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Hi all, new to the forum. As I am looking to apply to this fall, I have already decided on UCLA and Haas as two of the school I will applying to. My question is, how good is McCombs not only compared to these two schools but against all schools? I noticed that most top schools are either in the northeast or the west coast with nothing much in between (other than chicago). I would think there would be more top schools in Texas specifically seeing as how they have the most F500 companies and the second largest economy.
A little bit about myself, I currently work in the energy sector in Houston and I am looking to transition into an entirely different sector. Ideally I would like to do entrepreneurship, but I would also like other options as well. I only intend to apply to schools I could love being at (although Stanford is out of reach for me). I'm originally from the Bay Area, but I could probably work anywhere seeing as though I am in Houston now. Austin kind of has that Silcon Valley vibe which is something that I like, but do any of you think it can really compare over the long haul?
A little bit about myself, I currently work in the energy sector in Houston and I am looking to transition into an entirely different sector. Ideally I would like to do entrepreneurship, but I would also like other options as well. I only intend to apply to schools I could love being at (although Stanford is out of reach for me). I'm originally from the Bay Area, but I could probably work anywhere seeing as though I am in Houston now. Austin kind of has that Silcon Valley vibe which is something that I like, but do any of you think it can really compare over the long haul?
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UT is very comparable to UCLA. Both very strong brands and networks in their areas, and not nearly as strong outside of it. I guess it will depend on LA vs Austin (or pretty much all of Texas and surrounding states). If you are unsure about where you'd like to end up afterwards, I'd apply to both and decide when you are forced to.
You said it in your post though, almost all of the top schools are on the coasts.... in Cal - LA you have UCLA and USC, in the bay area you have Stanford and Berkeley. In Texas and surrounding states, you have UT distantly followed by Rice and A&M.
I can't speak much on either schools program or focus on Entrepreneurship since I'm looking mostly in the east, but if it comes down to those 2 schools, just know you'll likely be building a career in either LA or Texas, where would you rather be?
Haas consistently ranks above both schools, especially if you're looking for high tech Entrepreneurship. If you plan to build your company around your energy background, and what to stay in the south, UT should be your focus.
You said it in your post though, almost all of the top schools are on the coasts.... in Cal - LA you have UCLA and USC, in the bay area you have Stanford and Berkeley. In Texas and surrounding states, you have UT distantly followed by Rice and A&M.
I can't speak much on either schools program or focus on Entrepreneurship since I'm looking mostly in the east, but if it comes down to those 2 schools, just know you'll likely be building a career in either LA or Texas, where would you rather be?
Haas consistently ranks above both schools, especially if you're looking for high tech Entrepreneurship. If you plan to build your company around your energy background, and what to stay in the south, UT should be your focus.
