gatechbells wrote:
Hi All,
I was so lucky to be accepted into two great MBA programs, Haas and Tuck. However, deciding between the two of them is proving to be quite difficult, so I'm looking to leverage the wisdom of the crowd. A little about me:
I grew up in the Bay Area and my family is out there, but I loved Hanover too
Undergrad at a top technical institution in the Southeast (engineering degree)
Four years of experience in manufacturing/ operations at a major energy and chemicals company in Texas
MBA Goals: Learn business fundamentals, build strong network, develop global business acumen
Post-MBA Career: Private Equity (if possible since I have no IB experience) with Consulting as a close runner-up
Post-MBA Location: Long-term strong preference for Bay Area, but open to short-term (1-2 years) elsewhere
Thank you all for your time and help. Happy Holidays!
Hey gatechbells!
Tuck has a big network in the Northeast, but smaller in the West Coast.
It is hardly possible to break into PE without prior investment management/banking experience.
Tuck is a great school if you want to enter general management or consulting.
Technology and investment banking areas are possible, but harder to get into.
If you have any questions about Tuck just let me know.
Congratulations with great results!