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Jones$ vs McCombs vs JHU (full ride) 16 Jan 2023, 08:19
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Hi everyone,

I am an international student, and I got offers from Rice Jones$, McCombs without any scholarship, JHU full ride, and Waitlist from Cornell and Ross.
I finished my bachelor's degree and master's degree in NOLA and Texas, so I believe my academic background and networks would be helpful in hunting jobs in the South, especially Texas, where I do enjoy studying, working, and living. My issue is my OPT has been used, and I'm in the queue for EB-5 (immigration process). If everything goes in the right direction, the work authorization is not a problem. Otherwise, I have to go back to my home country for further career development. Therefore, based on my case, the global reputation of the university might be a factor to consider as well.

My career goal is unclear. It might change based on the school I go to. My main background is AM, CFA, and CPA holder. If I go to Rice, I believe energy is also good to explore. If I go to Cornell, RE or IB is a great choice. If I go to JHU, tuition-free is attractive.

Therefore, I wonder which one is the best option for me. Personally, I would like to choose Cornell based on its great reputation in US and globally. But I'm on WL. Thank you so much for your read and advice on the offers I got, and I indeed appreciate it.

Happy New Year and GL, everyone. :cool:
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Accept McCombs and wait out Cornell.
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Jones$ vs McCombs vs JHU (full ride) 16 Jan 2023, 09:34
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Thank you so much, Pyjama. Regarding to IB or Energy job market in Houston and Dallas, McCombs or Jones?

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Thank you so much, Pyjama. Regarding to IB or Energy job market in Houston and Dallas, McCombs or Jones?

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McCombs and Rice both recruit heavily into the Energy sector. So you can't go wrong with either. If I were in your shoes and only getting into my Energy was my goal, then I'd have gone with the school that gave me better $$$.
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roukuai:

Generally speaking, people tend to prioritize Cornell/Ross > McCombs > Jones > JHU, independent of the money.

I think you need to consider your priorities. Is it financial? Is it recruiting in a particular sector (energy vs. RE) or geography? It sounds like you have some strong thoughts but are also flexible. That's ideal.

Our suggestion would be go with McCombs. Perhaps you can speak to the admissions office there and see if they would match the money you received from Jones? That might help close the gap.

If Ross or Johnson come through, then you can of course switch your matriculation plans. Depending on the timing, you might lose some money (certainly you will lose your deposit) but hopefully the cost wouldn't be too exorbitant for the chance to go to your dream school.

You should also let Ross and Johnson know you have been accepted to McCombs. They just might view your candidacy differently and may want to win you over...

Congrats on all the good news and good luck,
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