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Kellogg 1 yr VS UCLA 2 yr 22 Jan 2017, 20:59
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Quite torn between the two schools right now and would appreciate some advice on whether UCLA 2 year MBA or Kellogg 1 year MBA will be better for me if I want a career in strategy consulting after graduating as a career switcher. Previous experience in finance only.

I know that Kellogg will open more doors in consulting through its name but the 1 year program would lose out on the internship opportunity. Without prior consulting experience, would it be difficult to land a solid job after graduating? Or would it be better to go UCLA and secure a consulting internship to bridge into a job after?

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Kellogg 1 yr VS UCLA 2 yr 23 Jan 2017, 15:05
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Thanks for the votes, just wondering if the reason is because kellogg is just much stronger that even without internship or previous consulting experience, I will have a better shot at consulting than ucla? Also would it be different if I want to move to LA after graduating?
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Kellogg 1 yr VS UCLA 2 yr 23 Jan 2017, 15:25
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It is really tough call

Usually the 1 year program is not ideal for career switcher. But in same time UCLA is not power feeder for consulting. it sends only around 18%. Their top consulting employers are Deloitte and 2nd tier. If you have preference to stay there. Although I like Kellogg, I advise you to accept for internship purpose only to help in your transition. You will need to work hard though. Contacting students in both schools will add value for you decision.

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Kellogg 1 yr VS UCLA 2 yr 23 Jan 2017, 18:09
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Thanks for the response dude, I kind of figured there are risk both paths. Kellogg being the lack of previous exp and no internship vs ucla being not guaranteed a consulting internship anyways although I get 2 shots at it.

So kind of like 2x to bat with a weaker bat vs 1x chance with a homerun one...

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Kellogg 1 yr VS UCLA 2 yr 23 Jan 2017, 22:33
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Hi Buddy,
I too had applied to these programs in R2 hence I'm speaking from my perception and knowledge of these two programs. (I live outside US).
I would advice UCLA for the simple reason that its a 2 years program and you'll get much more opportunity to understand the consulting industry in general and prepare yourself through clubs/internships. Kellogg 1Y happens really fast. Some folks advised me to start networking and preparing for recruitment even before you're on campus. Moreover, the difference in rankings/brand between UCLA and Kellogg is not THAT substantial. UCLA is a strong brand and a gr8 program...

Let us know what you finally decide :lol:


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Quite torn between the two schools right now and would appreciate some advice on whether UCLA 2 year MBA or Kellogg 1 year MBA will be better for me if I want a career in strategy consulting after graduating as a career switcher. Previous experience in finance only.

I know that Kellogg will open more doors in consulting through its name but the 1 year program would lose out on the internship opportunity. Without prior consulting experience, would it be difficult to land a solid job after graduating? Or would it be better to go UCLA and secure a consulting internship to bridge into a job after?

Thanks everyone!
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