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mosat
Joined: 03 Jan 2017
Last visit: 15 Nov 2021
Posts: 28
Given Kudos: 10
Location: Japan
Concentration: Healthcare, International Business
Schools: HBS '20 (D) Wharton '20 (D) Kellogg '20 (A) Stanford '20 (D) Haas '20 (M) Ross '20 (A$) Olin '20 (A$) CBS '20 (D)
GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V41
GPA: 3.2
WE:Pharmaceuticals (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)
Schools: HBS '20 (D) Wharton '20 (D) Kellogg '20 (A) Stanford '20 (D) Haas '20 (M) Ross '20 (A$) Olin '20 (A$) CBS '20 (D)
GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V41
Posts: 28
16 Jan 2018, 21:50
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Hi,
I’ve got admitted to Northwestern Kellogg, UC Berkeley-Haas (MBA/MPH), Michigan-Ross, and WashU-Olin. I narrowed down my choices to Kellogg and Haas, but I am still on the fence and cannot decide where to go.
I am from Japan and now working for a pharmaceutical firm in the development department. So far my post-MBA goal is to go back to healthcare, but I might rather want to focus on the digital health field and work. It might be working in a venture company, VC for digital health, or even a tech company. I still think pharma or medical device industries are also OK. I hope to work in the US or a European country.
I’ll move to the US with my wife and 2 children.
Kellogg didn’t grant me a scholarship, and I’m waiting for the scholarship decision of Haas. Michigan granted me a half-tuition scholarship.
Here are the pro/cons I think:
Kellogg (+)
1) Brand, higher ranking in MBA
2) Larger class, larger alumni network (also in Japan)
3) Evanston seems safer than Berkeley. Balanced family town.
Kellogg (-)
1) Weather: seems chilly in the winter
2) Only 2 years: might be short for my children to get exposure to a different language
Berkeley (+)
1) Dual degree: satisfies my intellectual curiosity and would be a safety net for my future career
2) Longer period: MBA/MPH program requires 2.5 years, which is longer and better for my children’s education
3) Better opportunities for digital health
4) Better weather: My wife seems to prefer Cal
5) Small class: stronger bond
Berkeley (-)
1) Small alumni network
2) Lower MBA ranking
3) Higher living costs
Do you have any comments or advice for me?
Of course, comments on Michigan are also welcome.
Thank you,
I’ve got admitted to Northwestern Kellogg, UC Berkeley-Haas (MBA/MPH), Michigan-Ross, and WashU-Olin. I narrowed down my choices to Kellogg and Haas, but I am still on the fence and cannot decide where to go.
I am from Japan and now working for a pharmaceutical firm in the development department. So far my post-MBA goal is to go back to healthcare, but I might rather want to focus on the digital health field and work. It might be working in a venture company, VC for digital health, or even a tech company. I still think pharma or medical device industries are also OK. I hope to work in the US or a European country.
I’ll move to the US with my wife and 2 children.
Kellogg didn’t grant me a scholarship, and I’m waiting for the scholarship decision of Haas. Michigan granted me a half-tuition scholarship.
Here are the pro/cons I think:
Kellogg (+)
1) Brand, higher ranking in MBA
2) Larger class, larger alumni network (also in Japan)
3) Evanston seems safer than Berkeley. Balanced family town.
Kellogg (-)
1) Weather: seems chilly in the winter
2) Only 2 years: might be short for my children to get exposure to a different language
Berkeley (+)
1) Dual degree: satisfies my intellectual curiosity and would be a safety net for my future career
2) Longer period: MBA/MPH program requires 2.5 years, which is longer and better for my children’s education
3) Better opportunities for digital health
4) Better weather: My wife seems to prefer Cal
5) Small class: stronger bond
Berkeley (-)
1) Small alumni network
2) Lower MBA ranking
3) Higher living costs
Do you have any comments or advice for me?
Of course, comments on Michigan are also welcome.
Thank you,
indecisive
Joined: 22 Dec 2017
Last visit: 01 May 2018
Posts: 8
Schools: Anderson '20 (M$) Johnson '20 (A$)
GMAT 1: 750 Q47 V47
17 Jan 2018, 12:32
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Happy wife, happy life
Literally every perception in your post is spot on, not sure that anyone else is going to have much to add.
Literally every perception in your post is spot on, not sure that anyone else is going to have much to add.
17 Jan 2018, 14:37
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Congratulations mosat! Great job securing those great admits!
I think there is a bit to say about future employers - where would they be located? I just don't know enough but if there is a large concentration of your target companies in Chicago, that makes sense to go Kellogg rather than move in a few years. Would make sense to somewhat settle down and build your presence in the US. In terms of rankings and reputation, West Coast schools have a harder time placing people outside of CA due to nobody wanting to move and also since there is a bit of a stigma/reputation challenge when it relates to west coast (east coasters thing they are too relaxed and lack discipline).... possibly true
Kids and family are a big part of the decision. You should not let them make it but include your wife (she can speak on behalf of kids) and if she has a very strong opinion, you may just go along with it. We are somewhat guessing how your life will go and what will happen and that's really a best guess at this point.
- It is interesting perspective about the program length - most would prefer the shorter version since they could start working sooner and recoup some of the income.
- Moving from Japan, you will likely find Berkeley and Chicago to have more space and certain things be slightly cheaper.
- Living in Berkeley, you will definitely need a car, while in Chicago you can probably get away without one, though depends on where you live.
- Berkeley is probably more Asian friendly than Evanston or even Chicago but I don't know Evanston/Chicago besides 5 trips/visits that were fairly cursory. However, for sure Bay Area is heavily represented with the Asian population so it is easy to find an Asian market, restaurants, preschools, etc.
Congratulations on your admits! Hope Haas comes through with some Aid!
I think there is a bit to say about future employers - where would they be located? I just don't know enough but if there is a large concentration of your target companies in Chicago, that makes sense to go Kellogg rather than move in a few years. Would make sense to somewhat settle down and build your presence in the US. In terms of rankings and reputation, West Coast schools have a harder time placing people outside of CA due to nobody wanting to move and also since there is a bit of a stigma/reputation challenge when it relates to west coast (east coasters thing they are too relaxed and lack discipline).... possibly true
Kids and family are a big part of the decision. You should not let them make it but include your wife (she can speak on behalf of kids) and if she has a very strong opinion, you may just go along with it. We are somewhat guessing how your life will go and what will happen and that's really a best guess at this point.
- It is interesting perspective about the program length - most would prefer the shorter version since they could start working sooner and recoup some of the income.
- Moving from Japan, you will likely find Berkeley and Chicago to have more space and certain things be slightly cheaper.
- Living in Berkeley, you will definitely need a car, while in Chicago you can probably get away without one, though depends on where you live.
- Berkeley is probably more Asian friendly than Evanston or even Chicago but I don't know Evanston/Chicago besides 5 trips/visits that were fairly cursory. However, for sure Bay Area is heavily represented with the Asian population so it is easy to find an Asian market, restaurants, preschools, etc.
Congratulations on your admits! Hope Haas comes through with some Aid!
