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blackdancer
Joined: 22 Sep 2014
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Location: China
Schools: Darden '17 (S) Haas '17 (S) Sloan '17 (S) Stanford '17 (S) Tuck '17 (S) Johnson (Cornell) (A)
GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42
Schools: Darden '17 (S) Haas '17 (S) Sloan '17 (S) Stanford '17 (S) Tuck '17 (S) Johnson (Cornell) (A)
GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V42
Posts: 15
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12 Mar 2015, 21:44
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I got admitted to Cornell Tech and was lucky enough to be given a scholarship. I'm pretty old (36 yr) and thought this 1 year program was a perfect fit for me and decided to go for it.
Then I got interview from Haas, and although I haven't got the admission, I have the strong feeling I can get it but to my knowledge, Haas' scholarship needs to be applied separately so you won't know whether you'll get it at the time you are admitted. I know it's too early to debate now but since I don't have too much time left for Cornell enrollment (starts in May and I need to apply Visa since I'm an international student), I think I should ask for suggestion earlier.
My basic info is I've got PhD in EE, 9 yrs WE, in tech (research) and education tech (PM). My post-MBA goal is PM in high-tech, preferably in US. I lean towards Haas since it's higher in ranking and well known for high-tech focus, so I guess it's easier for me to find a job as an international candidate. But my wife prefers Cornell simply because the cost is smaller and it saves me 1 year of time - given that I'm pretty old already. But my concern is with 1 year program in NYC, I may not be able to find enough opportunities in high-tech, especially in CA.
Which one is a better choice?
Then I got interview from Haas, and although I haven't got the admission, I have the strong feeling I can get it but to my knowledge, Haas' scholarship needs to be applied separately so you won't know whether you'll get it at the time you are admitted. I know it's too early to debate now but since I don't have too much time left for Cornell enrollment (starts in May and I need to apply Visa since I'm an international student), I think I should ask for suggestion earlier.
My basic info is I've got PhD in EE, 9 yrs WE, in tech (research) and education tech (PM). My post-MBA goal is PM in high-tech, preferably in US. I lean towards Haas since it's higher in ranking and well known for high-tech focus, so I guess it's easier for me to find a job as an international candidate. But my wife prefers Cornell simply because the cost is smaller and it saves me 1 year of time - given that I'm pretty old already. But my concern is with 1 year program in NYC, I may not be able to find enough opportunities in high-tech, especially in CA.
Which one is a better choice?
13 Mar 2015, 06:35
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Congrats on getting accepted to Cornell Tech!
While it is a bit early, I think you're right in trying to get a handle on this now vs. waiting for the last minute. At this point, I think the main factor in your decision is whether you have a preference in getting a PM job on the west or east coast. If you are only looking at PM roles in CA, then Haas should get preference. However, if you're open to joining the burgeoning tech sector in NYC, then Cornell Tech could be a great choice.
Here are some quick pros/ cons:
Haas:
+ Established name
+ Larger alumni network
+ Geographical proximity to SV
- 2 year program
- Unclear financial aid
Cornell Tech
+ Support from large tech companies
+ Important for Cornell & NYC, so there'd likely be much assistance in job search
+ 1 year program
+ Known financial assistance
- Burgeoning alumni base (potentially more involved?)
- NY Tech scene is growing, but not nearly as large as SV
Ideally, it'd be great to speak with students from each school to get a better, more in-depth perspective on culture, courses, and job assistance. If you don't have any Haas/ Cornell Tech students in your network, try signing up at heyivy [dot] com. We provide virtual coffee chats between prospectives and current MBA students at top schools. You can get $5 off with code GMATCLUB
While it is a bit early, I think you're right in trying to get a handle on this now vs. waiting for the last minute. At this point, I think the main factor in your decision is whether you have a preference in getting a PM job on the west or east coast. If you are only looking at PM roles in CA, then Haas should get preference. However, if you're open to joining the burgeoning tech sector in NYC, then Cornell Tech could be a great choice.
Here are some quick pros/ cons:
Haas:
+ Established name
+ Larger alumni network
+ Geographical proximity to SV
- 2 year program
- Unclear financial aid
Cornell Tech
+ Support from large tech companies
+ Important for Cornell & NYC, so there'd likely be much assistance in job search
+ 1 year program
+ Known financial assistance
- Burgeoning alumni base (potentially more involved?)
- NY Tech scene is growing, but not nearly as large as SV
Ideally, it'd be great to speak with students from each school to get a better, more in-depth perspective on culture, courses, and job assistance. If you don't have any Haas/ Cornell Tech students in your network, try signing up at heyivy [dot] com. We provide virtual coffee chats between prospectives and current MBA students at top schools. You can get $5 off with code GMATCLUB
14 Mar 2015, 17:48
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blackdancer
I think you should be better off with Haas. Proximity to Silicon Valley is a priceless asset.
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