I have fortunately received admits for Cornell one-year MBA (with a little Forte Fellowship) and Tuck MBA (no scholarship).
I'm a 31 yr old Indian female, currently working as a healthcare consultant in the US.
Post MBA goal: Corporate Strategy/ Product Manager in Healthcare or CPG
I visited both Cornell-Johnson and Tuck and, loved them both. Both schools offer a tight-knit community experience.
Cornell Cornell did seem more accessible (in terms of location) as compared to Tuck.
Considering the opportunity cost of 1 year vs 2 year program, Cornell will enable me to get back into the workforce quicker.
Johnson Forte Fellow title should have some additional benefits. (Looking for some insights here!)
TuckTuck has the better-known MBA program.
Tuck has a strong focus on healthcare through its Healthcare Initiative.
My constraints:
Funds: Arranging funds is a major challenge. I also don't want to spend the next decade struggling to pay off debt.
Long-term brand value in the international market: Given the current H1B visa situation in US, I'm open to the option of moving out of US, and I want to ensure that the school's brand is internationally well-known.
Please advise on which option to choose.