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21 Mar 2013, 01:57
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So, by way of background, I am looking to make a switch from consulting (niche management area) into Brand Management - either at a CPG or Food and Beverage company. Ideally, I will stay on the East Coast or in the Midwest - so this doesn't play a huge role. I will be moving with a significant other who would ideally like to be in a big city. Fortunately, I have had some great luck and am facing a severe first world problem. While I am 90% there with my decision (which I can share later), I would like to hear what others think...
The options are as follows:
Goizueta - Full ride plus a significant stipend/additional recognition and network.
Pros: Have family in Atlanta, strong ties through the school/fellowship to some great companies (Coke, Delta, etc.), school is on the upswing, great student/teacher ratio, really liked the other students when I visisted
Cons: small program may limit options/class offerings, possible regional implications (e.g., what happens if I want to move to Chicago)
UNC - Full ride plus a significant stipend/additional recognition and network.
Pros: Chapel Hill is a great town, national reach and strong reputation, strong marketing program, bigger program (although still small) with perhaps a much larger network
Cons: Went to undergrad at UNC, less options for the significant other in a small college town, no companies located right there
Duke - similar to UNC here as far as pros and cons go, obviously a bit stronger of a reputation and name recognition.
Other things still in play - Cornell (invited to interview), Kellogg (should hear later today)
Booth (I passed on interview)
Obviously money is a big issue here, would love to hear what others think...
The options are as follows:
Goizueta - Full ride plus a significant stipend/additional recognition and network.
Pros: Have family in Atlanta, strong ties through the school/fellowship to some great companies (Coke, Delta, etc.), school is on the upswing, great student/teacher ratio, really liked the other students when I visisted
Cons: small program may limit options/class offerings, possible regional implications (e.g., what happens if I want to move to Chicago)
UNC - Full ride plus a significant stipend/additional recognition and network.
Pros: Chapel Hill is a great town, national reach and strong reputation, strong marketing program, bigger program (although still small) with perhaps a much larger network
Cons: Went to undergrad at UNC, less options for the significant other in a small college town, no companies located right there
Duke - similar to UNC here as far as pros and cons go, obviously a bit stronger of a reputation and name recognition.
Other things still in play - Cornell (invited to interview), Kellogg (should hear later today)
Booth (I passed on interview)
Obviously money is a big issue here, would love to hear what others think...
21 Mar 2013, 04:27
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Well, there won't really be anything for your +1 to do in Ithaca, so maybe Cornell isn't an attractive option. Kellogg obviously looks like the best of both worlds: proximity to Chicago and the recognized leader in marketing.
Of the 3 you listed, I would see if Duke can up their offer using two full rides as leverage. The gap between Duke and Emory/UNC is significant, and in my limited research, Duke places well along the east coast, whereas the other two are primarily southeast. Yes Emory puts you near Atlanta companies, but I'm pretty sure they like Duke MBAs too. I understand that money is a factor, but just make sure you do some research to ensure you're not trading career opportunities for scholarship money.
Of the 3 you listed, I would see if Duke can up their offer using two full rides as leverage. The gap between Duke and Emory/UNC is significant, and in my limited research, Duke places well along the east coast, whereas the other two are primarily southeast. Yes Emory puts you near Atlanta companies, but I'm pretty sure they like Duke MBAs too. I understand that money is a factor, but just make sure you do some research to ensure you're not trading career opportunities for scholarship money.
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I think an admit from Fuqua is just too good to pass up. Goizueta would be my second choice because of the CPG presence in Atlanta but the national reach at Fuqua is far better than at Goizueta. (even if you just think about sheer size)
