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MBAStudent2022
Joined: 11 Apr 2020
Last visit: 15 Jun 2020
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Schools: Booth '22 (A$) Kellogg '22 (A$) Tuck '22 (A$)
11 Apr 2020, 07:57
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Hello!
A long time lurker on here with an exciting, but difficult conundrum. I wanted to get the perspective of people who know the programs and get some unbias perspectives.
Background: US Military Veteran, no business experience
Post-MBA goals: Undecided. I know it sounds terrible but as a drastic career switcher, I want to go to a school with the best opportunities and resources.
Other variables: A wife, daughter, and large dog are coming to B school with me. I want a program that is accessible and fun for them.
Scholarships: I am on the full GI bill so Booth would be 100% free, Kellogg ~15k/year, Tuck ~10k/year.
Thoughts on each school:
Booth - PROS: Top-ranked, flexible curriculum to include ability to take classes in different locations and times
CONS: not impressed with the culture, seems like a "commuter" school, very stern, cold professional atmosphere, seems inaccessible for families. Most of the vets I know there live in high-rise apartments and are a slave to the city. They all seemed kind of beat-down by the experience.
Question: Is Booth just a lot stronger than Kellogg and Tuck?
Kellogg - PROS: Evanston is a much better place to live with my family. The culture is much more collegiate. The Hub is incredible. Strong ranking. Students seem much happier than Booth.
CONS: The cost, including Evanston rent, is the most for a vet. Big program with lots of side MBAs like Booth. Does anyone think that these programs "water down" the prestige of Booth and Kellogg? I run into a lot of people who are like "oh yea, my friend goes to Kellogg", and it somewhat bothers my huge ego when it is the part-time program while still in the military.
Tuck - PROS: The experience seems incredible! Their admissions team, faculty, and students really sold it. We loved it up there, but it does seem super inconvenient to see family, to go weddings, etc. (maybe a good thing hahaha), the Tuck cultish Alumni network seems to be amazing and an unquantifiable asset of the school, I like that it is a small class where I could take a lot of risks and have leadership opportunities. Booth and Kellogg are just bigger environments and can be a little more intimidating. I also like that Tuck is only focused on Full-Time students.
CONS: Location (can be good or bad), not M7 (if that matters?)
I would it is kind of a vague question, but I would love to hear some thoughts. These are also just my perspective, not gospel to exactly how the schools are! Thanks so much!
A long time lurker on here with an exciting, but difficult conundrum. I wanted to get the perspective of people who know the programs and get some unbias perspectives.
Background: US Military Veteran, no business experience
Post-MBA goals: Undecided. I know it sounds terrible but as a drastic career switcher, I want to go to a school with the best opportunities and resources.
Other variables: A wife, daughter, and large dog are coming to B school with me. I want a program that is accessible and fun for them.
Scholarships: I am on the full GI bill so Booth would be 100% free, Kellogg ~15k/year, Tuck ~10k/year.
Thoughts on each school:
Booth - PROS: Top-ranked, flexible curriculum to include ability to take classes in different locations and times
CONS: not impressed with the culture, seems like a "commuter" school, very stern, cold professional atmosphere, seems inaccessible for families. Most of the vets I know there live in high-rise apartments and are a slave to the city. They all seemed kind of beat-down by the experience.
Question: Is Booth just a lot stronger than Kellogg and Tuck?
Kellogg - PROS: Evanston is a much better place to live with my family. The culture is much more collegiate. The Hub is incredible. Strong ranking. Students seem much happier than Booth.
CONS: The cost, including Evanston rent, is the most for a vet. Big program with lots of side MBAs like Booth. Does anyone think that these programs "water down" the prestige of Booth and Kellogg? I run into a lot of people who are like "oh yea, my friend goes to Kellogg", and it somewhat bothers my huge ego when it is the part-time program while still in the military.
Tuck - PROS: The experience seems incredible! Their admissions team, faculty, and students really sold it. We loved it up there, but it does seem super inconvenient to see family, to go weddings, etc. (maybe a good thing hahaha), the Tuck cultish Alumni network seems to be amazing and an unquantifiable asset of the school, I like that it is a small class where I could take a lot of risks and have leadership opportunities. Booth and Kellogg are just bigger environments and can be a little more intimidating. I also like that Tuck is only focused on Full-Time students.
CONS: Location (can be good or bad), not M7 (if that matters?)
I would it is kind of a vague question, but I would love to hear some thoughts. These are also just my perspective, not gospel to exactly how the schools are! Thanks so much!
pathfinder66
11 Apr 2020, 15:52
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Congrats on multiple admits!
I am in a similar situation between Kellogg and Booth and agree a 100% with Kellogg folks being happier. Evanston Global Hub is amazing.
Looking forward to thoughts from more folks on this post.
Cheers!
I am in a similar situation between Kellogg and Booth and agree a 100% with Kellogg folks being happier. Evanston Global Hub is amazing.
Looking forward to thoughts from more folks on this post.
Cheers!
11 Apr 2020, 16:08
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Congrats on your admits! I know a number or Booth students who have enjoyed living downtown Chicago and being in a tight community all within walking distance and easy to setup meetings/study sessions, etc. they did not have large dogs but had families and it was a good experience as well but if you are used to a house and land then it may be a change and adjustment.
I guess in terms of Kellogg vs Booth, it is an age old debate. I feel your post kind of feels negative towards Booth and I don’t know I can sell you in it. It is true that nobody lives around Booth. That’s just how it works.
I would not hesitate attending either program frankly. While I hold Tuck in a very special place in my heart, I feel the Booth free and Kellogg almost free offers would be too good to pass up.
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I guess in terms of Kellogg vs Booth, it is an age old debate. I feel your post kind of feels negative towards Booth and I don’t know I can sell you in it. It is true that nobody lives around Booth. That’s just how it works.
I would not hesitate attending either program frankly. While I hold Tuck in a very special place in my heart, I feel the Booth free and Kellogg almost free offers would be too good to pass up.
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