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Just got a wonderful call from Kellogg yesterday and I'm thrilled to be accepted (although I already expected the acceptance)... but I apparently squealed when it came to UCLA. I also got into USC (still waiting for their SLOW MAILS) and I am waiting for Georgetown.
Kellogg no scholarship; UCLA $20k / year.
Post MBA goals: ultimately come back to join my family business, expanding and reforming for new markets and industry. To do that I require a good year or two in strategy/marketing (media and all) kinda role in the food industry (tech involvement will be a huge plus). I assume that if I want to get a job in the US, an internship will be a huge plus. UCLA also offers academic internship so I am super torn.
Location: in the future I hope to work in the US (strong West Coast preference) for a while if that's even remotely possible with my BG? If not, Singapore would also be cool.
My background: 2 years at a tier 3 management consultancy (Hewitt, Mercer, Hay), and forever in the family business but technically 1.
WE: 3 years at matriculation.
Age: 23 at matriculation. But here's the kicker, parents are old and about to retire in 2021. I don't really wanna waste time waiting to apply for schools next year.
Concern: I'm from Thailand. Prestige is huge in our country. My parents pretty much don't care as long as I'm happy. The rest of my not so close friends and mentors are pushing for Kellogg because the local network and prestige. My close friends have the same response as my parents.
Truth: I really wanna go to UCLA. Also, Rumelt teaches there. Money is not my concern but the scholarship IS NICE. I also did not click well with a Kellogg alum who was once my client during my work as a consultant. I didn't really click well with the Kellogg interviewer as well. My experience with UCLA was better. I feel really biased.
Question:
how likely is it to have a switch of programs if I email Kellogg to ask?
what's your opinion?
UCLA: would cost around 140k in 2 years for me
UCLA+
- internship opportunities + increased probably of working abroad
- location
- scholarship
- honestly? Proximity to a burgeoning tech hub and a food city
- academics here are no sweat as well
- 2Y program! I will probably be acclimated with the state.
UCLA-
- Prestige/Ranking
- Local network in Thailand is still small as it's only in the recent years UCLA started accepting more Thai students
Kellogg: would cost around 125k in 1 year for me
Kellogg+
- Prestige/Ranking
- Local network in Thailand
- Very strong in strategy and marketing
Kellogg-
- LOCATION IS COLD
- no internship + lowered opportunity for employment abroad
- I won't get to mingle as much as the 2Y program people
- 1Y, I'm not good with settling down in countries within a year. Already had that kind of experience when I studied abroad in Japan.
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Kellogg no scholarship; UCLA $20k / year.
Post MBA goals: ultimately come back to join my family business, expanding and reforming for new markets and industry. To do that I require a good year or two in strategy/marketing (media and all) kinda role in the food industry (tech involvement will be a huge plus). I assume that if I want to get a job in the US, an internship will be a huge plus. UCLA also offers academic internship so I am super torn.
Location: in the future I hope to work in the US (strong West Coast preference) for a while if that's even remotely possible with my BG? If not, Singapore would also be cool.
My background: 2 years at a tier 3 management consultancy (Hewitt, Mercer, Hay), and forever in the family business but technically 1.
WE: 3 years at matriculation.
Age: 23 at matriculation. But here's the kicker, parents are old and about to retire in 2021. I don't really wanna waste time waiting to apply for schools next year.
Concern: I'm from Thailand. Prestige is huge in our country. My parents pretty much don't care as long as I'm happy. The rest of my not so close friends and mentors are pushing for Kellogg because the local network and prestige. My close friends have the same response as my parents.
Truth: I really wanna go to UCLA. Also, Rumelt teaches there. Money is not my concern but the scholarship IS NICE. I also did not click well with a Kellogg alum who was once my client during my work as a consultant. I didn't really click well with the Kellogg interviewer as well. My experience with UCLA was better. I feel really biased.
Question:
how likely is it to have a switch of programs if I email Kellogg to ask?
what's your opinion?
UCLA: would cost around 140k in 2 years for me
UCLA+
- internship opportunities + increased probably of working abroad
- location
- scholarship
- honestly? Proximity to a burgeoning tech hub and a food city
- academics here are no sweat as well
- 2Y program! I will probably be acclimated with the state.
UCLA-
- Prestige/Ranking
- Local network in Thailand is still small as it's only in the recent years UCLA started accepting more Thai students
Kellogg: would cost around 125k in 1 year for me
Kellogg+
- Prestige/Ranking
- Local network in Thailand
- Very strong in strategy and marketing
Kellogg-
- LOCATION IS COLD
- no internship + lowered opportunity for employment abroad
- I won't get to mingle as much as the 2Y program people
- 1Y, I'm not good with settling down in countries within a year. Already had that kind of experience when I studied abroad in Japan.
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22 Mar 2017, 20:42
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Congratulations! Very well done.
Are you implying that you want to switch to the Kellogg's 2-year program with a summer internship?
(I am surprised you got in/chose the 1-year program - those traditionally are intended for non-career switches and more seasoned applicants). I don't know Kellogg's 1-year program well enough but I guess I would be curious why you chose it or why you were picked for it. Is it easier to get into than the traditional 2-year program?
P.S. I personally like the 2-year program. It allows you to spread your wings a bit, try a few things, and even fail - it is much more forgiving and less intense. You can do a study abroad if recruiting is not a huge problem (you will do that in the first semester in your second year). However, Kellogg is much better ranked and is a national/global name, while UCLA is regional and west-coast based with lesser of a reputation and looser alum base. I am sorry that you had some negative experience - those may be outliers. I think you definitely should ask Kellogg about switching to the 2-year program. In my experience it is possible but not sure what considerations Kellogg will make.
Are you implying that you want to switch to the Kellogg's 2-year program with a summer internship?
(I am surprised you got in/chose the 1-year program - those traditionally are intended for non-career switches and more seasoned applicants). I don't know Kellogg's 1-year program well enough but I guess I would be curious why you chose it or why you were picked for it. Is it easier to get into than the traditional 2-year program?
P.S. I personally like the 2-year program. It allows you to spread your wings a bit, try a few things, and even fail - it is much more forgiving and less intense. You can do a study abroad if recruiting is not a huge problem (you will do that in the first semester in your second year). However, Kellogg is much better ranked and is a national/global name, while UCLA is regional and west-coast based with lesser of a reputation and looser alum base. I am sorry that you had some negative experience - those may be outliers. I think you definitely should ask Kellogg about switching to the 2-year program. In my experience it is possible but not sure what considerations Kellogg will make.
Mimster
Joined: 25 Jul 2015
Last visit: 23 Jan 2020
Posts: 104
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 52
Location: Thailand
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Schools: Anderson '19 (A$) Marshall '19 (A$) McDonough '19 (A$) Sloan '19 (D) Kellogg 1YR '18 (A) Kellogg '19 (M)
GMAT 1: 550 Q37 V28
GMAT 2: 660 Q47 V34
GMAT 3: 650 Q44 V35
GMAT 4: 680 Q49 V32
GMAT 5: 740 Q49 V42
GPA: 3.33
Products:
Schools: Anderson '19 (A$) Marshall '19 (A$) McDonough '19 (A$) Sloan '19 (D) Kellogg 1YR '18 (A) Kellogg '19 (M)
GMAT 5: 740 Q49 V42
Posts: 104
Kudos:
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22 Mar 2017, 20:46
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Congratulations! Very well done.
Are you implying that you want to switch to the Kellogg's 2-year program with a summer internship?
(I am surprised you got in/chose the 1-year program - those traditionally are intended for non-career switches and more seasoned applicants). I don't know Kellogg's 1-year program well enough but I guess I would be curious why you chose it or why you were picked for it. Is it easier to get into than the traditional 2-year program?
P.S. I personally like the 2-year program. It allows you to spread your wings a bit, try a few things, and even fail - it is much more forgiving and less intense. You can do a study abroad if recruiting is not a huge problem (you will do that in the first semester in your second year). However, Kellogg is much better ranked and is a national/global name, while UCLA is regional and west-coast based with lesser of a reputation and looser alum base. I am sorry that you had some negative experience - those may be outliers. I think you definitely should ask Kellogg about switching to the 2-year program. In my experience it is possible but not sure what considerations Kellogg will make.
Are you implying that you want to switch to the Kellogg's 2-year program with a summer internship?
(I am surprised you got in/chose the 1-year program - those traditionally are intended for non-career switches and more seasoned applicants). I don't know Kellogg's 1-year program well enough but I guess I would be curious why you chose it or why you were picked for it. Is it easier to get into than the traditional 2-year program?
P.S. I personally like the 2-year program. It allows you to spread your wings a bit, try a few things, and even fail - it is much more forgiving and less intense. You can do a study abroad if recruiting is not a huge problem (you will do that in the first semester in your second year). However, Kellogg is much better ranked and is a national/global name, while UCLA is regional and west-coast based with lesser of a reputation and looser alum base. I am sorry that you had some negative experience - those may be outliers. I think you definitely should ask Kellogg about switching to the 2-year program. In my experience it is possible but not sure what considerations Kellogg will make.
Yup that's correct. The reason I applied to a 1Y program was because at the time my GMAT was only at 680. After the deadline had passed (a week later) I nailed a 740. Back then I also emailed Kellogg but they didn't allow me to be switched into the other candidate pool.
And I see! Thank you for the input about the switching thing. I guess it's time to craft some emails and pray.
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