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Updated on: 28 May 2015, 11:32
Originally posted by jimmy347539 on 02 Apr 2015, 12:26.
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Hi All,
Deciding between these 3 schools (there are waitlist options as well, although not counting on those of course).
I would consider Ross and NYU "on-par" with one another in terms of ranking/prestige, with some regional differences - and then I would consider Cornell a very small notch below these schools (recruitment numbers, location, stats, and their lack of Grade Non-Disclosure - which supposedly matters for consulting.) I attended a scholarship weekend which informed me of a 50% tuition scholarship.
My ultimate goal is mgmt consulting (MBB/D preferably, of course - but also open to other top/2nd tier firms or potentially internal strategy/M&A groups at F500).
Stern (NYU):
I guess the part I'm struggling with is understanding the strength of consulting at Stern (I know it's a stereotypical "finance" school, although employment data suggests consulting hiring has been growing significantly and is now 28% of the class (class of 2014)). Stern also doesn't publish the number of hires at specific firms, they just state whether they are 3 or higher - which makes it tough to compare. Also, I'm leaning toward Chicago as my city of preference after MBA (less $$ than NYC) - and there are some mgmt consultants at MBB/D in Chicago from Stern - but navigating this recruitment angle would be good to better understand. It's a lot more expensive to live in NYC while in school, and if my job is in NYC after school than I would continue to pay a higher cost of living after school as well. But what you're paying for also offers incredible opportunities while in school (networking, experiential learning, etc.) so there's that to consider as well.
Ross (U of Michigan):
Definitely seems to have the most MBB/D consultants out of the 3 schools, but it's also the biggest of the 3 schools, so # of offers in light of the larger class size could be a little misleading. Strong placement into Chicago offices it appears. MAP is awesome and counteracts some of the disadvantages there is to being in Ann Arbor. I guess being from NY State originally I'm somewhat biased, but I sometimes wonder if NYU is a "better" brand only because its harder to get into (lower acceptance rate) with higher stats (GMAT/GPA). But I keep trying to tell that side of my brain that those figures are completely useless at this point, the schools are even tied in the rankings (US News) and when you think about a school having 0.1 higher avg. GPA and 10 point higher avg. GMAT, who cares anyway?
Johnson (Cornell):
I feel there is little insight into the specific employment numbers at Johnson as well, and I'm unsure how "far" of a drop-off there is, in terms of getting an MBB/D offer or office location preference out of Johnson. (i.e. they might get MBB/D offers but not really for the NYC/BOS/CHI/SF locations). My main question here is.... despite knowing these disadvantages, is it still worth it to attend, given a 50% scholarship? 50% is very very very attractive amount of money.
Any and all thoughts are greatly appreciated
UPDATE: 5/28/15
My deposit is in at Ross and I'm still active on the Tuck and Kellogg waitlists. It's nice to have a shot at Kellogg and Tuck, but I am also incredibly excited for Ross and looking for some much needed closure to this MBA journey! Hoping to buy myself a school coffee mug and/or a t-shirt - I think I earned it at this point!
Deciding between these 3 schools (there are waitlist options as well, although not counting on those of course).
I would consider Ross and NYU "on-par" with one another in terms of ranking/prestige, with some regional differences - and then I would consider Cornell a very small notch below these schools (recruitment numbers, location, stats, and their lack of Grade Non-Disclosure - which supposedly matters for consulting.) I attended a scholarship weekend which informed me of a 50% tuition scholarship.
My ultimate goal is mgmt consulting (MBB/D preferably, of course - but also open to other top/2nd tier firms or potentially internal strategy/M&A groups at F500).
Stern (NYU):
I guess the part I'm struggling with is understanding the strength of consulting at Stern (I know it's a stereotypical "finance" school, although employment data suggests consulting hiring has been growing significantly and is now 28% of the class (class of 2014)). Stern also doesn't publish the number of hires at specific firms, they just state whether they are 3 or higher - which makes it tough to compare. Also, I'm leaning toward Chicago as my city of preference after MBA (less $$ than NYC) - and there are some mgmt consultants at MBB/D in Chicago from Stern - but navigating this recruitment angle would be good to better understand. It's a lot more expensive to live in NYC while in school, and if my job is in NYC after school than I would continue to pay a higher cost of living after school as well. But what you're paying for also offers incredible opportunities while in school (networking, experiential learning, etc.) so there's that to consider as well.
Ross (U of Michigan):
Definitely seems to have the most MBB/D consultants out of the 3 schools, but it's also the biggest of the 3 schools, so # of offers in light of the larger class size could be a little misleading. Strong placement into Chicago offices it appears. MAP is awesome and counteracts some of the disadvantages there is to being in Ann Arbor. I guess being from NY State originally I'm somewhat biased, but I sometimes wonder if NYU is a "better" brand only because its harder to get into (lower acceptance rate) with higher stats (GMAT/GPA). But I keep trying to tell that side of my brain that those figures are completely useless at this point, the schools are even tied in the rankings (US News) and when you think about a school having 0.1 higher avg. GPA and 10 point higher avg. GMAT, who cares anyway?
Johnson (Cornell):
I feel there is little insight into the specific employment numbers at Johnson as well, and I'm unsure how "far" of a drop-off there is, in terms of getting an MBB/D offer or office location preference out of Johnson. (i.e. they might get MBB/D offers but not really for the NYC/BOS/CHI/SF locations). My main question here is.... despite knowing these disadvantages, is it still worth it to attend, given a 50% scholarship? 50% is very very very attractive amount of money.
Any and all thoughts are greatly appreciated
UPDATE: 5/28/15
My deposit is in at Ross and I'm still active on the Tuck and Kellogg waitlists. It's nice to have a shot at Kellogg and Tuck, but I am also incredibly excited for Ross and looking for some much needed closure to this MBA journey! Hoping to buy myself a school coffee mug and/or a t-shirt - I think I earned it at this point!
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If your end goal is in consulting, Ross would be my choice. Good luck for your waitlists - I am going to release myself from one of Tuck or Kellogg by the end of the month and I hope that changes your decision.
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03 Apr 2015, 07:28
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Congrats on getting into some excellent programs! Are you choosing between Tuck and Kellogg right now and have given up on Booth?
