IESE Vs. HEC Vs. ISB

Question

I currently have 3 offers in my hand
1) IESE, spain
2) HEC, Paris
3) ISB, India
Although happy, I am confused which to choose. The deadlines for submitting the initial non-refundable amount are approaching. So any quick suggestion is welcome. I am more inclined towards HEC, Paris. 
I am an Indian so ISB is also a good option for me. But I really wanna choose the best out of them.

wouldbecrazy · Answer

Everyone approach this selection based on his/her own priorities.

First you need to answer how crucial is post study placement?
How confident are you that you can get a job where few odds are against you?
Where would you like to work immediately after your studies?

Quality is subjective, specially when you are comparing apple with orange but the answer to above will help you to choose the most suited for you. ISB is really strong, much stronger than the ranking really thinks BUT, you will be surrounded by 90%+ Indians or people of Indian touch. Only a handful of so called foreigners may not be the ideal types of class mixure that you are looking at. Then again, if job is the single most priority you have then ISM almost guarantee jobs whereas as a non EU student, you will have multitude of issues(language/visa) to land in a great job. It is not that all had equal amount of hardship but, you never know your luck. The extreme unluckies even had to pack their baggage and join an IT co in B'lore. It's a different story that they CLAIM that was their original objective!!

TopNotch · Answer

I fully agree with you. I can't even imagine to compete with ISB almni if I want to work in indian subcontinent. But on the other hand its not true that indians find difficulties in finding jobs. I have talked to the alums of both IESE and HEC and what they have told me is that I you want to work in india, these colleges are not for you. Both of these colleges have an excellent alumni network. Plus these to colleges have better reputation in the international market. ISB has a good image in india but worldwide IESE and HEC are ahead of ISB.

AbhiJ · Answer

Can you share the info about Job opportunities for Indians post HEC.

TopNotch · Answer

Can u tell me the job opportunities for "INDIANS" post HBS??
No college tells job opportunities nationality wise.

wouldbecrazy · Answer

It is tough to generalise like Indian but definitely possible to say something about EU and Asian candidates. And honestly, Asian has a lower pooint to start with. That means, you need to work harder than your EU counterparts.

AbhiJ · Answer

Yes I can tell you post Top M7 US B Schools opportunities are awesome. See 'wouldbecrazy' gave a better answer than you even when he has not interacted with HEC graduates.

wouldbecrazy · Answer

Cool down bro. Look at the very first post and you will find the key word!!

By the way, there are too many schools, where many find difficulties to get 'A JOB' and there are few schools where students are evaluating 'THE JOB'. Unfortunately, Almost all European schools, except a very few falls under the first category. Where as the picture is generally much better in India, US, HK, AU and even SG. I am talking about OUTLOOK not the statistics, which are prepared for the purpose.

vivek1303 · Answer

Hey TopNotch,

Now that this discussion is around 2 years old, would you please tell as to which option did you finally chose?
I am in a similar boat (minus the IESE part) and need to take a decision quickly. So, which college you chose and how you see it as a wiser decision now?

You reply will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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