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Schools: McCombs '24 (A) Mendoza (A) Carlson (A) Jones (A$$$) Kelley '24 (D) Tepper '24 (D) McDonough '24 (WL) Simon '24 (A) Kenan-Flagler '24 (WL) Foster '24 (WL)
GMAT 1: 700 Q45 V40
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Schools: McCombs '24 (A) Mendoza (A) Carlson (A) Jones (A$$$) Kelley '24 (D) Tepper '24 (D) McDonough '24 (WL) Simon '24 (A) Kenan-Flagler '24 (WL) Foster '24 (WL)
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21 Dec 2021, 04:32
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So let me start by saying this was my second year applying and after multiple rejects last year, this feels insanse. So INCREDIBLY grateful.
I could really use your help making this decision. All opinions are welcome and appreciated. (P.S. Thank G̶̶o̶̶d̶ bb for the GMATclub)
My Profile:
- 6 years WE prior to MBA; Product Management (1 year) Product Marketing (5 years) Tech firm - a medium- sized startup India
- Goal: Product Management/Product Marketing for a top tech company in the US.
- Would prefer a moderate climate but that's not a major consideration.
McCombs:
- McCombs was the dream starting out. Seems like the best fit, Austin feels like a great city to live in and McCombs is good for tech and the kind of post-MBA goal I have I feel.
- Big brand in Texas. I think I could explore Tech Consulting if I want to.
- Bigger class size probably means more of a wider network.
- Least scholarship - would be significantly more expensive. Will try negotiating for more scholarship but I've heard they don't entertain that much. So at only 40K scholarship wondering if it's worth it.
Rice:
- International students seem to be able to land the post-MBA role I'm targeting (Product Management)
- Houston doesn't feel as exciting as Austin, but still I guess a good city to live in.
- I could probably negotiate and bring this scholarship up to a 100K.
Mendoza:
- Honestly after speaking to a lot of the alumni, I feel I didn't give this program enough credit in the beginning. A lot of international alums and students seem to have really enjoyed their time there.
- Recruiting as an international might get hard from here. Will probably end up in the Mid-west.
Carlson:
- Program seems strong. Finding a job as an international might be easier from Carlson than Mendoza or Simon.
- Mid west again. Not sure I'll enjoy that.
Simon:
- The percent of internationals seem bigger so maybe recruiting as an international from this school might be more competitive.
- Want to end up near the west coast so might not be the right program.
What I need help with:
Among these choices, if McCombs was kinder with scholarship, I would definitely pick that. My question as things stand now is whether I should pick Mendoza and breathe a little easier thanks to lack of debt or since I worked so hard to make it to McCombs I should pay for that experience since MBA is once in a lifetime.
I could probably get Rice Jones, Carlson, and Simon to give better scholarships. If that happens should I consider any of those before McCombs?
Thanks in advance for the help guys. shouvik Businessconquerer
I could really use your help making this decision. All opinions are welcome and appreciated. (P.S. Thank G̶̶o̶̶d̶ bb for the GMATclub)
My Profile:
- 6 years WE prior to MBA; Product Management (1 year) Product Marketing (5 years) Tech firm - a medium- sized startup India
- Goal: Product Management/Product Marketing for a top tech company in the US.
- Would prefer a moderate climate but that's not a major consideration.
McCombs:
- McCombs was the dream starting out. Seems like the best fit, Austin feels like a great city to live in and McCombs is good for tech and the kind of post-MBA goal I have I feel.
- Big brand in Texas. I think I could explore Tech Consulting if I want to.
- Bigger class size probably means more of a wider network.
- Least scholarship - would be significantly more expensive. Will try negotiating for more scholarship but I've heard they don't entertain that much. So at only 40K scholarship wondering if it's worth it.
Rice:
- International students seem to be able to land the post-MBA role I'm targeting (Product Management)
- Houston doesn't feel as exciting as Austin, but still I guess a good city to live in.
- I could probably negotiate and bring this scholarship up to a 100K.
Mendoza:
- Honestly after speaking to a lot of the alumni, I feel I didn't give this program enough credit in the beginning. A lot of international alums and students seem to have really enjoyed their time there.
- Recruiting as an international might get hard from here. Will probably end up in the Mid-west.
Carlson:
- Program seems strong. Finding a job as an international might be easier from Carlson than Mendoza or Simon.
- Mid west again. Not sure I'll enjoy that.
Simon:
- The percent of internationals seem bigger so maybe recruiting as an international from this school might be more competitive.
- Want to end up near the west coast so might not be the right program.
What I need help with:
Among these choices, if McCombs was kinder with scholarship, I would definitely pick that. My question as things stand now is whether I should pick Mendoza and breathe a little easier thanks to lack of debt or since I worked so hard to make it to McCombs I should pay for that experience since MBA is once in a lifetime.
I could probably get Rice Jones, Carlson, and Simon to give better scholarships. If that happens should I consider any of those before McCombs?
Thanks in advance for the help guys. shouvik Businessconquerer
21 Dec 2021, 11:20
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Congratulations on your admits! That's an amazing improvement!
What do you feel changed or contributed to your success this year? Just curious for what suggestions I tips I may give to future generations.
These are all great and worthy programs. It is hard to choose with so many of them giving great offers and scholarships!
I feel the best PM opportunity on the list is McCombs with options to be in Austin and recruit with many of the tech companies based there. It has a strong local name and based in a very strong tech market. As a matter of fact all of these are fairly regional programs so you are more likely to find opportunities close by first so it would be mid-west and south with only some off-campus lucky shot recruiting landing in the west.
The other approach is joining Mendoza and maximizing aid. I feel the other schools are sort in between these 2 and offer some trade offs in a logical and proportionate way that really does not help with choosing
.
Ultimately it is the safety of smaller loan vs. greater opportunities for recruiting and more competitive peer group who would challenge you to be better, stronger, etc so you can keep up. Location is also better in terms of being in a city vs. remote (though there are benefits to being remote such as tighter-knit group). There are pros and cons on a whole spectrum but in general you will be choosing between better recruiting and lower cost.
Another way to approach it could be to start working on your funding and see if you run into any limitations/limits for either program. I assume you will be able to borrow enough for both but who knows.
If you have some friends/relatives/network in one of these locations, I would recommend being closer to them. It will make your experience better and more enjoyable and recruiting simpler and more effective. If you don't then don't worry about it
What do you feel changed or contributed to your success this year? Just curious for what suggestions I tips I may give to future generations.
These are all great and worthy programs. It is hard to choose with so many of them giving great offers and scholarships!
I feel the best PM opportunity on the list is McCombs with options to be in Austin and recruit with many of the tech companies based there. It has a strong local name and based in a very strong tech market. As a matter of fact all of these are fairly regional programs so you are more likely to find opportunities close by first so it would be mid-west and south with only some off-campus lucky shot recruiting landing in the west.
The other approach is joining Mendoza and maximizing aid. I feel the other schools are sort in between these 2 and offer some trade offs in a logical and proportionate way that really does not help with choosing
. Ultimately it is the safety of smaller loan vs. greater opportunities for recruiting and more competitive peer group who would challenge you to be better, stronger, etc so you can keep up. Location is also better in terms of being in a city vs. remote (though there are benefits to being remote such as tighter-knit group). There are pros and cons on a whole spectrum but in general you will be choosing between better recruiting and lower cost.
Another way to approach it could be to start working on your funding and see if you run into any limitations/limits for either program. I assume you will be able to borrow enough for both but who knows.
If you have some friends/relatives/network in one of these locations, I would recommend being closer to them. It will make your experience better and more enjoyable and recruiting simpler and more effective. If you don't then don't worry about it
21 Dec 2021, 20:18
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If you are trying for PM roles, Mccombs and Rice are better choices. Try to negotiate with them for a full ride. Reach out to current students for a better idea of the ground situation in the respective schools. Start networking through LinkedIn
Other schools are less Tech-focused and I would advise you to choose the schools based on the target companies.
Other schools are less Tech-focused and I would advise you to choose the schools based on the target companies.
