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Trying to decide between the below options. Very torn and have to decide this weekend. I’m looking to get into either consulting or product marketing (still feeling it out). Any insight is appreciated!!
1) IU Kelley (full scholarship)
2) ND Mendoza (full scholarship)
3) Michigan Ross weekend MBA (no scholarship)
4) wait a year, try for higher GMAT, apply to higher ranked schools (UT, Duke, Darden, maybe Kellogg). I went into this sort of blind and don’t think I applied to the right programs.
I want to make the best decision for career trajectory. Not sure how to weigh rankings, alumni bases, “name brands”, down sides of weekend program, etc.
Thanks!
Posted from my mobile devicePosted from my mobile devicePosted from my mobile deviceHey Buddy,
Here's my two cents on the topic ..(thanks
stonecold for bringing this to my notice)
Kelley - IU is a great program and highly reputed / recognized for Marketing...Business Marketing Academy at Kelley is something that can really make a huge difference to your aspiration in BMA. Additionally, the huge Alumni base (in excess of 45K) with a lot of folks in Marketing roles at some of the fortune 500 firms across the globe makes Kelley even more special. Besides, from a personal experience, I can say the alums are really responsive and supportive (even if u are just admitted and haven't yet enrolled or matriculated).
Another point which I feel tilted my decision towards kelley is the people in upcoming batch (2020). I have been part of 2-3 school's
whatsapp and facebook groups, but no other group is as active and happening as Kelley's and that to me indicates what my life is going to be in next two years. The company matters to me !!!
So, I would definitely recommend Kelley.
Now, I am not sure I should say this but the second part of point (4) in your original post is a dangerous thing. Let say if u just join a school (ND or Kelley or other) and then for the next two year you keep thinking that you could have applied and gone to another school, you would be wasting a lot of energy / time physically being at a place where your head is not there !!!
I feel you should first clear your head about this situation and then take a decision about Kelley / ND / Ross (PT) !!!
Hope that helps!!