Tough call - Foster BS or McCombs BS

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Hello, community,

I'm new here and hoping to receive some expert advice. I've been fortunate enough to have been offered a seat at McCombs and Foster (with a 50% scholarship).
 A bit about my background:  I have experience in M&A/FDD and Management/Strategy consulting.

My goals:  During my time in consulting, I realized that I would like to focus more on Operations/Supply Chain (no specifiy industry focus, Tech would be as fine as any other). On the other hand, I could also picture myself working in the field of healthcare/social impact. I will use my time during my MBA to determine which path to pursue. 
According to my research, both schools perform equally well in both sectors, and I don't have a real preference in terms of brand name either. Consequently, I am leaning towards Foster since they are offering the scholarship.

I would appreciate any advice you can give me. Thank you in advance!

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Blackfantasy · Answer

anybody please? I appreciate it a lot! Gotta fall my decision by tomorrow and just found out about the forum

Blackfantasy · Answer

bb you gave other people grat advice on their questions

I really would appreciate your two cents! Thanks in advance!

bb · Answer

Hi. Sorry for missing your message. It’s been some busy days on GMAT club

Congratulations on your admits ! these are both great regional programs. Foster does really well with tech because it’s in Seattle. Especially the coed tech p.m. positions.

You can also definitely recruit for supply and operations at Amazon. There are always hiring but those are demanding jobs. Amazon operations are very lean and efficient with little room for mistakes.

If you look at the placements, and supply chain are not huge placements. Both programs have about the same numbers. Play about 10 or 12 people per year.

I don’t think there’s really a difference in predictable elements. I would say however that thinking that you will figure anything out during business school is a mistake. Do not make it. There’s no class in business school that will help you figure out your direction or industry. Moreover, you will have very very little time compared to what you have right now. You will absolutely gain no additional knowledge related to your industry compared to where you’re right now. You have a computer, you have LinkedIn you have the entire world in front of you and a lot of time. Use it. Nothing magical will happen when you start going to school … moreover, most of the clubs are only open for the first few weeks of the year and have limited enrollment so if you don’t know what you’re planning to do and I would even suggest company you want to work for, you’re going to be on the losing end of the spectrum. Sorry to be so negative. I made the same mistake thinking that going to school will help me determine my career and refine it. Unfortunately that is not the case or reality. I would suggest setting a deadline by March 1 to lock down your career plans.

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bb · Answer

In terms of the program choice, I realize I didn’t really answer that question, I will probably look at where you have a stronger support network and where you could integrate better. Do you have some friends or family in Seattle or Austin? Do you see yourself Long-term in one of those places?

With your background, your best chances would be consulting. Social side of things is very competitive and cannot support or afford mba graduates with $200,000 of debt.

Foster is basically tech. Everybody’s going into tech in Seattle. Those who are not going to tech, the ones who couldn’t get into it 😂 if you have no intention of being in tech, may not be going to Seattle. This is why it’s very important to have your goals as specific as possible.😇

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Tough call - Foster BS or McCombs BS

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