Hi All, I am having a really hard time deciding, and was hoping to get some outside input. I live and work in San Diego, and got accepted to both the UCLA FEMBA program and the HAAS EWMBA program. I love both schools, and am having a hard time picking one. UCLA is obviously the much closer and easier commute from SD, and would make life much easier and would allow for more opportunities to spend time with classmates face to face. However, I have interest in working the SF area after my MBA, and HAAS seems to open more doors in the bay area. I will be commuting either way, any perspective from anyone out there on whats the better program given the option?

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Thanks everyone for your thought I think I will be going with HAAS. I am interested in management consulting, and as both schools are great, I think there is stronger recruitment at HAAS. Also, I think where you build a network is key. As I live in southern Californi now, I prefer to have a long term network in SF vs LA, and the commute of flying up north is only marginally longer than driving to la from SD.

As I think I may be missing out on the short term convinience and support network of local SD commuters to Anderson, I think HAAS would provide a longer term value in both reputation and alumni network.

It was a tough decision, and I am still partially unsure and nervous. Hope I'm making a good decision.

Good luck. How much time were you given to accept your HAAS admission? What other documents do you have to submit (deposit, additional material etc)?

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