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Hi all!
This week I received the very good news that I've been accepted into both Tuck and Ross. The bad news is it looks like their admitted students weekends are the same weekend, so I can't go to both. I have visited both schools before for interviews, but I didn't get a strong sense one way or the other from those visits. I'm looking not just for advice on where to go, but people's perception of the culture and fit of the respective communities. For reference, I am mostly looking to pivot into corporate strategy, leadership development programs, or potentially even tech PM (no real prior tech experience though, which could be a deal breaker) from a data analytics background.
Traditionally, it looks like Tuck has been the stronger program, but recently that gap seems to have basically closed (US News just ranked Ross tied for #10 and Tuck at #12).
Tuck pros:
-small class size (280 vs Ross 430) and lack of part-time or executive MBA offerings mean more access to faculty and probably a tighter-knit community
-I've heard multiple people talk about how incredibly happy Tuckies are. This was a very unique theme that I didn't quite get at other schools, so it stood out to me. Maybe that's just reflective of the supposed "party culture" that some have labelled Tuck with, which I certainly wouldn't mind, but isn't a priority for me.
-I've heard that securing good housing in Ann Arbor can be difficult, but that doesn't seem to be much of a concern at Tuck
-Perhaps the stronger brand? But if so it doesn't seem by much anymore (see most recent rankings).
Ross pros:
-Ann Arbor seems to be a much more lively town than Hanover, especially with Detroit nearby for concerts, sports, etc.
-Travelling out of Ann Arbor is MUCH easier than Hanover, where you have to drive 2-3 hours just to get to an airport
-Ross seems like it might place better into tech, if I decide to go down that route
-Ross has better placement in areas outside of the Northeast, and I may want to go West after graduation
-Ross seems like it might have a wider variety of courses to offer than Tuck
I'd say my priorities are, in order:
1) Having the strongest job prospects possible across the functions mentioned above (corp strat, LDP's, & tech PM): edge unclear, perhaps Ross because tech?
2) Having a tight-knit community: edge Tuck?
3) Having a good community for my partner: both seem great in this regard
4) Having a fun/memorable experience: edge Tuck?
5) Having a vibrant town to live in: edge Ross?
6) Nice weather: edge... nobody lol
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!!
This week I received the very good news that I've been accepted into both Tuck and Ross. The bad news is it looks like their admitted students weekends are the same weekend, so I can't go to both. I have visited both schools before for interviews, but I didn't get a strong sense one way or the other from those visits. I'm looking not just for advice on where to go, but people's perception of the culture and fit of the respective communities. For reference, I am mostly looking to pivot into corporate strategy, leadership development programs, or potentially even tech PM (no real prior tech experience though, which could be a deal breaker) from a data analytics background.
Traditionally, it looks like Tuck has been the stronger program, but recently that gap seems to have basically closed (US News just ranked Ross tied for #10 and Tuck at #12).
Tuck pros:
-small class size (280 vs Ross 430) and lack of part-time or executive MBA offerings mean more access to faculty and probably a tighter-knit community
-I've heard multiple people talk about how incredibly happy Tuckies are. This was a very unique theme that I didn't quite get at other schools, so it stood out to me. Maybe that's just reflective of the supposed "party culture" that some have labelled Tuck with, which I certainly wouldn't mind, but isn't a priority for me.
-I've heard that securing good housing in Ann Arbor can be difficult, but that doesn't seem to be much of a concern at Tuck
-Perhaps the stronger brand? But if so it doesn't seem by much anymore (see most recent rankings).
Ross pros:
-Ann Arbor seems to be a much more lively town than Hanover, especially with Detroit nearby for concerts, sports, etc.
-Travelling out of Ann Arbor is MUCH easier than Hanover, where you have to drive 2-3 hours just to get to an airport
-Ross seems like it might place better into tech, if I decide to go down that route
-Ross has better placement in areas outside of the Northeast, and I may want to go West after graduation
-Ross seems like it might have a wider variety of courses to offer than Tuck
I'd say my priorities are, in order:
1) Having the strongest job prospects possible across the functions mentioned above (corp strat, LDP's, & tech PM): edge unclear, perhaps Ross because tech?
2) Having a tight-knit community: edge Tuck?
3) Having a good community for my partner: both seem great in this regard
4) Having a fun/memorable experience: edge Tuck?
5) Having a vibrant town to live in: edge Ross?
6) Nice weather: edge... nobody lol
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!!
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