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19 Dec 2018, 12:37
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Hello all,
I've got a difficult decision to make and was hoping to get some input from this forum. I applied to several schools and am very grateful to have ended up in this position. I received full scholarship offers from SOM, Tuck, and Ross with partial scholarship offers at Fuqua and Kellogg. So far, I've narrowed down my decision to either SOM or Tuck based on my interests and funding offers.
I began the bschool journey with Tuck as my #1 school for several reasons. I am coming from Colorado and am quite active in the mountains and outdoors. Having access to the outdoors so quickly at Tuck with skiing/backpacking/camping/kayaking all within 30 minutes is very appealing to blow off some steam or get a quick workout in. Also, I obviously am extremely interested in the famous alumni base and community that Tuck has created over the years. Additionally, I feel as if Tuck is a "proven" business school education as it is the oldest program in the US and a perennial top 10 program. Tuck is obviously an excellent program and I feel like I'd fit in very well with the culture and location.
As I was going through the recruiting and the interview process this fall, however, I began to lean toward SOM. I've been extremely impressed with alumni and current students reaching out, and putting me in contact with other alumni/students even before I was admitted. Also, their emphasis on business and society (nonprofit perspectives included) really interests me and is in line with what I want to do after school (I'm one of those stereotypical millennials who wants to feel as if they are making an impact). Additionally, I felt that SOM had a little bit more of an international perspective compared to Tuck which I like, and students who choose more diverse career options. I would most likely be all in on SOM, but I have some reservations. My reservations are related to Dean Snyder leaving, the slightly lower rankings compared to Tuck, the smaller alumni community due to the program being younger, and the general negative perceptions that SOM gets for some reason from many forums/online communities (this forum included).
A bit about me: I have WE in agricultural banking and am looking to transition to either a agricultural/agribusiness consulting firm (or a firm that has many agribusiness clients) or a food/cpg/agribusiness company, with a long term goal of working on agricultural development projects in an international development context. I would love to work internationally and also have an interest in sustainability/corporate responsibility. Seeing as I don't want to do the traditional consulting path (although certainly interested in the consulting world), I figured the diversity of careers that students pursue post SOM may serve me better.
Perhaps I am just overthinking things and should just go with my gut because they are both excellent programs, but any insight would be very appreciated since all of you on this forum on very in tune with the bschool world. This forum has been an amazing resource through the GMAT/application/interview process. Thanks in advance!
I've got a difficult decision to make and was hoping to get some input from this forum. I applied to several schools and am very grateful to have ended up in this position. I received full scholarship offers from SOM, Tuck, and Ross with partial scholarship offers at Fuqua and Kellogg. So far, I've narrowed down my decision to either SOM or Tuck based on my interests and funding offers.
I began the bschool journey with Tuck as my #1 school for several reasons. I am coming from Colorado and am quite active in the mountains and outdoors. Having access to the outdoors so quickly at Tuck with skiing/backpacking/camping/kayaking all within 30 minutes is very appealing to blow off some steam or get a quick workout in. Also, I obviously am extremely interested in the famous alumni base and community that Tuck has created over the years. Additionally, I feel as if Tuck is a "proven" business school education as it is the oldest program in the US and a perennial top 10 program. Tuck is obviously an excellent program and I feel like I'd fit in very well with the culture and location.
As I was going through the recruiting and the interview process this fall, however, I began to lean toward SOM. I've been extremely impressed with alumni and current students reaching out, and putting me in contact with other alumni/students even before I was admitted. Also, their emphasis on business and society (nonprofit perspectives included) really interests me and is in line with what I want to do after school (I'm one of those stereotypical millennials who wants to feel as if they are making an impact). Additionally, I felt that SOM had a little bit more of an international perspective compared to Tuck which I like, and students who choose more diverse career options. I would most likely be all in on SOM, but I have some reservations. My reservations are related to Dean Snyder leaving, the slightly lower rankings compared to Tuck, the smaller alumni community due to the program being younger, and the general negative perceptions that SOM gets for some reason from many forums/online communities (this forum included).
A bit about me: I have WE in agricultural banking and am looking to transition to either a agricultural/agribusiness consulting firm (or a firm that has many agribusiness clients) or a food/cpg/agribusiness company, with a long term goal of working on agricultural development projects in an international development context. I would love to work internationally and also have an interest in sustainability/corporate responsibility. Seeing as I don't want to do the traditional consulting path (although certainly interested in the consulting world), I figured the diversity of careers that students pursue post SOM may serve me better.
Perhaps I am just overthinking things and should just go with my gut because they are both excellent programs, but any insight would be very appreciated since all of you on this forum on very in tune with the bschool world. This forum has been an amazing resource through the GMAT/application/interview process. Thanks in advance!
19 Dec 2018, 14:15
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Wow! Congratulations!
Yale has had quite a bit controversy with many continuing to claim that it is not a truly Top 10 school, which to their satisfaction, Yale did get booted out this year from US News to spot 11. In any case, many believe that SOM's popularity comes from its high undergrad ranking and that BSchool is not as strong.... that's what I have been hearing over and over from Yale haters (in line with your references). I think in part the feeling is somewhat negative is that you would be attending the lowest ranking Yale school (Yale undergrad, ranked #3, Law - ranked #1, Med School - ranked #11, and BSchool - ranked #11), meaning the undergrads would probably be going to higher-ranking Bschools in 5 years. Some folks may feel as though the school is helped by the undergrad clout and carries the MBA name further, and to those who don't like to ask for help, it may be rubbing them the wrong way.
Yale does have a stronger international brand than many other Schools and it does attract more people since Booth, Kellogg or even Wharton are not as well known as Harvard/MIT/Yale. I think there is some exploration that will need to happen - take a look at the Yale and Tuck reviews and see if you can spot any patterns. It is a tough call, but neither is the wrong solution if you don't have to pay for any of it!
P.S. Thank you for keeping the schools updated on your profile!
Yale has had quite a bit controversy with many continuing to claim that it is not a truly Top 10 school, which to their satisfaction, Yale did get booted out this year from US News to spot 11. In any case, many believe that SOM's popularity comes from its high undergrad ranking and that BSchool is not as strong.... that's what I have been hearing over and over from Yale haters (in line with your references). I think in part the feeling is somewhat negative is that you would be attending the lowest ranking Yale school (Yale undergrad, ranked #3, Law - ranked #1, Med School - ranked #11, and BSchool - ranked #11), meaning the undergrads would probably be going to higher-ranking Bschools in 5 years. Some folks may feel as though the school is helped by the undergrad clout and carries the MBA name further, and to those who don't like to ask for help, it may be rubbing them the wrong way.
Yale does have a stronger international brand than many other Schools and it does attract more people since Booth, Kellogg or even Wharton are not as well known as Harvard/MIT/Yale. I think there is some exploration that will need to happen - take a look at the Yale and Tuck reviews and see if you can spot any patterns. It is a tough call, but neither is the wrong solution if you don't have to pay for any of it!
P.S. Thank you for keeping the schools updated on your profile!
19 Dec 2018, 16:07
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Fit: I think you'd fit right into Yale SOM's community. I know every school has a group of students very much focused on non-traditional MBA paths, but that group might represent a larger percentage of the student body at Yale SOM. You'll definitely find no shortage of people who may have similar career aspirations to you at the greater Yale University, which is highly accessible.
Ranking: I wouldn't worry too much here. For your situation, the key consideration here is the calibre of your classmates. I met several people and even have a few friends at Tuck - they're all fantastic people. I don't think Yale and Tuck are too different in that respect.
Dean Snyder: I believe he'll continue to be involved at Yale, though not as a dean. Yale SOM has been quite transparent about overall school strategy held through townhalls and incredibly adaptive to feedback based on these open discourses. They're also involving students and alumni in their search for dean Snyder's replacement. Dean Synder has done an impeccable job at Yale SOM, but the way they have been handling the successorship situation has been very encouraging.
Yale SOM Haters: I'd be happy to take a call with them or even meet face to face to understand their concerns about Yale SOM and how it may be damaging the fabric of the MBA universe.
I hope this helps.
Ranking: I wouldn't worry too much here. For your situation, the key consideration here is the calibre of your classmates. I met several people and even have a few friends at Tuck - they're all fantastic people. I don't think Yale and Tuck are too different in that respect.
Dean Snyder: I believe he'll continue to be involved at Yale, though not as a dean. Yale SOM has been quite transparent about overall school strategy held through townhalls and incredibly adaptive to feedback based on these open discourses. They're also involving students and alumni in their search for dean Snyder's replacement. Dean Synder has done an impeccable job at Yale SOM, but the way they have been handling the successorship situation has been very encouraging.
Yale SOM Haters: I'd be happy to take a call with them or even meet face to face to understand their concerns about Yale SOM and how it may be damaging the fabric of the MBA universe.
I hope this helps.
