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SmoothCriminal
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Top 30 ($$$$) v/s Top 10 17 Mar 2014, 23:32
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Well, I'm sure there are others in a similar situation. I got a full ride at Maryland Smith and an admit with no scholarship from Ross.
I've done my research, and Smith can get me the jobs I want. I'll also be one of top students at Smith (named scholarship etc.), and hence will have access to the best jobs.
Considering this, why should I end up going 200k in debt to graduate from Ross? Is a top-10 MBA really worth that much? What would I be missing out on?
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Top 30 ($$$$) v/s Top 10 17 Mar 2014, 23:40
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This under usual circumstances would be a tough decision but I think

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I've done my research, and Smith can get me the jobs I want.
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This summarizes everything.. If you really believe in that fact.. You've already made your decision.. All the best.. :)
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Top 30 ($$$$) v/s Top 10 18 Mar 2014, 07:47
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If you're SURE you can get the job you want from Smith, then go for it. But just be aware that Ross will open doors that Smith will not, and your MBA is a brand that sticks with you for life. If you give some more details on your career goals we can give a bit more specific feedback.
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Top 30 ($$$$) v/s Top 10 18 Mar 2014, 11:29
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Congrats on the admits!

Be completely sure that Smith can open the doors for you to get the job you want. While there may be some Smith grads at companies you are interested in, determine whether they got there because of Smith or in spite of Smith. That's not to say Smith isn't a good school, but there are differences between the opportunities presented at a top 15 vs. a top 30 school.
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Don't just look at the jobs right out of bschool, think about the jobs/opportunities 5,10,15 years down the road. Will a Smith MBA still provide the same value as a Ross MBA? Can you give more information about your goals?
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I'll also be one of top students at Smith (named scholarship etc.), and hence will have access to the best jobs.
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This logic isn't the best. All Smith students are going to have access to the on campus recruiters. Yes a scholarship on your resume may help you land the interview, but you still have to close the deal in person. Recruiters aren't going to fall all over themselves for you just because you have a full-ride.

Also - don't expect it to get you a lot of attention off campus recruiting either. Most companies have their core schools and it's tough to network your way in unless you go to a diversity conference.