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Tough decision
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02 Feb 2005, 23:20
02 Feb 2005, 23:20
Hello guys,
I have to ask for an advice about a tough decision that I am facing. I've applied to 2 schools that I really liked.
School A is better ranked (top 20 in FT ranking), very aggressive with strong finance curriculum, it feels rather competitive (in a good way).
School B is traditionally great but its rankings are slipping for the past three years, it has a huge sense of community, all students that I talked to were super-happy and excited about being there, its MBA has very high reputation in general management and an amazing alumni network.
During campus visits I loved both of them but school B struck me as a much more comfortable place in terms of a personal fit, probably because its fully case-based and I am much more a hands-on practical type of learner.
Today I got an admit and a scholarship offer from School A to which I will have to respond by March 2. School B decision will only be known by March 15. There was an unofficial indication that I may also qualify for a shcolarship in school B.
I know it's probably a stupid question, but what would you do in my place.
cheers
I have to ask for an advice about a tough decision that I am facing. I've applied to 2 schools that I really liked.
School A is better ranked (top 20 in FT ranking), very aggressive with strong finance curriculum, it feels rather competitive (in a good way).
School B is traditionally great but its rankings are slipping for the past three years, it has a huge sense of community, all students that I talked to were super-happy and excited about being there, its MBA has very high reputation in general management and an amazing alumni network.
During campus visits I loved both of them but school B struck me as a much more comfortable place in terms of a personal fit, probably because its fully case-based and I am much more a hands-on practical type of learner.
Today I got an admit and a scholarship offer from School A to which I will have to respond by March 2. School B decision will only be known by March 15. There was an unofficial indication that I may also qualify for a shcolarship in school B.
I know it's probably a stupid question, but what would you do in my place.
cheers
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03 Feb 2005, 12:25
03 Feb 2005, 12:25
Well first off congrats. I think a lot of people in this forum would give there left arm to be in your position 
But with regard to this decision I would say that B-school like any grad school experience is about fit. There are people who say, "Go to the best ranked school you get into" but I don't necessarily agree with that line of reasoning. Certainly I think ranking and prestige are important but they shouldn't be the deciding factor. If for example you would fit in just as well at "A" then "B" then it would be OK to use rank as the deciding factor, but I believe that it should be used only if all else is equal. If you feel that you fit in better at school B even though it is of a lesser rank (and it seems like it is still a well-respected institution) then by all means go to B. I don't know if that is a good answer though. Most of the time Linda and other moderators like to give answers that are in the "It's up to you" variety
But with regard to this decision I would say that B-school like any grad school experience is about fit. There are people who say, "Go to the best ranked school you get into" but I don't necessarily agree with that line of reasoning. Certainly I think ranking and prestige are important but they shouldn't be the deciding factor. If for example you would fit in just as well at "A" then "B" then it would be OK to use rank as the deciding factor, but I believe that it should be used only if all else is equal. If you feel that you fit in better at school B even though it is of a lesser rank (and it seems like it is still a well-respected institution) then by all means go to B. I don't know if that is a good answer though. Most of the time Linda and other moderators like to give answers that are in the "It's up to you" variety 
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Re: Tough decision
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03 Feb 2005, 19:31
03 Feb 2005, 19:31
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kosyura wrote:
Hello guys,
I have to ask for an advice about a tough decision that I am facing. I've applied to 2 schools that I really liked.
School A is better ranked (top 20 in FT ranking), very aggressive with strong finance curriculum, it feels rather competitive (in a good way).
School B is traditionally great but its rankings are slipping for the past three years, it has a huge sense of community, all students that I talked to were super-happy and excited about being there, its MBA has very high reputation in general management and an amazing alumni network.
During campus visits I loved both of them but school B struck me as a much more comfortable place in terms of a personal fit, probably because its fully case-based and I am much more a hands-on practical type of learner.
Today I got an admit and a scholarship offer from School A to which I will have to respond by March 2. School B decision will only be known by March 15. There was an unofficial indication that I may also qualify for a shcolarship in school B.
I know it's probably a stupid question, but what would you do in my place.
cheers
I have to ask for an advice about a tough decision that I am facing. I've applied to 2 schools that I really liked.
School A is better ranked (top 20 in FT ranking), very aggressive with strong finance curriculum, it feels rather competitive (in a good way).
School B is traditionally great but its rankings are slipping for the past three years, it has a huge sense of community, all students that I talked to were super-happy and excited about being there, its MBA has very high reputation in general management and an amazing alumni network.
During campus visits I loved both of them but school B struck me as a much more comfortable place in terms of a personal fit, probably because its fully case-based and I am much more a hands-on practical type of learner.
Today I got an admit and a scholarship offer from School A to which I will have to respond by March 2. School B decision will only be known by March 15. There was an unofficial indication that I may also qualify for a shcolarship in school B.
I know it's probably a stupid question, but what would you do in my place.
cheers
I just wrote a blog post on "Multiple Acceptances." It deals with some of the issues raised in both the above posts.
Regarding the timing questions, if the deposit for School A isn't too high, I would send it in and consider losing it if you are accepted to B with a scholarship and decide that it really is a better fit.
Good luck!
, but it would be great if schools had more transparent criteria for awarding entrance scholarships. 
