tbone14 wrote:
Wanted to post an update.
I got a call last Friday before the holiday weekend, however I was unable to answer it. The online admissions portal was updated and I got an acceptance offer! I have until 6/18 to make a final decision. I also applied to Haas, and was given an offer there a week after I got waitlisted at Booth. I have given this a ton of thought the last few days, and I think I will be turning down the offer. While Booth is M7 and sometimes THE top business school, I think Haas aligns more with my future plans. There is more exposure to tech and startups in Silicon Valley. This has been a gutwrenching decision, but I am clearly leaning towards Haas...
Its not about Booth = M7 or rankings. If Haas meets your long term career needs then its the right school.
So whats worth considering is
(1) approach to teaching management -- these are guaranteed different. I would recommend you talk to students and get a good capture
2) The point of "Exposure" to tech and startups will limit your broader Management sensibility which will matter at CXO levels when you hit there. At that time you would want friends working in multiple industries to get diverse perspectives.
Good luck with whatever you choose. Haas is a great choice if you made it!
Cheers