McCombs vs. Foster vs. Owen

Obviously, I am biased towards Owen in general. I will be attending in the fall. My opinion about Foster was due to your particular set of goals. Foster places 38% into marketing/brand mgmt roles and the jobs are largely on the west coast. That's twice as many as either Owen or Mccombs. However, I understand the scholarship money is a big consideration. You just have to realize that you're making a concession somewhere. It's either going to be with the debt or potential job/company/location post grad. The good thing about your scholarship offer from Owen is that the freedom from debt allows you more flexibility with what you do after graduation.

If you ultimately decide on Owen, I will see you there in the fall!

As a recent Owen grad, I'll provide just a bit of perspective. If scholarship were a push, I would suggest trusting your gut and feeling out which program feels more comfortable. Particular as an international applicant, I cannot stress enough how important it is to feel a sense of community. If you feel lost in the program or don't know if the fit is right, it can affect how your two years go by.

I also wanted to weigh in on placement on the west coast. I'm in California, along with several other classmates. We've got a great group in brand marketing, ranging from toys, biotechs, entertainment, and med devices, just over the past 2 years. Although PugLyfe has very valid stats on placement %, recognize that geographic preference plays a major role. If more people wanted to wind up out west, they could have signed with a company out west. As Owen becomes more and more of a national brand, it fractures the concentration in a given market.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me, but otherwise best of luck in your decision!

I would go with Owen, the scholarship money, coupled with your overall fit with the culture of the program. I would trust your gut here!