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DefyingGravity
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Updated on: 11 Feb 2014, 13:14
Originally posted by DefyingGravity on 08 Feb 2014, 09:42.
Last edited by DefyingGravity on 11 Feb 2014, 13:14, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by DefyingGravity on 11 Feb 2014, 13:14, edited 1 time in total.
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I am beyond thankful to be in the position of having acceptances from a couple of really great schools. This journey was not easy for me, but it's definitely been worth it.
I've been accepted to Kellogg, Yale (50% scholarship), Duke (70% scholarship), and Tuck (full tuition scholarship).
There is a chance I may receive scholarship money from Kellogg, but for now let's assume I don't.
Duke is a wonderful school but I didn't feel the same "fit" when I visited, so I'm going to decline that offer. I could definitely picture myself at Kellogg, Yale, and Tuck. I liked the students I met and the opportunities the programs offer (I've visited all 3 schools).
I'm planning to pursue a career in education, although I may consider marketing or technology. Basically, my career goals aren't 100% confirmed, so a strong general management curriculum is a plus. Tuck is strong in general management, while Kellogg is obviously a marketing powerhouse and also has a strong social enterprise program. Yale is also strong in social enterprise, and having a scholarship will definitely help me since careers in the social sector tend to pay less. Long-term, I'd like to be on the east coast.
I know this is a personal decision that I need to make on my own, but I'd love to hear others' thoughts. The GMATClub community has been an amazing resource throughout this journey.
Edit: Received scholarship for 50% of tuition from Kellogg
I've been accepted to Kellogg, Yale (50% scholarship), Duke (70% scholarship), and Tuck (full tuition scholarship).
There is a chance I may receive scholarship money from Kellogg, but for now let's assume I don't.
Duke is a wonderful school but I didn't feel the same "fit" when I visited, so I'm going to decline that offer. I could definitely picture myself at Kellogg, Yale, and Tuck. I liked the students I met and the opportunities the programs offer (I've visited all 3 schools).
I'm planning to pursue a career in education, although I may consider marketing or technology. Basically, my career goals aren't 100% confirmed, so a strong general management curriculum is a plus. Tuck is strong in general management, while Kellogg is obviously a marketing powerhouse and also has a strong social enterprise program. Yale is also strong in social enterprise, and having a scholarship will definitely help me since careers in the social sector tend to pay less. Long-term, I'd like to be on the east coast.
I know this is a personal decision that I need to make on my own, but I'd love to hear others' thoughts. The GMATClub community has been an amazing resource throughout this journey.
Edit: Received scholarship for 50% of tuition from Kellogg
08 Feb 2014, 10:31
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Anyone who references Wicked should be at Yale. Enough said. 
All right Gravity - you do have a big decision on your hands. There's a lot to like about all these programs and I'm guessing the real thread the pulled them all together was the community feel. These programs are all known for having super happy and connected cultures. So yay!
In terms of pursuing education work, I'd say Yale hands down. Between the ed conference, the strong education alumni network, and the support of the ed club, it's definitely a great place to be.
My background is in education and even though Kellogg is strong in social enterprise, I was surprised by how hard it was for them to find someone with similar career goals to mine. That said, education pioneers recruits at all these schools so the problem might just have been a weird first contact based on my identity (lgbt) as opposed to my industry (education).
Yale has a TON of marketing classes, so it seems to be an area they're working on, but Kellogg is still the hands down leader here. Most of the marketing people at Yale have done off-campus recruiting. This isn't the worst thing in the world, it's just a consideration. I came in thinking I'd do education and ended up deciding I wanted to experiment this summer with a career switch. I can attest to how easy it has been for me and my other "non-traditional" peers to make that leap. What's nice about Yale is that recruiters come here expecting us to have somewhat quirky backgrounds and definitely seem to appreciate it. With Kellogg, you'll probably have the same experience, but it might be worth asking. Though, I'm making an assumption here that you already worked in education - if that's not the case then maybe this isn't as applicable.
Are you at DAK this weekend? Are you coming to Yale next weekend for Winter Welcome? Will you be at Tuck's whenever it is? I had an inkling for where I wanted to go and the admit weekends solidified my decision quite decisively.
As you probably noticed I'm not as familiar with Tuck, so don't take it as a negative for them. I just didn't research them or talk to anyone there. Supposedly they're great though!
At the end of the day it came down to fit for me. So I guess the most important question for you to answer is what is the most important thing for you in a b-school? If it's career progression (I took this as given at any school, but certain career paths can't), then figure out what school offers you the most opportunities and flexibility (might be Kellogg?). If it's ending up on the east coast, then maybe it's Yale/Tuck. If it's education career path, it's Yale.
Feel free to PM me, but hopefully we'll see you on campus this weekend!
All right Gravity - you do have a big decision on your hands. There's a lot to like about all these programs and I'm guessing the real thread the pulled them all together was the community feel. These programs are all known for having super happy and connected cultures. So yay!
In terms of pursuing education work, I'd say Yale hands down. Between the ed conference, the strong education alumni network, and the support of the ed club, it's definitely a great place to be.
My background is in education and even though Kellogg is strong in social enterprise, I was surprised by how hard it was for them to find someone with similar career goals to mine. That said, education pioneers recruits at all these schools so the problem might just have been a weird first contact based on my identity (lgbt) as opposed to my industry (education).
Yale has a TON of marketing classes, so it seems to be an area they're working on, but Kellogg is still the hands down leader here. Most of the marketing people at Yale have done off-campus recruiting. This isn't the worst thing in the world, it's just a consideration. I came in thinking I'd do education and ended up deciding I wanted to experiment this summer with a career switch. I can attest to how easy it has been for me and my other "non-traditional" peers to make that leap. What's nice about Yale is that recruiters come here expecting us to have somewhat quirky backgrounds and definitely seem to appreciate it. With Kellogg, you'll probably have the same experience, but it might be worth asking. Though, I'm making an assumption here that you already worked in education - if that's not the case then maybe this isn't as applicable.
Are you at DAK this weekend? Are you coming to Yale next weekend for Winter Welcome? Will you be at Tuck's whenever it is? I had an inkling for where I wanted to go and the admit weekends solidified my decision quite decisively.
As you probably noticed I'm not as familiar with Tuck, so don't take it as a negative for them. I just didn't research them or talk to anyone there. Supposedly they're great though!
At the end of the day it came down to fit for me. So I guess the most important question for you to answer is what is the most important thing for you in a b-school? If it's career progression (I took this as given at any school, but certain career paths can't), then figure out what school offers you the most opportunities and flexibility (might be Kellogg?). If it's ending up on the east coast, then maybe it's Yale/Tuck. If it's education career path, it's Yale.
Feel free to PM me, but hopefully we'll see you on campus this weekend!
DefyingGravity
08 Feb 2014, 10:53
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Haha, the Wicked reference seemed apt given this crazy b-school app process.
Anyway, thanks for the reply. I'm not at DAK this weekend; couldn't make it due to some work obligations. However, I will be at Yale's Winter Welcome next weekend. (I'll try to track you down while I'm there.) Tuck's admit weekend isn't until April, which is after the Kellogg and Yale deposits are due, unfortunately.
And yes, I'm currently working in education.
Anyway, thanks for the reply. I'm not at DAK this weekend; couldn't make it due to some work obligations. However, I will be at Yale's Winter Welcome next weekend. (I'll try to track you down while I'm there.) Tuck's admit weekend isn't until April, which is after the Kellogg and Yale deposits are due, unfortunately.
And yes, I'm currently working in education.
