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17 Dec 2016, 15:55
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I have a dillema.
I am happy to be admitted to Duke the Fuqua BS in R1.
I like everything in this school: its culture, spirit, location, people, rankings, and "gut feeling".
However, now I am considering whether I should try to apply to MIT Sloan in R2. I have enought time for this shot. But my GMAT is lower than average for MIT for 20-25 points (my is 690).
I like innovation fler of MIT. But the main reason is better ranking (#5 or around) and better recruiting chances. But I am not sure it is the best fit for me.
I am an international student, and I am going to recruit to consulting.
There are so many different opinions about the value of rankings. Someone says Duke is an elite school with a good brand (especially for consulting), someone says it is not ambitious enought.
But will a brand give me additional points? Or may be, will a low brand hurt?
I know that I am not admitted by MIT, and may be won't. However, to apply I should spend money and time. I am not sure I should do it.
My main concern - my school can hurt my chances to receive a job in consulting in USA. I am not familiar with US market, that is why my question may be stupid.
Can you advise me?
I am happy to be admitted to Duke the Fuqua BS in R1.
I like everything in this school: its culture, spirit, location, people, rankings, and "gut feeling".
However, now I am considering whether I should try to apply to MIT Sloan in R2. I have enought time for this shot. But my GMAT is lower than average for MIT for 20-25 points (my is 690).
I like innovation fler of MIT. But the main reason is better ranking (#5 or around) and better recruiting chances. But I am not sure it is the best fit for me.
I am an international student, and I am going to recruit to consulting.
There are so many different opinions about the value of rankings. Someone says Duke is an elite school with a good brand (especially for consulting), someone says it is not ambitious enought.
But will a brand give me additional points? Or may be, will a low brand hurt?
I know that I am not admitted by MIT, and may be won't. However, to apply I should spend money and time. I am not sure I should do it.
My main concern - my school can hurt my chances to receive a job in consulting in USA. I am not familiar with US market, that is why my question may be stupid.
Can you advise me?
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17 Dec 2016, 16:07
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I have a dillema.
I am happy to be admitted to Duke the Fuqua BS in R1.
I like everything in this school: its culture, spirit, location, people, rankings, and "gut feeling".
However, now I am considering whether I should try to apply to MIT Sloan in R2. I have enought time for this shot. But my GMAT is lower than average for MIT for 20-25 points (my is 690).
I like innovation fler of MIT. But the main reason is better ranking (#5 or around) and better recruiting chances. But I am not sure it is the best fit for me.
I am an international student, and I am going to recruit to consulting.
There are so many different opinions about the value of rankings. Someone says Duke is an elite school with a good brand (especially for consulting), someone says it is not ambitious enought.
But will a brand give me additional points? Or may be, will a low brand hurt?
I know that I am not admitted by MIT, and may be won't. However, to apply I should spend money and time. I am not sure I should do it.
My main concern - my school can hurt my chances to receive a job in consulting in USA. I am not familiar with US market, that is why my question may be stupid.
Can you advise me?
I am happy to be admitted to Duke the Fuqua BS in R1.
I like everything in this school: its culture, spirit, location, people, rankings, and "gut feeling".
However, now I am considering whether I should try to apply to MIT Sloan in R2. I have enought time for this shot. But my GMAT is lower than average for MIT for 20-25 points (my is 690).
I like innovation fler of MIT. But the main reason is better ranking (#5 or around) and better recruiting chances. But I am not sure it is the best fit for me.
I am an international student, and I am going to recruit to consulting.
There are so many different opinions about the value of rankings. Someone says Duke is an elite school with a good brand (especially for consulting), someone says it is not ambitious enought.
But will a brand give me additional points? Or may be, will a low brand hurt?
I know that I am not admitted by MIT, and may be won't. However, to apply I should spend money and time. I am not sure I should do it.
My main concern - my school can hurt my chances to receive a job in consulting in USA. I am not familiar with US market, that is why my question may be stupid.
Can you advise me?
Congrats on getting admitted to Fuqua! It is great to have that under your belt. While I don't have all of the information about your background, 690 is below the median so it would be challenging to get in based off that. I would want to see everything else that can outweigh the GMAT. Age, work experience, undergrad school, GPA, extra-curriculars etc. It is hard to judge just from what you submitted. Feel free to provide more info and I can weigh in.
Best,
Scott
17 Dec 2016, 16:30
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Hi there,
Congrats on your admission to Fuqua! What was your goal in R1? Where else did you apply and what was the outcome?
Despite not having all of your information, the fact is that you're a quality applicant and a solid candidate at top programs. Now, of course, it depends on the way we position you for your MIT application, but I believe that it's worth a shot especially if you weren't dinged at other top programs in R1. Is the cost really that high, relatively speaking? Application fee is nothing compared to your tuition costs. So, what we're really talking about is blood, sweat, and tears for a few weeks, unless there is another opportunity cost I'm not considering. In my opinion, the brand difference between Fuqua and Sloan is big. Stats show that your longterm the difference in your opportunities and compensation is meaningful. That said, why not go for it? What do you have to lose?
As far as US jobs, you'll definitely be able to target MBB and other top consulting firms at Fuqua. The question is, where do you see yourself after consulting? What are your long term goals, and does Sloan give you a leg up on your odds to achieve them? Let us know if you'd like to chat about how we can help. Best of luck!
Congrats on your admission to Fuqua! What was your goal in R1? Where else did you apply and what was the outcome?
Despite not having all of your information, the fact is that you're a quality applicant and a solid candidate at top programs. Now, of course, it depends on the way we position you for your MIT application, but I believe that it's worth a shot especially if you weren't dinged at other top programs in R1. Is the cost really that high, relatively speaking? Application fee is nothing compared to your tuition costs. So, what we're really talking about is blood, sweat, and tears for a few weeks, unless there is another opportunity cost I'm not considering. In my opinion, the brand difference between Fuqua and Sloan is big. Stats show that your longterm the difference in your opportunities and compensation is meaningful. That said, why not go for it? What do you have to lose?
As far as US jobs, you'll definitely be able to target MBB and other top consulting firms at Fuqua. The question is, where do you see yourself after consulting? What are your long term goals, and does Sloan give you a leg up on your odds to achieve them? Let us know if you'd like to chat about how we can help. Best of luck!
