I feel like a celebrity!
Well, I did think about going to McCombs at almost zero cost, but in the end it boiled down to what my network is going to be. If I wanted to do just tech, McCombs would probably be just fine. However, this time around for full time recruiting, I got the opportunity to interview with almost all big consulting firms on the planet. This is where Ross outdoes other peer and lower ranked schools. The breadth of the opportunity is a lot bigger. So in the end, it was actually playing it somewhat-safe that did the trick.
Plus, I did not have to take financial care of my parents, which was an incredible bonus for me. My dad always strived to make sure his two kids are well off and do not need to worry about basic needs and that he can retire knowing he won't need handouts. That helped me to actually be more risk-prone financially. I felt I would do him a disservice if I also played safe.
Finally, I still don't know if I will be picked up in the H1 lottery, or if I will perform well enough to not get fired in my post MBA job or whether I will get to go to an international office in case H1 does not work out. Life as an international student does not get easier with time
But I guess, one step at a time.