Dealing with a Ding - Webinar Recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=echqdCOW7cM Dealing with a Ding.pdf USCMarshall,430055814720540672,600

I just got my binder today I'm in Seattle. USC was the only one that offered me a fellowship, which is going to make this a difficult choice since I like both schools. I'll probably be at A-Days at UCLA before I make my final decision. Maybe I'll see you there! Good luck to everyone!

Was very torn between Anderson and Marshall going in to application season but found Marshall to be a much better fit for me. I'd love to see the school return to being ranked where it belongs (seriously feel like this year was a fluke) and I think it's certainly possible. Fit is now the defining principle by which I'm making my decision and considering that, USC all the way. People had asked about my Anderson experience (and why it was so awful) and I was sure to spell it out fairly on that thread. Marshall on the other has been incredibly welcoming. I knew immediately during my class visit that the element of being collaborative and supportive of one another (something you'll always hear about EVERYWHERE) was a true reality here. The Trojan network is indeed real and I was happy to see it in action when applying. And to be totally honest - in terms of a long term investment, USC makes a lot of sense. It is far from complacent with it's rise over the past 2 decades and has its best years ahead of itself. This is a school that transformed itself with the leverage of dedicated alumni, huge donations, and a city that respects it. In regards to university wide progress - SC by far is one of the biggest success stories in recent time. I think its positioned itself well to continue climbing the ranks in every sense. This was also the ONLY program I found to actually care about being an integrated part of their community. There's no sense of ivory tower syndrome here and embracing actual community diversity was refreshing. Try and find a community that is happy to have a school located in it. Not too easy. My metrics for choosing a program have changed and I'll 99.9999% be matriculating at SC over a pair of top 10 school's and Anderson. This is based off of (in order for me) finding the best fit, good West Coast placement, a strong network, and finally rankings. For those making the LA decision, I hope you discover what matters most now that you have a great pair of options. It's tough being real with yourself and eliminating the elitism that is ingrained with the MBA process. When I was finally real with myself I found my answer.

Received my fellowship packet. Full tuition remission.

Congratulations. That's HUGE! Consortium or through the school ?

Through the school. I think they looked at my numbers and said he's probably going to a top 7 but maybe we can steal him with a full ride. Little did they realize how much of a ding being a white, male is to other top schools I'll hear from UCLA on the 2nd and then it will probably be USC all the way.

Well I really think my gender helped me in at Haas but my heart (and hate of debt) is pulling me towards Marshall. Looks like we'll be classmates in sunny LA. Fight on! and congrats on a debt free MBA and finding a school that clearly loves you!

Hearty congrats mate!! Great going!!

Got my binder today. A half tuition remission included. Makes me wonder of half and full tuition scholarships are the only options yet. Also, Marshall's IBEAR (1 year MBA) offered me a 65% tuition remission to join their program.