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Updated on: 24 Apr 2020, 08:50
Originally posted by UndecidedMarty on 24 Apr 2020, 07:20.
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I've narrowed it down to my 2 final options, and after all the conversations with friends, family, students, alum, etc. I find myself SLIGHTLY leaning in one direction (which I'll leave unsaid to avoid any bias), but with my official deadline on Sunday (already factoring in an extension) I figured I'd come here to try and get some very last minute affirmation/opinions. Details are as follows:
Full ride at Stern
50% scholarship at Booth
Currently living in NYC, will want to return post-MBA regardless
Recruiting for IBD
Married (so partner integration/community is a big factor - my wife has the greenlight from her company to work out of Chi if necessary so no concern there)
I understand how even Booth and Stern are with regards to banking, but if after an internship, or even 2-3 years full time, I want out and pivot to buy side, etc., Booth's network/resources would probably be much stronger. From talking to students it does seem like Booth's partner community/community as a whole is stronger, in large part due to Stern's partial commuter school vibe that comes from being in NYC (though I also understand that you can immerse yourself into the community as much or as little as you want). Then the 10,000 pound wildcard in the room, COVID uncertainty, adds a new layer altogether - is it worth the stress of a cross-country move if we're going to be locked down/virtual for the first 6-12 months? How will that affect recruiting? Banks might not be flying people cross country, being in NYC might have its advantages?
Ultimately, is it worth an additional $80k in debt in exchange for M7 prestige, flexibility outside of IBD, and stronger partner community, but also coming with the discomfort/stress of leaving our home in such an uncertain time? Any and all opinions are welcome, look forward to hearing from you all.
Full ride at Stern
50% scholarship at Booth
Currently living in NYC, will want to return post-MBA regardless
Recruiting for IBD
Married (so partner integration/community is a big factor - my wife has the greenlight from her company to work out of Chi if necessary so no concern there)
I understand how even Booth and Stern are with regards to banking, but if after an internship, or even 2-3 years full time, I want out and pivot to buy side, etc., Booth's network/resources would probably be much stronger. From talking to students it does seem like Booth's partner community/community as a whole is stronger, in large part due to Stern's partial commuter school vibe that comes from being in NYC (though I also understand that you can immerse yourself into the community as much or as little as you want). Then the 10,000 pound wildcard in the room, COVID uncertainty, adds a new layer altogether - is it worth the stress of a cross-country move if we're going to be locked down/virtual for the first 6-12 months? How will that affect recruiting? Banks might not be flying people cross country, being in NYC might have its advantages?
Ultimately, is it worth an additional $80k in debt in exchange for M7 prestige, flexibility outside of IBD, and stronger partner community, but also coming with the discomfort/stress of leaving our home in such an uncertain time? Any and all opinions are welcome, look forward to hearing from you all.
24 Apr 2020, 07:55
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Save $, these are uncertain times... the only difference would probably be in consulting recruiting. For tech and finance they seem even.
It looks like there is a reasonable size strategy consulting recruiting at Stern too.
Also, if COVID 19 dies, you might be able to network locally.
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It looks like there is a reasonable size strategy consulting recruiting at Stern too.
Also, if COVID 19 dies, you might be able to network locally.
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I would go with Booth here - as you mentioned, Booth has a significantly stronger brand with deeper ties to the buyside. The cost of living is also lower so the overall cost of attending will less than the $80K you mentioned. I had several friends who went to Stern and from hearing their recruiting anecdotes, it seems significantly tougher to land jobs at Top BB/EBs compared with Booth. Banks may also bring on smaller classes given the current environment, so I think prestige/branding will become increasingly important over the next few years.
