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Location: Brazil
Concentration: General Management
Schools: Johnson '18 (A) Ross '18 (WL) Tuck '18 (M) Yale '18 (A) Anderson '18 (WL) Insead July'17 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V38
GPA: 3.21
Schools: Johnson '18 (A) Ross '18 (WL) Tuck '18 (M) Yale '18 (A) Anderson '18 (WL) Insead July'17 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V38
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16 Mar 2016, 14:28
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Hey guys,
Greetings from Brazil!
Got accepted in this two great Schools and would appreciate your insights...
Post-MBA plan: Ultimately I want to return to my family's business in Brazil (discretionary retail), but if opportunities arise I would like to work abroad (either USA or EU) for a while. My plan is to recruit for a big retailer (such as Amazon) or Consulting (MBB).
Academically I feel that both Schools are similar (general management focused) and professionally I know both will open doors. In the end I know I will follow my heart, but I am interested to know what would you guys do if you were in my shoes and why?
So far this is my pros/cons list on each School:
Tuck
Pros:
Good personal fit - prefer living in the US than in EU;
Strong Community - loved the people and the Hanover NH location;
2 Years;
Cons:
Brand slightly less known in Brazil compared to other top10 schools or INSEAD;
Smaller network;
weather - although I wouldn't say this is too much of a problem;
INSEAD
Pros:
Outstanding reputation and awesome brand;
Good family business network and programs;
Cheaper coast of attendance;
My wife has Italian citizenship - which could help her find a job if she wants to do it (this is not her plan though);
Possibility to travel all across Europe;
Cons:
1 year - this is a big one - I feel like the program is going to be intense and I would not be able to enjoy the experience as much as I would in a 2Y program;
No possibility to do a summer internship to explore the careers I want to - Would need to recruit after the MBA;
Not in the US - which would probably make recruiting to the US "almost impossible" if I decide that I want to work there, although I don't necessarily want to work in the US;
Language - I know the courses will be in English and this is an amazing opportunity to learn a new language, but it is tough living in a country that you don't speak the language - I will be in the Fontainebleau Campus and speak 0 French;
Greetings from Brazil!
Got accepted in this two great Schools and would appreciate your insights...
Post-MBA plan: Ultimately I want to return to my family's business in Brazil (discretionary retail), but if opportunities arise I would like to work abroad (either USA or EU) for a while. My plan is to recruit for a big retailer (such as Amazon) or Consulting (MBB).
Academically I feel that both Schools are similar (general management focused) and professionally I know both will open doors. In the end I know I will follow my heart, but I am interested to know what would you guys do if you were in my shoes and why?
So far this is my pros/cons list on each School:
Tuck
Pros:
Good personal fit - prefer living in the US than in EU;
Strong Community - loved the people and the Hanover NH location;
2 Years;
Cons:
Brand slightly less known in Brazil compared to other top10 schools or INSEAD;
Smaller network;
weather - although I wouldn't say this is too much of a problem;
INSEAD
Pros:
Outstanding reputation and awesome brand;
Good family business network and programs;
Cheaper coast of attendance;
My wife has Italian citizenship - which could help her find a job if she wants to do it (this is not her plan though);
Possibility to travel all across Europe;
Cons:
1 year - this is a big one - I feel like the program is going to be intense and I would not be able to enjoy the experience as much as I would in a 2Y program;
No possibility to do a summer internship to explore the careers I want to - Would need to recruit after the MBA;
Not in the US - which would probably make recruiting to the US "almost impossible" if I decide that I want to work there, although I don't necessarily want to work in the US;
Language - I know the courses will be in English and this is an amazing opportunity to learn a new language, but it is tough living in a country that you don't speak the language - I will be in the Fontainebleau Campus and speak 0 French;
16 Mar 2016, 21:07
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It seems you have done a good analysis of the situation at both schools. I am not super familiar with Insead, in part because they keep their stats and details close to their chest, but do you feel they have the right on campus recruiting events? And how much MBB is there in Europe hired locally?
You are correct that being in Europe for school will probably put you there or Asia for work.... Would be tough without French to work in France so that leaves UK or Portugal realistically?
I think of you have time, you are not feeling pressure to get back into the work force, and your work experience is not 10+ years, a 2-year tuck program is a good fit.
At the same time I am not sure that I can say it would be relaxing doing the MBA - it is hard work either way. Insead would definitely leave fewer options for "self discovery" and "soul searching". You will be sending resumes out in October.
PS. A lot of the success in your MBA depends on your personal network. Do you have anything in either Europe or US? Folks you can leverage or people who could recommend or vouch for you? That would potentially be a big enough reason to attend Insead rather Tuck.
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You are correct that being in Europe for school will probably put you there or Asia for work.... Would be tough without French to work in France so that leaves UK or Portugal realistically?
I think of you have time, you are not feeling pressure to get back into the work force, and your work experience is not 10+ years, a 2-year tuck program is a good fit.
At the same time I am not sure that I can say it would be relaxing doing the MBA - it is hard work either way. Insead would definitely leave fewer options for "self discovery" and "soul searching". You will be sending resumes out in October.
PS. A lot of the success in your MBA depends on your personal network. Do you have anything in either Europe or US? Folks you can leverage or people who could recommend or vouch for you? That would potentially be a big enough reason to attend Insead rather Tuck.
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17 Mar 2016, 04:27
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Congrats for both schools.
One of Dilemma that no one likes to be in
Both schools will serve your short & long term goals. Every schools has its dominant geographical presence for MBB. Both have partner club that may suit your wife and allow to engage in the community. I'm leaning to Tuck as 2-year program can give you self-reflection and get max. of electives that serve long term goal. Yet, I'm not sure about retail for both schools. You can ask both career service. In Tuck there are different ways of learning such global consulting projects and Independent study that may you utilize to help you to research an interest topic for your family business. I assume that the 1-year program won't help you doing this due to time limit.
In case of choosing INSEAD for other concerns such as your wife privilege to work there, you won't lose. Both schools have there vibes.
One of Dilemma that no one likes to be in
Both schools will serve your short & long term goals. Every schools has its dominant geographical presence for MBB. Both have partner club that may suit your wife and allow to engage in the community. I'm leaning to Tuck as 2-year program can give you self-reflection and get max. of electives that serve long term goal. Yet, I'm not sure about retail for both schools. You can ask both career service. In Tuck there are different ways of learning such global consulting projects and Independent study that may you utilize to help you to research an interest topic for your family business. I assume that the 1-year program won't help you doing this due to time limit.
In case of choosing INSEAD for other concerns such as your wife privilege to work there, you won't lose. Both schools have there vibes.
