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Olin ($$) vs McCombs 21 May 2015, 08:57
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Hi Folks

It's pretty late in the game for Fall 2015 but I just got admitted into Olin with a substantial scholarship (I applied in Round 5/April 1 deadline). I was also admitted off the Round 1 waitlist to McCombs earlier this month, and paid my 2000$ deposit.

Being an international student interested in marketing roles post MBA, which school is the better choice? Given a choice, I would prefer to work/stay in California, but that's not really a major option with either of these schools, so it's immaterial.

Also, what is the likelihood of McCombs negotiating a scholarship with a candidate they admitted off the waitlist? Unlikely, but possible yes... but I would appreciate any insights, especially from current/past students at either of these schools.

Thank you!
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Olin ($$) vs McCombs 22 May 2015, 09:10
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Being an international student interested in marketing roles post MBA, which school is the better choice? Given a choice, I would prefer to work/stay in California, but that's not really a major option with either of these schools, so it's immaterial.
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I recommend reaching out to alumni regarding how easy it was to find companies that sponsor and recruit on-campus or off-campus with alumni connections. I know someone from Olin that is stuck in a company he doesn't like because it was one of the few firms that sponsors international students for work visas on campus. Not sure about McCombs, so I can't speak for it (could be better or worse). That being said, I heard great things from people who attended there regarding their experience. However, I hear the recruiting scene if you want to get a job outside the mid-west is difficult. I'm curious if other alumni may have another opinion. Great option if you want to settle in St. Louis. I assume the same (latter) goes for McCombs if you like Austin (maybe good marketing opportunities related to sxsw or do they just fly everyone in from NYC and LAX?).

While I don't like the city of St. Louis and have zero interest living there after seeing how they they handled the Ferguson crisis, I can say first-hand that the WashU campus is amazing and the new business school building is fabulous. I did an executive education program there for work and it was interesting, but nothing amazing.

Edit: Congrats on admission and the scholarship!
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Olin ($$) vs McCombs 22 May 2015, 16:13
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Congrats! Weight your options carefully. 50k is no joke especially if u r taking a loan. However that being said, McCombs has a stellar reputation in Austin and rest of Texas. Could open many doors. Likewise, I found Olin students very responsive. Anyway, I don't see harm in negotiating with McCombs. Let them know that u really wanna go there but a similarly ranked school has offered you a generous scholarship. Ask them nicely. May be they will throw in some dollars. Good luck!