TA89 wrote:
MBAPrepCoach wrote:
Where do you plan to work after graduation? I would really think about it from that perspective. You will have I think one or two years after graduation in the US, this is all being debated...more if you have a STEM related degree, but you have a guaranteed 3 years in Canada which makes me relatively bullish on schools in Canada for those who have lowish GMAT and are not able to crack top-tier schools in the US.
Is there any way that HEC will extend their offer to HEC Montreal? Still language barrier but it is a bilingual City and so you could get by a little better. The HEC brand is terrific, but it doesn't really do you much good unless there is a strong alumni presence where you plan to work after graduation, and or you legally can work in France.
https://mbaprepcoach.comPersonally, I am more inclined towards working in the North American market compared to European since it might give more "mobility".
Neither Purdue or SMU are stem really. I did apply to 1-2 stem programs but didn't get in.
Canada, as you mentioned, gives 3 years OPT. Adequate time to look for work but certainly an uphill battle without the local experiences and a huge Rotman batch ahead of the line.
HEC has strong exchanges with top-tier US schools but not much with Montreal HEC. They do have a strong base in Europe and perhaps in the Middle East but nothing beyond. Also, HEC gives me at least 1-year visa post MBA.
It's a tough call. Its a decision between ranking and longer visa with the uncertainty of employment in between lol
Given your industry experience than what your value proposition is to the school, I think SMU would be the most sensible choice. Indicate to them that financial aid is important and see if they can come up with a better offer. You have what their recruiters would be looking for.
I would really love to see you get into Rice or McCombs. If you haven't worked for with a consultant in the past I suggest you might explore that. I think that it would be best for you to focus on recruiting within your current industry as you develop a new function and then as you become more proficient in that functions, changing industry.
It's really difficult to change function, industry and geography all in one go and asking for that presents a bit of a risk to school.
When you're in business school you can recruit outside of your industry but I think the school wants to know that you have a plan B, hireable, and I mention this because I think that both of those schools might be better choices for Round 2 targets for that reason. Greater odds.
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