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I guess it is almost time for the School to disclose the final list of the upcoming batch, but the process might take a couple more weeks since there might be some waitlisted candidates, etc.
Just hang on, your pain is almost over! :)
We should get some news very soon, and hopefully our group will increase in number as well!
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ADMITTED!!! :D

Just received the Admission email. I had my SKype interview on May 6th...so I guess the SDA AdCom took 10 days.

However, now I am facing a bigger dilemma...I have been admitted into HEC Paris as well...could someone guide me what the pros and cons of HEC and SDA are? I really need some help now -_-
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Rakave, congratulations for your admission to both SDA and HEC! Given that you can choose, I'd say you're in a very nice situation, after all :)
Before suggesting you one school or another, it would be great if you could tell us a bit about your post-MBA goals, such as where you want to pursue your career, which field raises your interest the most, etc. We all know that each school has its own strengths and weaknesses, so what I would do if I were you (in fact, what I did a few months ago as I was in a very similar situation) is trying to couple my goals with each school's strengths, and go for the best match.
My 2 cents.
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Hi Davide, thank you very much. Currently I am in the Motion Pictures, Film Industry and considering that, I do know that Italy would be a great place to be! However, I do plan on changing fields and my post MBA goals lie more towards Marketing or Banking. HEC Paris and SDA are both well reputed Institutions, but I want an MBA that will not confine me within Europe. I want it to be something that could be recognised in US/Asian regions so that I would be able to switch fields with ease. On that notion, HEC seems like a better option, but if I were to learn Italian and settle with a job within Italy, that is a boon as well! Also, SDA has a better ROI...so end of the day, it kinda boils down to how much recognition each University would be able to provide me.

I have been given 10 days to make my 10,000 EUR Non refundable deposit at SDA and time sure is running fast...is there a way to ask for a small extension of the deadline?
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I won't question the information you presented about HEC, but I am pretty sure SDA placed a good deal of its MBAs in the US, so I would say nowadays its brand is pretty strong there, as well as in Latin America.
Moving to the ROI, I would look at those figures only as generic guidelines, since some post-MBA career paths (e.g., finance) lead you to higher salaries even if you receive your MBA from Bob's Business School, while other careers (e.g., social entrepreneurship) lead you to lower salaries even if you attended a top tier bschool. But again, in terms of brand power I believe HEC and SDA are very similar - though I recently read that HEC is ridiculously strong in the industry field in France.
If I were you, I would definitely ask for an extension of the deadline (not sure they will allow it, though, as the new batch is going to be finalized in a short while) and perhaps talk to some Alums from both Schools to understand their geographical distribution. I know adcoms at SDA can help you with this if you send them an email.
Let me know your thoughts!
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Hi Davide, thank you very much for your reply! I was briefly browsing through the LinkedIn profiles of both SDA and HEC Paris graduates and like you said, it seems both Universities were able to place a good number of graduates to the US. I guess I will talk to the Alums from both Institutions to see which would be a better fit for me. Once again, thanks for all the help. I appreciate it!

I guess I will email the ADCom explaining my situation and asking for a short extension for the deposit.
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Rakave, glad to know you found that information to be useful :)
Let's keep in touch, and if there is any other way we can help you, don't hesitate to contact us!
Finally, I think this is not going to be groundbreaking for you, but the Economist just disclosed some fresh information about MBA programs worldwide, maybe you can use it to compare the two programs...(https://www.economist.com/news/business/ ... yback-time)
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admitted!!! Got the email on Friday evening India time. And like rakave, have to make a decision by 26th May.

On the Bocconi front, Rakave I have some information that might help you. What I have learnt from my interaction with other Alums is that education and learning are both top notch and Milan offers a platform to develop your overall personality. But it might be difficult for non Europeans to find jobs if you don't speak a European language. But then again no one is sure how next 14 months will pan out with Italy showing bleak signs of recovery.

Let me know if you have get more inputs or a different perspective.

And congratulations to everyone getting the admission call!!
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admitted!!! Got the email on Friday evening India time. And like rakave, have to make a decision by 26th May.

On the Bocconi front, Rakave I have some information that might help you. What I have learnt from my interaction with other Alums is that education and learning are both top notch and Milan offers a platform to develop your overall personality. But it might be difficult for non Europeans to find jobs if you don't speak a European language. But then again no one is sure how next 14 months will pan out with Italy showing bleak signs of recovery.

Let me know if you have get more inputs or a different perspective.

And congratulations to everyone getting the admission call!!
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Sahil, first off congrats for your admission!

I am quite sure you might find it difficult to work in the EU without having a fair knowledge of at least one official EU language, so the information you have tags pretty well what I know on the subject. Where I would take a different path is when we touch upon the global post-MBA job market. It is my understanding that holding an MBA from elite bschools gives you the opportunity to explore job markets almost everywhere - as long as one has the right set of skills. I am aware of many MBAs (from SDA as well as from many other European bschools) who are now pursuing their careers in Asia, US or Latin America, so I do not think that getting your MBA in Italy, France or Spain might actually pose a threat to your chances of landing on the job of your dreams. What I believe, instead, is that bschools have their preferred recruiters, and their curriculums focus on specific business-related subjects.
For instance, I got admitted to Oxford SBS - an amazing school - and yet I declined their offer, because after some careful research I drew the conclusion that the program was not fitting my goals as much as I wanted. Just for the record, UK is not exactly growing at ridiculously high rates right now, and yet holding an MBA from Oxford would undoubtedly be a powerful tool in your hands. That's because it would allow you to get in contact with recruiters from the US West Coast, Australia and the like.
So, bottom-line I guess my point is: getting your MBA in China doesn't mean you'll have to work in China after your MBA - as long as your School is good enough to provide you with opportunities worldwide. Similarly, getting your MBA in Italy doesn't mean you're going to work in Milan for the rest of your life: I know Alums that are now working almost everywhere in the world. Of course, they had to work hard and perhaps struggle a bit to land on the job they wanted, but in the end they succeeded.
What I would try to understand, if I were you, is whether the program offered at SDA matches my goals:
- Are there recruiters from companies I would like to join in my post-MBA career?
- Is the program focused on aspects that can actually help me and give me the skills I need to pursue my future career?
- Are there Alums in the area where I would like to find a job? If so, are some of them working in the industry I want to join?

Just my 2 cents, as usual :)
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Hi Davide, thank you very much. Currently I am in the Motion Pictures, Film Industry and considering that, I do know that Italy would be a great place to be! However, I do plan on changing fields and my post MBA goals lie more towards Marketing or Banking. HEC Paris and SDA are both well reputed Institutions, but I want an MBA that will not confine me within Europe. I want it to be something that could be recognised in US/Asian regions so that I would be able to switch fields with ease. On that notion, HEC seems like a better option, but if I were to learn Italian and settle with a job within Italy, that is a boon as well! Also, SDA has a better ROI...so end of the day, it kinda boils down to how much recognition each University would be able to provide me.

I have been given 10 days to make my 10,000 EUR Non refundable deposit at SDA and time sure is running fast...is there a way to ask for a small extension of the deadline?
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Hi Rakave, Congrats!

Don't know if you already decided, but if I were you (actually I was in the same situation one month ago), I would pick the one that helps me more to achieve my long-term goals. Consider, mostly, the curriculum, the staff, the industries in the location, the opportunities of internship or exchange. After that, check if the additional items (ROI, Location lifestyle, Reputation, etc.) add or substracts to your decision. Remember that in order to make the most out of your MBA, you should get the right learning; after that, it's up to you.

Regarding the extension, I asked myself for one and I received it with no problem. You can ask if you need more time to decide.

Greetings and sucess!
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- Are there recruiters from companies I would like to join in my post-MBA career?
- Is the program focused on aspects that can actually help me and give me the skills I need to pursue my future career?
- Are there Alums in the area where I would like to find a job? If so, are some of them working in the industry I want to join?
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Exactly what I was thinking, Davide:
- Will career service help you to get faster to the industry/country you want to work on?
- Will the program (curriculum, staff, projects) provide you with the best tools for your future job?
- Will the alumni community help me to get where I want to go?
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- Are there recruiters from companies I would like to join in my post-MBA career?
- Is the program focused on aspects that can actually help me and give me the skills I need to pursue my future career?
- Are there Alums in the area where I would like to find a job? If so, are some of them working in the industry I want to join?
Exactly what I was thinking, Davide:
- Will career service help you to get faster to the industry/country you want to work on?
- Will the program (curriculum, staff, projects) provide you with the best tools for your future job?
- Will the alumni community help me to get where I want to go?
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Kotelo,

1) From the feedbacks I got from SDA Alums I have the strong impression that the career service will help you A LOT in your endeavours at finding a good job. Having said this, they won't be knocking at your door begging you to accept one out of 1000 astonishing offers. They will help, but at the end it's up to you and your motivations (I guess this is no different from what happens at, say, LBS, ESADE or CBS.
2) It depends. You will choose how to make the most out of the time you'll be spending at the School, which is going to offer you many options (fairs, classes, mock interviews, the Expo itself perhaps, language courses, seminars, etc). In other words, there will be a huge range of things you can do. Choosing the perfect mix is, of course, up to you.
3) I believe Alumni will do everything they can to help you in your future job hunting activity. I myself have been in touch with Alums who offered me to have my internship at their companies - they don't even know me, nor I am a current student yet - so I am incline to think that if there is something someone from your network can do for you, she will do so, no matter what.
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