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06 Apr 2019, 02:49
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Hi all,
I was admitted to NYU (with a full tuition scholarship) and Cornell (with a 50% scholarship).
My post MBA goal is to work 2-3 years in IB in NYC and, then, go back to my home country (in Europe).
It's a tough decision even if, overall, I think NYU would be a better option.
Here is why I would choose NYU:
- Location: I love NYC while I think I might get bored at Ithaca;
- Full tuition scholarship. However, life is less expensive at Ithaca and if I negociate, I might get a full scholarship at Cornell (I am not very confident about that);
- Stern is very strong in IB;
- In my opinion, Stern is more selective and stronger than Johnson (but Cornell > NYU);
- If I change my mind about IB, there would be more networking opportunity to find another job in NYC during the 2nd year.
However, Cornell has many advantages:
- It is also quite strong in IB. Less competition with other students to get interviews;
- If I can manage to get a full scholarship, it would be less expensive than NYU;
- It's Ivy League, so maybe more benefits over the long term?
- Maybe better than Stern in consulting if I change my mind (not sure about this);
- I guess that relationships with students (and alumni) are stronger than NYU.
I would love to have your input. Do you think that, with a long term view, it's better to go to an Ivy League university? Though I would say that, in my home country NYU and Cornell have about the same reputation.
Thank for your help!
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I was admitted to NYU (with a full tuition scholarship) and Cornell (with a 50% scholarship).
My post MBA goal is to work 2-3 years in IB in NYC and, then, go back to my home country (in Europe).
It's a tough decision even if, overall, I think NYU would be a better option.
Here is why I would choose NYU:
- Location: I love NYC while I think I might get bored at Ithaca;
- Full tuition scholarship. However, life is less expensive at Ithaca and if I negociate, I might get a full scholarship at Cornell (I am not very confident about that);
- Stern is very strong in IB;
- In my opinion, Stern is more selective and stronger than Johnson (but Cornell > NYU);
- If I change my mind about IB, there would be more networking opportunity to find another job in NYC during the 2nd year.
However, Cornell has many advantages:
- It is also quite strong in IB. Less competition with other students to get interviews;
- If I can manage to get a full scholarship, it would be less expensive than NYU;
- It's Ivy League, so maybe more benefits over the long term?
- Maybe better than Stern in consulting if I change my mind (not sure about this);
- I guess that relationships with students (and alumni) are stronger than NYU.
I would love to have your input. Do you think that, with a long term view, it's better to go to an Ivy League university? Though I would say that, in my home country NYU and Cornell have about the same reputation.
Thank for your help!
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06 Apr 2019, 04:08
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My thoughts
1. Ivy League thing is useless at the MBA level (more of undergrad thing) in the U.S. You wouldn't prefer Cornell to Stanford just because Cornell is Ivy League and Stanford isn't? (or put Northwestern, UChicago, MIT, etc) Unless that is important in Europe, which I'm not sure about
2. If you can get full scholarship at Cornell, I think it's neck and neck and goes to personal fit. Currently, I think Stern is a clear winner. I don't think Cornell is better in consulting than Stern. Their employment stat is virtually same in consulting (26% vs 28%).
3. Johnson is smaller and located in rural area. It definitely will be more tight-knit community than big city school overall. However, I wouldn't worry about this too much if you're single and live nearby campus.
Congrats!
1. Ivy League thing is useless at the MBA level (more of undergrad thing) in the U.S. You wouldn't prefer Cornell to Stanford just because Cornell is Ivy League and Stanford isn't? (or put Northwestern, UChicago, MIT, etc) Unless that is important in Europe, which I'm not sure about
2. If you can get full scholarship at Cornell, I think it's neck and neck and goes to personal fit. Currently, I think Stern is a clear winner. I don't think Cornell is better in consulting than Stern. Their employment stat is virtually same in consulting (26% vs 28%).
3. Johnson is smaller and located in rural area. It definitely will be more tight-knit community than big city school overall. However, I wouldn't worry about this too much if you're single and live nearby campus.
Congrats!
07 Apr 2019, 04:36
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You are targeting IB in NYC. Moreover, Stern is offering you more money! I would choose Stern unless you hate living in NYC and prefer living in suburbs.
Regarding benefits of Ivey League title, I think it really depends on your country so it's hard to tell.
Regarding benefits of Ivey League title, I think it really depends on your country so it's hard to tell.
