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Fuqua vs Johnson vs Kenan-Flagler ($$$) for management consulting Updated on: 17 Mar 2015, 14:23
Originally posted by 20MBA15 on 16 Mar 2015, 08:23.
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I was fortunate to be admitted to three great schools and now have the luxury to make a choice. I am planning on pursuing a career in management consulting upon graduation and would ideally work internationally for a while. I have untraditional background and am a career switcher. I like Johnson's location on the East Coast. I like Fuqua's curriculum and the opportunity to complete consulting projects abroad. Kenan-Flagler has offered me a substantial scholarship, which further complicates the decision process.

I would really appreciate some outside perspective. Thank you in advance!!
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Fuqua vs Johnson vs Kenan-Flagler ($$$) for management consulting 16 Mar 2015, 13:08
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If you're interested in consulting, Fuqua is much stronger than either Johnson or KF. KF did pretty well in McK ATL last year, but that's about it among MBB as far as I know.
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Fuqua vs Johnson vs Kenan-Flagler ($$$) for management consulting 16 Mar 2015, 19:29
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Looking at the poll, Fuqua seems to be the clear winner so far..
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Fuqua vs Johnson vs Kenan-Flagler ($$$) for management consulting 19 Mar 2015, 19:18
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If you're interested in consulting, Fuqua is much stronger than either Johnson or KF. KF did pretty well in McK ATL last year, but that's about it among MBB as far as I know.
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Would you consider Fuqua's brand to be stronger than KF and Johnson nationally and internationally? I am a foreigner and do plan on working internationally, so I thought that the ivy league brand would carry more weight outside the U.S. I am really torn between Johnson and Fuqua.
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Would you consider Fuqua's brand to be stronger than KF and Johnson nationally and internationally? I am a foreigner and do plan on working internationally, so I thought that the ivy league brand would carry more weight outside the U.S. I am really torn between Johnson and Fuqua.
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Parent school brand does not carry over to b-school recruiting. (Duke is generally considered a more prestigious university than Cornell in the US).

I presume that you are from a non-European country. Because if you are, it would be better to go to a European b-school. Non-US/European consulting offices tend to pull from top 10 US b-school and LBS/INSEAD. Another important factor for international recruiting is the strength of alum in your target company. Fuqua has a great presence in many international consulting offices. Those connections will help you get in the door.
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Fuqua vs Johnson vs Kenan-Flagler ($$$) for management consulting 25 Mar 2015, 15:09
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Would you consider Fuqua's brand to be stronger than KF and Johnson nationally and internationally? I am a foreigner and do plan on working internationally, so I thought that the ivy league brand would carry more weight outside the U.S. I am really torn between Johnson and Fuqua.
Parent school brand does not carry over to b-school recruiting. (Duke is generally considered a more prestigious university than Cornell in the US).

I presume that you are from a non-European country. Because if you are, it would be better to go to a European b-school. Non-US/European consulting offices tend to pull from top 10 US b-school and LBS/INSEAD. Another important factor for international recruiting is the strength of alum in your target company. Fuqua has a great presence in many international consulting offices. Those connections will help you get in the door.
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Second this. If you really want MBB / consulting. Fuqua is a no-brainer.