TPCFA wrote:
My understanding was that Booth is very concerned with fit. Who better to judge fit than a student or alumni?
An Adcom that has been there for years, that has seen dozens of classes come and go, and that knows exactly who and what they are looking for?
Also don't forget that fit depends a lot on the person you get. The MBA experience can be very different, some are more career focus, some more fun focus, etc. You might not get an alumni that you definitely relate with.
Either way I believe both options are appropriate, I just don't believe he should be rushed into paying additional out of pocket expenses for this when the other option seems to be equally appropriate.