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27 Mar 2015, 03:20
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Hi GmatClub,
I'll really appreciate is I can get some inputs on my dilemma.
I am an international student (India) from a software industry background. Post-MBA I wish to work in the software industry in a Product Management role (preferably in Silicon Valley-west coast).
I have been fortunate enough to receive admits from two good schools - Johnson and Kelley. While there is no aid from Johnson, Kelley has offered me a merit scholarship and opportunity to work as a graduate assistant. Total funding from Kelley amounts to around $74,000.
To achieve my post-MBA goals, I'll face locational disadvantage in both of the schools.
If, I compare pros and cons of both the schools. Johnson is a bit higher ranked and Cornell's overall brand can help me in my job hunt. On the other hand Kelley being a Marketing oriented school will help me acquire skills for product management.
So, I'll really appreciate if someone could provide me inputs on my situation whether a higher rank and better brand is worth giving up an aid of $74000.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Regards,
Anuj
I'll really appreciate is I can get some inputs on my dilemma.
I am an international student (India) from a software industry background. Post-MBA I wish to work in the software industry in a Product Management role (preferably in Silicon Valley-west coast).
I have been fortunate enough to receive admits from two good schools - Johnson and Kelley. While there is no aid from Johnson, Kelley has offered me a merit scholarship and opportunity to work as a graduate assistant. Total funding from Kelley amounts to around $74,000.
To achieve my post-MBA goals, I'll face locational disadvantage in both of the schools.
If, I compare pros and cons of both the schools. Johnson is a bit higher ranked and Cornell's overall brand can help me in my job hunt. On the other hand Kelley being a Marketing oriented school will help me acquire skills for product management.
So, I'll really appreciate if someone could provide me inputs on my situation whether a higher rank and better brand is worth giving up an aid of $74000.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Regards,
Anuj
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27 Mar 2015, 04:18
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Hi,
Congratulations
I agree with you about your situation. You need to contact both schools and students to know more about software industry or you can review the career reports. I have attached you Kelley. it seems they 1.5% in IT without any info about compensation. You need to review Cornell to weigh your decision. I do not see any IT in Cornell in the link below.
https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/Career-M ... -Year-MBAs
However, you need to consider the finance. Suppose you find Cornell has 3% in IT, Is it worth sacrificing the scholarship???
good luck
Congratulations
I agree with you about your situation. You need to contact both schools and students to know more about software industry or you can review the career reports. I have attached you Kelley. it seems they 1.5% in IT without any info about compensation. You need to review Cornell to weigh your decision. I do not see any IT in Cornell in the link below.
https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/Career-M ... -Year-MBAs
However, you need to consider the finance. Suppose you find Cornell has 3% in IT, Is it worth sacrificing the scholarship???
good luck
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30 Mar 2015, 23:17
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Thanks for your response Mo2men. I tried to get some more information about the schools and found out that both the schools are similar with regards to their technology placements. However, Johnson is a bit higher ranked than Kelley and is a bit better brand name than Kelley. So, my dilemma has now boiled down to only one question. Whether is it worth giving up $70,000 aid for a better rank and brand name? I would be really helpful if you could share your opinion on this? Thanks gain.
