I have been admitted to both IE and HEC Paris and am torn about the decision. Im American, but most of my work experience has been in Africa (Mozambique, Kenya, Nigeria) and I plan to return to the same regions upon completion of my MBA.
I want a strong entrepreneurship focus as I hope to launch my own social enterprise in STEM education for Women. I know IE is strong in entrepreneurship and seems like Madrid would be so much fun, but Im worried about the issue with their rankings this year, and have spoken with a recent alum who had a very bad experience at IE.
HEC seems like the "safer" choice and I actually am very motivated to learn french because I also hope to work in francophone Africa, but I also haven't been able to speak to anyone who went to HEC (other than the interviews, but you cant really be as honest during those). What would be best in my situation?