PeggyFin wrote:
Hey Guys
Congratulations on being admitted!
So one of my preferred choices is obviously Wharton but I am also interested in Duke and LBS.
Besides all the nerves from the application process, I am very interested to hear from all of you on why you chose Wharton or would recommend it over other schools?
Would really appreciate some feedback!
Thanks
Hello PeggyFin.
Congratulations, well done too
I would recommend Wharton because of the Lauder Program (I don't know if you've heard about it or even applied). For me, the MA of Lauder is a marvellous addition to the the MBA, and the way the curriculum (even the basic one) is done is unprecedented. If you have been admitted to the Wharton MBA only, scratch my recommandation.
Duke and LBS: I could understand why Duke, Durham is a beautiful city (that's what I heard from current student there), very strong program (especially in the energy industry). Both Duke and Wharton are on the East Coast. But LBS ? I think it all depends on where you want to work RIGHT after your MBA, and what kind of experience you wish to have during the next two years, as leaving in Europe or the US in general is really really two different experiences. If you've leaved in Europe already, definitely head to the US, and vice versa (you'll gain more). For have assisted to some info sessions and heard from different sources, the LBS MBA is really really strong in Europe, I would even say more than INSEAD. So if you plan on working in Europe, I think LBS it is. That being said, Wharton is a high brand enough that even if you want to work in Europe later, you won't have any trouble. Duke, well known in the US but not really outside. When people are thinking American MBA, Duke is not really on the list (don't quote me on that).
I think down in your heart you know already where you want to go, or already have a top choice. Applying to such different programs (and get in) require some previous thinking and a top choice already, so that your reflexion right now should be just about nitpicking.
Good luck on your choice anyway, and see you maybe in two weeks or in August.