Last visit was: 22 Apr 2026, 19:05 It is currently 22 Apr 2026, 19:05
Home
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
Back to Forum
Create Topic
Add a Tag

Which school should I attend?

You may select 1 option
View results
avatar
businessguy
avatar
Joined: 08 Dec 2013
Last visit: 30 Jun 2014
Posts: 6
Posts: 6
Kudos: 0
Johnson v Tepper v McCombs 16 Dec 2013, 22:09
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I'm in a dilemma as I've been admitted to all three schools and I am trying to decide which would be better for finance or consulting. I'm most interested in career prospects (internships and jobs) after each program and I am location agnostic. Where would you go and why? Also, is any brand stronger than the others on a national level?

Many thanks!
User avatar
thisisatestonlyatest
User avatar
Joined: 11 Sep 2013
Last visit: 06 Jan 2022
Posts: 142
Own Kudos:
88
Given Kudos: 169
Concentration: Finance, Sustainability
Schools: Owen '16 (M) Kenan-Flagler '16 (A) Duke '16 (A) Tepper '16 (A$) Johnson '16 (A) Sloan '16 (D) Yale '16 (WD)
GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42
WE:Analyst (Commercial Banking)
Schools: Owen '16 (M) Kenan-Flagler '16 (A) Duke '16 (A) Tepper '16 (A$) Johnson '16 (A) Sloan '16 (D) Yale '16 (WD)
GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42
Posts: 142
Kudos: 88
Johnson v Tepper v McCombs 17 Dec 2013, 12:12
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I have a large scholarship offer from Tepper and don't know yet on Johnson. So I am basically in the same dilemma. From what I have heard it would go Johnson> Tepper > McCombs for finance and overall placement. Unless you want to get into oil and gas the McCombs prob wins. I wish Cornell would send out schoalrship at the same time as Decisions.
avatar
businessguy
avatar
Joined: 08 Dec 2013
Last visit: 30 Jun 2014
Posts: 6
Posts: 6
Kudos: 0
Johnson v Tepper v McCombs 18 Dec 2013, 22:43
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Based on starting salaries/bonuses it appears Tepper/Johnson are very comparable so I am wondering why Johnson gets the higher ranking?
User avatar
bb
User avatar
Founder
Joined: 04 Dec 2002
Last visit: 22 Apr 2026
Posts: 43,153
Own Kudos:
83,706
Given Kudos: 24,673
Location: United States
GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42
GPA: 3
Products:
GMAT Club Tests Forum Quiz
Expert
Expert reply
GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42
Posts: 43,153
Kudos: 83,706
Johnson v Tepper v McCombs 18 Dec 2013, 22:56
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I agree with the judgement - Cornell is Ivy League and I would say would count higher in my mind, though ranking-wise, very close to McCombs (16 vs. 17) though in terms of starting salary and employment data that US News has, they are identical.

I would visit at least these 2 schools and get a vibe at the admitted students weekend (or even come earlier and spend a day or two in Austin and Ithaca area). There is a LOT of difference between the 2 and even though you may not care now, the lifestyle and options available to you in Austin (technology, culture, and heat center of Texas) vs. Ithaca will be different.

I voted for McCombs 8-)
avatar
businessguy
avatar
Joined: 08 Dec 2013
Last visit: 30 Jun 2014
Posts: 6
Posts: 6
Kudos: 0
Johnson v Tepper v McCombs 20 Dec 2013, 21:27
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
bb
I agree with the judgement - Cornell is Ivy League and I would say would count higher in my mind, though ranking-wise, very close to McCombs (16 vs. 17) though in terms of starting salary and employment data that US News has, they are identical.

I would visit at least these 2 schools and get a vibe at the admitted students weekend (or even come earlier and spend a day or two in Austin and Ithaca area). There is a LOT of difference between the 2 and even though you may not care now, the lifestyle and options available to you in Austin (technology, culture, and heat center of Texas) vs. Ithaca will be different.

I voted for McCombs 8-)
Show more

Thanks for the feedback bb! Do you have any thoughts on Tepper v. Johnson? I'm torn because I already did my undergrad at Cornell and I am wondering if having a second alumni network would help?