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Ross vs Kellogg for part-time MBA 21 Mar 2020, 10:10
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I recently got an admission offer for weekend MBA both from Kellogg and Ross. Now while Kellogg has a higher reputation and a brand name, Ross is next to my apartment as I live in Ann Arbor. Kellogg will need me to travel every weekend to Chicago. I am aiming for a career in Strategy Consulting, and for an entrepreneurial path later on. Is the weekend travel worth the added pain considering the brand value Kellogg offers vs Ross? Or would you say the ROI isn't all too great for such a commitment?
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Ross vs Kellogg for part-time MBA 21 Mar 2020, 11:56
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Given that you live in AA, I think you would be crazy not to choose Ross. I think one concern that I hear part-timers often bring up involves the peer engagement and EC involvement aspect. With you living right next to campus though, you have a great opportunity to leverage all of the school's resources (club involvement, networking opportunities, etc.). For these reasons, I think the benefits of going to Ross outweigh the prestige factor of attending Kellogg.

Note: I am not sure what your current position is, but I do want to note that switching careers to consulting is extremely difficult as a part-timer (at least for your household names). Not saying it can't be done because there are definitely a handful of folks at the top PT programs that do make the switch, but if you would be disappointed in your investment if you did not achieve this goal I would highly consider looking into FT programs.
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Ross vs Kellogg for part-time MBA 21 Mar 2020, 12:12
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Thank you for your response. The only reason I am going for a PT program is that I do not want to lose my work visa status, since it has become quit challenging to find companies who sponsor visas. Besides, my GMAT score of 680 may not anyways get me into full time programs at the schools out of which the big companies hire. This way, albeit as a PT student I at least get access to the strong alumni, faculty and recruiting network that Ross and Kellogg provide.
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Ross vs Kellogg for part-time MBA 21 Mar 2020, 19:24
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It’s a 4 hour and 3 minute drive from AA to Evanston. It’s worth it.
1. With recession around the corner, Kellogg will be a better brand
2. You’ll have access to network in Detroit and Chicago
3. Kellogg is among the best for consulting
4. Kellogg will let you participate in recruiting
(680 GMAT may be held against you at top consulting firms)
I know at least one who changed career to consulting from the Kellogg PT program, however he isn’t at any fancy firm-so I wonder if the career switch added any $ value to his existence (after spending $150k)

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Ross vs Kellogg for part-time MBA 22 Mar 2020, 21:33
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Have you talked to students doing the part time programs? 4 hours each way might not sound bad as a weekend roadtrip, but as a full time employee and part time MBA student, you might not have the 8 extra hours a week free to commit to that commute. My friend doing PT at Haas right now already doesn't have the he wished he did to participate in extracurriculars. Even if you did 'have' the time, are there things you could be doing with the cumulative hundreds of hours of driving saved staying in Ann Arbor that would add more value than the difference between Kellogg and Ross' PT MBA brands? I bet the answer is yes. Congrats on two great admits!
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Ross vs Kellogg for part-time MBA 24 Mar 2020, 23:31
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Thank you everyone for the responses.
Ross is absolutely a great school and very convenient from a logistics perspective. Only, I have noticed that consulting firms do not hire big time from Ross. For them, Kellogg is the go-to school. Ross is known for Operations and Supply chain and you will see Amazon hiring in dozens. I am just afraid the investment won't give me the expected results. thewaitinggames You are right about the 8 hour drive. Adding to that, some courses take place on weekdays (evening). That would be a pain I may not want to experience JohnJohnJ
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Ross vs Kellogg for part-time MBA 25 Mar 2020, 17:05
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No gain without pain ;)

Also, an MBA while working may be a pain in itself.

It sounds like you’re not comfortable with the 8 hour back and forth trip, so looks like you have made up your mind
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