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sanathadiga
Joined: 15 Jan 2014
Last visit: 22 Jul 2019
Posts: 60
Given Kudos: 31
Location: India
Schools: Foster '21 (I) Krannert '21 (A) Smeal'21 (A$)
GMAT 1: 680 Q48 V35
GPA: 3.79
13 Mar 2019, 02:35
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Hi,
So I have been admitted to the following -
1) Krannert ( some scholarship) - I am not going to pursue this.
2) Smeal - Full ride + fellowship + healthcare
3)McGill - close to 30% scholarship ( haven't negotiated)
4) Queen's ( One year program) - 20% scholarship ( haven't negotiated)
Waiting for results :
Foster - Don't have high hopes on scholarship for my GMAT score.
Wisconsin ( STEM Approved) - Applied in R3, but I hope they offer me a good deal.
Now about my profile and Post MBA goals:
I have around 8 years experience in tech in various roles as engineer/product manager/ customer escalation lead. I also have experience in co-founding couol of start ups in travel space. I want to continue in Tech and assume Product Manager/program Manager kind of roles. Back up maybe Tech consulting / strategic consulting
Now the Pros
Mcgill- Top university in Canada, well recognized globally, decent scholarship compare to Canadian standards( Max they give is 50%), the living cost will be less in Montreal, diverse class, immigration-friendly
Queens - well recognized in Canada( oldest program), one year program so the opportunity cost will be beneficial, near to Toronto, good placements record, immigration-friendly
Smeal- $$$
BEST ROI possibly? I might finish my MBA with just 15-20k investment thanks to the generous offer, known for its Supply Chain branch( so tech companies do visit the school, but will it be beneficial for me? I guess no), less cost of living compared to other big towns, Near to my Sisters place ( I get to spend time with my niece/ nephew )
Foster - Probably the best fit school for me when it comes to my post-MBA goals, all top tech companies have their headquarters Seattle, 100% internship and probably a sure shot job after MBA, well recognized globally, almost top 20 US school and top 45 in the world, pleasant weather
Wisconsin- 3 years OPT visa!!!, the program ( OTM specialization) tailor-made for my post-MBA goals, cost of living is decent, good no. of companies visit campus for recruiting, very focused small class, probably will get a decent internship/job
CONS:
Mcgill - spend close to 70k CAD on tuition + 30-40k CAD on living for 2 years., Quebec jobs mostly need French, Candian employers ask for Canadian experience and there will be a little struggle, need to travel to Toronto a lot to build the networking( so time + cost) , WEATHER !
Queens - Spend close to 75k CAD on tuition + 40k CAD in living for 1 year, No internship and hence no Canadian experience, school Known for consulting, WEATHER! ( probably less harsh than Toronto)
Smeal - spend around 15-20k USD overall for the living and other expenses, less networking opportunities, not many companies come to campus to hire under marketing stream, 1 year OPT Visa
Foster - close to 140k USD on tuition and living for 2 years as Seattle is expensive as damn! and 1 year OPT Visa ( that's the only disadvantage I can think of)
Wisconsin - around 120K in fees + living ( probably i will get some scholarship +/ GA ) , less networking opportunities @ Wisconsin. CLosest tech hub is Chicago ( but hey can I compete with Chicago schools?), less starting salary may be? ( if I do end up getting a job), the school took a hit recently due to the proposal of closing down the program( but hey they have a new dean and program is strong)
So this is my analysis so far. Can some add their thoughts/experience and help me choose the right school for me. I don't have any financial support from anyone and I have some dependants as well, no collateral properties to secure low-interest loans. Might have to choose Prodigy or similar avenues to finance my MBA. Worst case I take out big loans and then I don't get my H1 within a year, I need to return to my home country and return the $ loans in rupees( Fear with Foster). Similarly choosing Canadian schools, I might have to face some challenges finding a job but I believe eventually I will find something good. I might end up paying the loans for the next 3 years after my MBA.
Would really appreciate your views.
Thanks
So I have been admitted to the following -
1) Krannert ( some scholarship) - I am not going to pursue this.
2) Smeal - Full ride + fellowship + healthcare
3)McGill - close to 30% scholarship ( haven't negotiated)
4) Queen's ( One year program) - 20% scholarship ( haven't negotiated)
Waiting for results :
Foster - Don't have high hopes on scholarship for my GMAT score.
Wisconsin ( STEM Approved) - Applied in R3, but I hope they offer me a good deal.
Now about my profile and Post MBA goals:
I have around 8 years experience in tech in various roles as engineer/product manager/ customer escalation lead. I also have experience in co-founding couol of start ups in travel space. I want to continue in Tech and assume Product Manager/program Manager kind of roles. Back up maybe Tech consulting / strategic consulting
Now the Pros
Mcgill- Top university in Canada, well recognized globally, decent scholarship compare to Canadian standards( Max they give is 50%), the living cost will be less in Montreal, diverse class, immigration-friendly
Queens - well recognized in Canada( oldest program), one year program so the opportunity cost will be beneficial, near to Toronto, good placements record, immigration-friendly
Smeal- $$$
BEST ROI possibly? I might finish my MBA with just 15-20k investment thanks to the generous offer, known for its Supply Chain branch( so tech companies do visit the school, but will it be beneficial for me? I guess no), less cost of living compared to other big towns, Near to my Sisters place ( I get to spend time with my niece/ nephew )Foster - Probably the best fit school for me when it comes to my post-MBA goals, all top tech companies have their headquarters Seattle, 100% internship and probably a sure shot job after MBA, well recognized globally, almost top 20 US school and top 45 in the world, pleasant weather
Wisconsin- 3 years OPT visa!!!, the program ( OTM specialization) tailor-made for my post-MBA goals, cost of living is decent, good no. of companies visit campus for recruiting, very focused small class, probably will get a decent internship/job
CONS:
Mcgill - spend close to 70k CAD on tuition + 30-40k CAD on living for 2 years., Quebec jobs mostly need French, Candian employers ask for Canadian experience and there will be a little struggle, need to travel to Toronto a lot to build the networking( so time + cost) , WEATHER !
Queens - Spend close to 75k CAD on tuition + 40k CAD in living for 1 year, No internship and hence no Canadian experience, school Known for consulting, WEATHER! ( probably less harsh than Toronto)
Smeal - spend around 15-20k USD overall for the living and other expenses, less networking opportunities, not many companies come to campus to hire under marketing stream, 1 year OPT Visa
Foster - close to 140k USD on tuition and living for 2 years as Seattle is expensive as damn! and 1 year OPT Visa ( that's the only disadvantage I can think of)
Wisconsin - around 120K in fees + living ( probably i will get some scholarship +/ GA ) , less networking opportunities @ Wisconsin. CLosest tech hub is Chicago ( but hey can I compete with Chicago schools?), less starting salary may be? ( if I do end up getting a job), the school took a hit recently due to the proposal of closing down the program( but hey they have a new dean and program is strong)
So this is my analysis so far. Can some add their thoughts/experience and help me choose the right school for me. I don't have any financial support from anyone and I have some dependants as well, no collateral properties to secure low-interest loans. Might have to choose Prodigy or similar avenues to finance my MBA. Worst case I take out big loans and then I don't get my H1 within a year, I need to return to my home country and return the $ loans in rupees( Fear with Foster). Similarly choosing Canadian schools, I might have to face some challenges finding a job but I believe eventually I will find something good. I might end up paying the loans for the next 3 years after my MBA.
Would really appreciate your views.
Thanks
sanathadiga
Joined: 15 Jan 2014
Last visit: 22 Jul 2019
Posts: 60
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 31
Location: India
Schools: Foster '21 (I) Krannert '21 (A) Smeal'21 (A$)
GMAT 1: 680 Q48 V35
GPA: 3.79
14 Mar 2019, 01:59
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Can someone please comment on this, please? It will be of great help.
McGill and Queen's both are nice and immigration friendly, and you can convert your student permit to work permit in Canada so you have sufficient time to find jobs. Weather is harsh, but I cannot think of any other drawback there.
