nyrnyg9412 wrote:
hiren2011 wrote:
Hey guys. I need some help.
I am admitted to other similar school - rankings, costs and industry presence - similar.
I am wondering which one to choose.
So, can you please tell me, in your opinion, why KFBS is a good choice or not? That is, what are it's strengths and weaknesses?
All else being equal, here’s my take on why I’d chose KFBS over equal school:
-UNC alumni base is massive. Access to both b school and undergrad alums. Everyone is always happy to connect to a fellow Tar Heel.
-Location. Can’t really beat being in the South for a couple years while getting a top notch degree. Weather is awesome and people are friendly. Sometimes in the chillier areas people can be miserable.
-Cost of living in a college town vs a city. Chapel Hill is very reasonable.
-Very close knit community at KFBS. Everyone willing to help each other and get to know one another. I’m sure other schools would say that but I can tell you this is the case.
-You’re going to freaking UNC. If college sports is your thing it’s a no brainer. If it’s not, it’s still fun to casually cheer on and see all the hype that goes on during game days (esp football Saturdays and basketball season).
-Pantana Bob’s, that is if you’re into the bar scene.
- For me I wanted a change for a couple years from NYC. It’s been everything I wanted and more. Have my internship this summer back up North and it’s still probably where I will head when I graduate. But it’s been a helluva first year - goes by way too fast!
I purposefully didn’t get into all the fluff that you’d probably hear in a pamphlet about academics etc, just giving you a real answer after my experience, mostly outside the classroom.
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nyrnyg9412That is a great answer. That exactly is what I am trying to learn.
I didn't put school or goal so that I can get idea about the school objectively.
My goal is to go for consulting - focused on the energy sector. Schlumberger, Mott MacDonald, etc. are the names that would come to my mind when I think of employers.
The other school is Tepper.
You are right about weather - and coming from Canada, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a break from it. Though, I wouldn't be miserable either.. hahhaa.
Neither am I a big fan of sports, but I certainly like to hang out and have fun on that part.
The biggest concern I have is my career goal - breaking into consulting after almost 9 years in the industry. Even though, I plan go in as an Industry Specialist, that is a niche area, and wondering which school can help me better achieve that.
But, I really appreciate your reply and candid reply.