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Schools: Fuqua '24 (I) Stanford '24 Foster '24 (I) Johnson '24 (II) Jones (I) Sloan '24 (II) Tepper '24 (A) INSEAD Aug 22 intake (A) Yale '24 (II)
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Schools: Fuqua '24 (I) Stanford '24 Foster '24 (I) Johnson '24 (II) Jones (I) Sloan '24 (II) Tepper '24 (A) INSEAD Aug 22 intake (A) Yale '24 (II)
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06 Apr 2022, 21:36
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MIT SLOAN VS INSEAD. IS THE MIT BRAND NAME WORTH $200K DEBT
I have been privileged to receive seven offers from the ten schools are applied to in R2. As a result, I have streamlined my choices down to 3 schools (MIT ($) vs INSEAD ($$)). I am thrilled to receive an offer from MIT as an international student. The name MIT carries a lot of weight, and it will be easier for global mobility. However, I still worry if the name is worth an extra $200k in debt. On the other hand, I have an offer from INSEAD which is cheaper, faster and has a quick ROI. Even though INSEAD is a prestigious school, the brand is not as powerful as MIT.
This is a little about me;
* Female 30+ International
* IT Project Manager (over eight years experience)
* Post-MBA goal: Product Management in Tech (backup plan is Management Consulting)
**Pros of MIT**
* Global brand
* Strong placement in Tech
* More opportunities for Tech in the US
* Higher salaries
**Cons of MIT**
* More expensive (attending with spouses and kids)
* Visa uncertainty as a result of the lottery system
* Spouses cannot work on F2, OPTand H4
**Pros of INSEAD/EUROPE**
* Cheaper and Faster ROI
* Global Cohort
* Only one year
**Cons of INSEAD**
* Tech placement isn't as strong
* Lower salaries in Europe
Having highlighted the above, I am confused about what to do. I would like to gain more insights from the community on the following;
* Is MIT's brand value and network worth a $200k loan for an International Student?
* Does pedigree matter years after graduating from the program?
* How has the alumni network of INSEAD or MIT benefited your career if you attended either of these schools? Can you please provide more insight into your experience?
* Have you faced a similar situation? If yes, how did you go about your decision, and what would you have done differently looking back?
* Can you speak to the career services support from both schools?
I am interested in hearing your views!
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I have been privileged to receive seven offers from the ten schools are applied to in R2. As a result, I have streamlined my choices down to 3 schools (MIT ($) vs INSEAD ($$)). I am thrilled to receive an offer from MIT as an international student. The name MIT carries a lot of weight, and it will be easier for global mobility. However, I still worry if the name is worth an extra $200k in debt. On the other hand, I have an offer from INSEAD which is cheaper, faster and has a quick ROI. Even though INSEAD is a prestigious school, the brand is not as powerful as MIT.
This is a little about me;
* Female 30+ International
* IT Project Manager (over eight years experience)
* Post-MBA goal: Product Management in Tech (backup plan is Management Consulting)
**Pros of MIT**
* Global brand
* Strong placement in Tech
* More opportunities for Tech in the US
* Higher salaries
**Cons of MIT**
* More expensive (attending with spouses and kids)
* Visa uncertainty as a result of the lottery system
* Spouses cannot work on F2, OPTand H4
**Pros of INSEAD/EUROPE**
* Cheaper and Faster ROI
* Global Cohort
* Only one year
**Cons of INSEAD**
* Tech placement isn't as strong
* Lower salaries in Europe
Having highlighted the above, I am confused about what to do. I would like to gain more insights from the community on the following;
* Is MIT's brand value and network worth a $200k loan for an International Student?
* Does pedigree matter years after graduating from the program?
* How has the alumni network of INSEAD or MIT benefited your career if you attended either of these schools? Can you please provide more insight into your experience?
* Have you faced a similar situation? If yes, how did you go about your decision, and what would you have done differently looking back?
* Can you speak to the career services support from both schools?
I am interested in hearing your views!
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08 Apr 2022, 23:21
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One year program might seem like a pro right now but when you get into it you might feel that it’s con. One of my clients who graduated from insead said how much can you really learn in a year. It’s more like a sampler than in-depth study with the subjects.
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20 Apr 2022, 21:10
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Congrats! Seems this was posted in the forum I was not checking so moving it here.
I think the question would be where you want to be. If consulting - then INSEAD. If Tech - I would not question MIT.
Lots of people paying sticker price for Sloan (which is one of the more expensive programs) but with Amazon, Microsoft, and others paying $80K sign on bonus, 160K base (raised a few weeks ago) and 20-50% annual retention/performance bonus, your ROI will be 3-5 years.
I think the question would be where you want to be. If consulting - then INSEAD. If Tech - I would not question MIT.
Lots of people paying sticker price for Sloan (which is one of the more expensive programs) but with Amazon, Microsoft, and others paying $80K sign on bonus, 160K base (raised a few weeks ago) and 20-50% annual retention/performance bonus, your ROI will be 3-5 years.
