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Concentration: General Management, Strategy
Schools: HBS '18 (D) Stanford '18 (D) Kellogg '18 (D) Booth '18 (WL) Ross '18 (A) Haas '18 (A) Wharton '18 (D)
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V41
GPA: 3.9
WE:Analyst (Internet and New Media)
Schools: HBS '18 (D) Stanford '18 (D) Kellogg '18 (D) Booth '18 (WL) Ross '18 (A) Haas '18 (A) Wharton '18 (D)
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V41
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20 Dec 2015, 18:36
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I haven't found many threads discussing Haas in GMAT Club (likely a function of a small class size) so I hope I can get some opinions on my current situation.
I am lucky to have been admitted to 2 very strong programs: Michigan Ross and Berkeley Haas. Michigan included a scholarship of about 25%/year. I have not received anything up front from Haas as much of the scholarship process appears to be post-admission. I should know more by late January.
From a career perspective, I currently work in tech (digital advertising), but I think I want to transition to a large consumer company, specifically beverages (Coca-Cola, AB InBev, Starbucks, LVMH, etc). That said, I have no experience in that industry and may very well not enjoy the larger, corporate environment relative to the fast-paced tech environment. It is possible I would return to tech post-MBA and likely at an emerging mid-size company (i.e. not Amazon, Apple, Google, etc).
Additionally, my wife is finishing up medical school this year and will be ranking residency programs BEFORE the admit weekends for Haas and Ross. I have to make a decision by mid-February on my program of choice, which will influence her program rankings.
I think Ross has some better career prospects in consumer companies given its proximity to companies like AB InBev. The scholarship moves the needle slightly, especially when considering the lower cost of living in Ann Arbor. All that said, I have lived in the Midwest before and attended a Big 10 school so it's not necessarily a "new" experience. Additionally, Ross places well in tech, but more often in the larger companies that are less attractive to me.
Haas carries a special place in my heart (not 100% sure why) and it feels a bit more like conquering the unknown. There seem to be some good consumer company options in the area (Campari, Nestle, Clorox, Gallo Winery), but as far as I can tell there are definitely fewer formal recruiting options. And if I decide to return to tech, there isn't a better place to be than the Bay Area. The cost of living is obviously a slight concern with the potential for no scholarship and already carrying $200K in my wife's med school debt.
TL;DR = My head tells me Ross, my heart tells me Haas
I am lucky to have been admitted to 2 very strong programs: Michigan Ross and Berkeley Haas. Michigan included a scholarship of about 25%/year. I have not received anything up front from Haas as much of the scholarship process appears to be post-admission. I should know more by late January.
From a career perspective, I currently work in tech (digital advertising), but I think I want to transition to a large consumer company, specifically beverages (Coca-Cola, AB InBev, Starbucks, LVMH, etc). That said, I have no experience in that industry and may very well not enjoy the larger, corporate environment relative to the fast-paced tech environment. It is possible I would return to tech post-MBA and likely at an emerging mid-size company (i.e. not Amazon, Apple, Google, etc).
Additionally, my wife is finishing up medical school this year and will be ranking residency programs BEFORE the admit weekends for Haas and Ross. I have to make a decision by mid-February on my program of choice, which will influence her program rankings.
I think Ross has some better career prospects in consumer companies given its proximity to companies like AB InBev. The scholarship moves the needle slightly, especially when considering the lower cost of living in Ann Arbor. All that said, I have lived in the Midwest before and attended a Big 10 school so it's not necessarily a "new" experience. Additionally, Ross places well in tech, but more often in the larger companies that are less attractive to me.
Haas carries a special place in my heart (not 100% sure why) and it feels a bit more like conquering the unknown. There seem to be some good consumer company options in the area (Campari, Nestle, Clorox, Gallo Winery), but as far as I can tell there are definitely fewer formal recruiting options. And if I decide to return to tech, there isn't a better place to be than the Bay Area. The cost of living is obviously a slight concern with the potential for no scholarship and already carrying $200K in my wife's med school debt.
TL;DR = My head tells me Ross, my heart tells me Haas
20 Dec 2015, 20:27
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I do not think the small $ amount could be a deal breaker if you are an American. If you are in India or other low income economies like me, you may pick Ross. From a career standpoint, if Haas has more companies you want to work at, and if you want to be in West Coast, do not think twice 
Both are equally great schools!
Both are equally great schools! 
