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angelfire213
Joined: 26 Aug 2014
Last visit: 14 Apr 2016
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Concentration: Marketing
Schools: HEC Sept'16 (A) Cnsrtm-KenanFlagler '17 (A$) Kellogg '17 (M) Cnsrtm-Anderson '17 (A$) Booth '17 (A) Insead Sept '16 (D) CBS '17 (D) Cnsrtm-Ross '17 (A$) Cnsrtm-Stern '17 (D) Cnsrtm-Yale '17 (D) Cnsrtm-Marshall '17 (A) HBS '17 (S)
GPA: 3.4
Updated on: 23 Feb 2015, 09:55
Originally posted by angelfire213 on 30 Nov 2014, 20:34.
Last edited by angelfire213 on 23 Feb 2015, 09:55, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by angelfire213 on 23 Feb 2015, 09:55, edited 1 time in total.
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It seems my school selection never ends. I'm applying through the consortium and I can't seem to finalize the last 2 spots. Can you help me pick 2 of the schools listed.
Let me give you my background.
Currently work in tax (but undergrad in comm.). Have 4/5 years WE looking to transition to marketing strategy preferably in the entertainment industry but open to lux. goods and some CPG.
I am looking to work either internationally (EU) or on the east coast and maybe for the right job, LA. Here are my pros & cons as I see them. Please chime in from personal/anecdotal opinions and point out stuff i might have missed.
Ross
Pros
Their program appeals to me. They place a lot of emphasis on hands on experience which is vital for a career switcher like me
They have tons of intl opportunity
Everyone I have met seems laid back
Cons
SNOW
it's not near either coast although they seem to have good placement rates for both. I'm not sure how it will affect internship opps and FT position for a career switcher
big football school - I have zero interest in it. Seems like that's something folks generally bond on
Brand name is not that great outside US
Cornell
Pros
Proximity to NYC
Ability to take classes from entire school (ability to really focus on my interests)
Brand name recognition instantly bc of undergrad (should mention that i might eventually, end up living outside US long-term)
Cons
Snow (see a pattern)
Small size (alumni network???)
unc
Pros
Really amazing people
My friend went there and I know first-hand how great their career services is in giving info to students
close enough to NYC
from talking to students, they really really want to diversify student body which would help me
Cons
Brand name is not that great
Due to lack of diversity, not so sure about fit
No marketing track focus
What have i not thought of? Which would you guys pick and Why???
Let me give you my background.
Currently work in tax (but undergrad in comm.). Have 4/5 years WE looking to transition to marketing strategy preferably in the entertainment industry but open to lux. goods and some CPG.
I am looking to work either internationally (EU) or on the east coast and maybe for the right job, LA. Here are my pros & cons as I see them. Please chime in from personal/anecdotal opinions and point out stuff i might have missed.
Ross
Pros
Their program appeals to me. They place a lot of emphasis on hands on experience which is vital for a career switcher like me
They have tons of intl opportunity
Everyone I have met seems laid back
Cons
SNOW
it's not near either coast although they seem to have good placement rates for both. I'm not sure how it will affect internship opps and FT position for a career switcher
big football school - I have zero interest in it. Seems like that's something folks generally bond on
Brand name is not that great outside US
Cornell
Pros
Proximity to NYC
Ability to take classes from entire school (ability to really focus on my interests)
Brand name recognition instantly bc of undergrad (should mention that i might eventually, end up living outside US long-term)
Cons
Snow (see a pattern)
Small size (alumni network???)
unc
Pros
Really amazing people
My friend went there and I know first-hand how great their career services is in giving info to students
close enough to NYC
from talking to students, they really really want to diversify student body which would help me
Cons
Brand name is not that great
Due to lack of diversity, not so sure about fit
No marketing track focus
What have i not thought of? Which would you guys pick and Why???
angelfire213
Joined: 26 Aug 2014
Last visit: 14 Apr 2016
Posts: 822
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 98
Concentration: Marketing
Schools: HEC Sept'16 (A) Cnsrtm-KenanFlagler '17 (A$) Kellogg '17 (M) Cnsrtm-Anderson '17 (A$) Booth '17 (A) Insead Sept '16 (D) CBS '17 (D) Cnsrtm-Ross '17 (A$) Cnsrtm-Stern '17 (D) Cnsrtm-Yale '17 (D) Cnsrtm-Marshall '17 (A) HBS '17 (S)
GPA: 3.4
01 Dec 2014, 04:09
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01 Dec 2014, 09:09
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My personal vote would be Ross (I'll acknowledge my likely bias up-front as they've been my #1 choice throughout the process) - I wouldn't be concerned about the Midwest location, they have extremely high placement on both coasts (I think they send at least a quarter to the east coast and also to the west coast - it's not the regional school some assume it is). They also send a good amount international (I'll try to find the percentage in my material). The Michigan overall brand is actually strong internationally which helps too...at every session I've been to they always emphasize the power of the "block M" to travel well.
Short version - they're strong in marketing, excellent for career switcher, and gives access to the locations you want. And their culture seems legit.
In my personal opinion, your cons for Ross aren't show-stoppers...if you're only concern is snow and football, I don't know that those are reasons to avoid it.
Hope this helps.
Short version - they're strong in marketing, excellent for career switcher, and gives access to the locations you want. And their culture seems legit.
In my personal opinion, your cons for Ross aren't show-stoppers...if you're only concern is snow and football, I don't know that those are reasons to avoid it.
Hope this helps.
