Kellogg v. INSEAD v. Tuck/Ross/Fuqua/Cornell

Question

Just got admitted to Kellogg, INSEAD, Cornell (40,000 USD Scholarship), Ross, Fuqua (60,000 USD Scholarship) and I am expecting a positive outcome
at Tuck Ross and Fuqua too. Would appreciate insights on school selection:

Goals: MBB consulting or corporate rotational program
Long term goal is to work in Asia

INSEAD - Almost guarantee a first interview at MBB, ROI is high, and very large, international network which is something i appreciate.
Kellogg - Also strong in consulting, seems more famous in China, and 2 years gives one more options to explore different areas. Network is smaller and
overly concentrated in the US.

It seems that if I just want an MBB job post-graduation in Asia INSEAD offers the better value for money. However, it does seem that INSEAD is
strongest in EMEIA and Kellogg is stronger in China and East Asia generally.

Your views will be appreciated.

mgg234 · Answer

I'd recommend Kellogg. INSEAD's figures are MASSIVELY inflated by sponsored students. Non-sponsored students who want to work at MBB don't actually do that great. They are at a disadvantage since they aren't able to do a summer internship (LBS is actually better for this reason).

For Kellogg versus Duke/etc, just look at the employment reports, Kellogg does much better. Tuck is a peer of Kellogg, but just make sure you're okay living in the middle of no where.

asimov · Answer

I think you should wait until you have all admission packages to make the decision. There may be scholarships involved so that it may tip your decision.

I agree with mgg234’s view of INSEAD. INSEAD has a lot of sponsored MBB students. I too heard difficulty for non-consulting background students in converting an MBB offer. There may be difference in opportunity depending on the campus you enroll in.
 
Kellogg is a great school for your goal. I do think the competitive gap over the other schools fades if you are looking for opportunities in Asia. Scholarship could tip the call in this case.

I saw that you are accepted at CEIBS, so I assume that you are interested in China. I think CEIBS would give you an advantage if you are a foreigner looking to work China. I know a person who decline Stanford offer for CEIBS. If you are Chinese, I would recommend overseas experience.

anastasia1109 · Answer

I vote for Tuck.

The reason why INSEAD is not so good choice is just as what mgg234 said.

As Kellogg and Tuck are peers with each other, I just simply like Tuck since I was born in a little town.

I think it really depends on which school you can fit in and which school you have special feeling when they are almost same.

Lolman · Answer

Does a 60,000USD scholarship from duke make any difference

asimov · Answer

As I mentioned above, I think in this case, Fuqua would be your best bet. Having been out of school for a bit, working with other elite b-school graduates, and seeing the career progression of everyone, I do not think the difference in school will make up for $60K of scholarship. I would take the $60K in a heartbeat and never look back.

mgg234 · Answer

Depends what you want to do, and how much you want to do it. Duke gives you a decent chance at Southern office MBB and great chance as Deloitte. Kellogg gets you a good chance at MBB everywhere (well, NY/SF are still very tough), and excellent chance at Deloitte. Many people at Duke get into consulting, but they lag the M7 a bit at the elite firms. That said, with a $60k scholarship, you'll also be better than the average applicant at Duke.

Lolman · Answer

I spoke to an experienced career coach and he said Kellogg has an edge in consulting recruitment, PE recruitment in China, and global brand generally. I think
i will still choose Kellogg. An M7 holds even more weight in China / Asia, which generally is even more of an educational brandname whore haha

PTK · Answer

Consider a life long . i.e. 20 years out of biz school value of $60k ( $3k, i will make it easy for you. Lol). assume no interest. and and life long brandname value. Especially if Asia is brand sensitive.

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luckyseventy7 · Answer

Completely agree with the points for Kellogg over Fuqua. If you plan to be in finance or consulting in the long term, the 60k difference is a lot, but I believe it will not be material in the long run. I think Fuqua is a great school and it is possible to get the same job coming out, but as you already mentioned the Kellogg name is stronger and your odds of getting MBB out of MBA will be better. Don't know much about INSEAD though.

Lolman · Answer

Yea, also got a 40,000 from Cornell but i guess its not relevant. I see u are in Booth maybe we can see each other in Chicago

luckyseventy7 · Answer

Yeah I'll be in chicago too so definitely hit me up. best of luck on everything!

Kellogg v. INSEAD v. Tuck/Ross/Fuqua/Cornell

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