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Just looking for some opinions as I'm completely torn on what to do.
I've been accepted to Ross with no money whatsoever and also to Wisconsin's Corporate Finance and Investment Banking specialization with a project assistantship, which would require me to work approximately 15 hours a week but which would also cover full tuition, $10k stipend per academic year, and comprehensive health benefits. Obviously Ross is more highly regarded, but I am wondering if the Wisconsin offer is too good to turn down.
My profile is as follows:
White / caucasian male, 28 years old and just under 6 years of solid work experience (1 year in consulting and the last several years in financial analysis at a Fortune 500 company) at matriculation, GMAT: 690 (43Q 41V), interested in moving into corporate development for either a tech / e-commerce, CPG, or other retail company. I'm looking to end up in Chicago post-MBA, but I'm open to other locations depending on the job.
Are the prestige, network, and recruiting at Ross enough to offset the money Wisconsin is offering me, especially with my goals? I have visited both schools and found both campuses to be lovely. I could see myself at either school. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your time!
I've been accepted to Ross with no money whatsoever and also to Wisconsin's Corporate Finance and Investment Banking specialization with a project assistantship, which would require me to work approximately 15 hours a week but which would also cover full tuition, $10k stipend per academic year, and comprehensive health benefits. Obviously Ross is more highly regarded, but I am wondering if the Wisconsin offer is too good to turn down.
My profile is as follows:
White / caucasian male, 28 years old and just under 6 years of solid work experience (1 year in consulting and the last several years in financial analysis at a Fortune 500 company) at matriculation, GMAT: 690 (43Q 41V), interested in moving into corporate development for either a tech / e-commerce, CPG, or other retail company. I'm looking to end up in Chicago post-MBA, but I'm open to other locations depending on the job.
Are the prestige, network, and recruiting at Ross enough to offset the money Wisconsin is offering me, especially with my goals? I have visited both schools and found both campuses to be lovely. I could see myself at either school. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your time!
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In my mind, yes. It's tempting to have school covered and come out with no debt, but I think the gap here is just too big. Taking the longview, Ross will have better recruiting opportunities right after graduation and will provide a much stronger network as you progress in your career. Ross places well in Chicago, I'm not sure about Wisconsin. With Kellogg, Booth, and Ross in the region, I'd imagine top companies in Chicago don't do much recruiting there (this is just an assumption, someone feel free to prove me wrong).
Compare the employment reports to see what the differences are in opportunities post-MBA:
https://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/MBA/MBA_Empl_rep.pdf
https://bus.wisc.edu/mba/your-career/job-placement-salary-stats
Another turnoff for me for the Wisconsin deal is the 15 hours of work a week - that's time you could be spending recruiting/networking/participating in clubs/enjoying life.
Congrats on the acceptances!
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In my mind, yes. It's tempting to have school covered and come out with no debt, but I think the gap here is just too big. Taking the longview, Ross will have better recruiting opportunities right after graduation and will provide a much stronger network as you progress in your career. Ross places well in Chicago, I'm not sure about Wisconsin. With Kellogg, Booth, and Ross in the region, I'd imagine top companies in Chicago don't do much recruiting there (this is just an assumption, someone feel free to prove me wrong).
Compare the employment reports to see what the differences are in opportunities post-MBA:
https://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/MBA/MBA_Empl_rep.pdf
https://bus.wisc.edu/mba/your-career/job-placement-salary-stats
Another turnoff for me for the Wisconsin deal is the 15 hours of work a week - that's time you could be spending recruiting/networking/participating in clubs/enjoying life.
Congrats on the acceptances!
29 Jan 2013, 08:40
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Cant understand how GMAT clubbers actually vote for Wisconsin, but the gap is WAY too high. Not worth trading a solid Top 13 school for a Top 25 school.
