Struggling to make a decision - Stern full ride Vs CBS

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bb · Answer

Congrats on your admits!

Paying to deposits, sounds like something I probably would’ve done 😂

First of all, I do not think you would have a better recruiting at stern. That is the easiest end simplest thing to answer simply because M7 schools have more robust recruiting and more diverse recruiting. At the same time, Columbia is usually heavily skewed towards New York and New York-based employers which of course there is plenty in Manhattan alone, but with the pandemic and many offices going remote or moving to Florida or elsewhere, I think some of that advantage has faded which seems to be reflected in the latest rankings, though I haven’t really dove in yet as to what contributed to the decline.

Take this with a grain of salt, but in the latest boom of jobs, especially in tech, it’s been really hard to tell which program is really good about placement and which ones I just lucky. 10 companies have been hiring left and right, which may not last for another three years by the time you graduate, but they will favor strong candidates from top programs. What I’m saying, is that in the current market, it doesn’t matter which program you attend because you’re almost guaranteed to find a job at Amazon. In a more niche area or declining job market oh and competition is very stiff, Columbia would give you an advantage. Will you use that advantage? It doesn’t seem to be very likely…. I would feel fairly comfortable picking Stern but I don’t want to go against your significant other 😬😂

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AliciaSierra · Answer

In additioin to what BB said, listen to your partner too

. She wants you to go to CBS, then go to CBS.

classof2021mba · Answer

In my opinion, for your MBA you are paying for a lifelong network and the ability to get a job in the field you want to go to after school. Nothing else really matters (the education matters, but to a lesser extent). 5 years out from your MBA, where you went to school will not matter to anyone who didn't go there. It WILL matter to people who did go there, however, so the size of the network matters. I'd see which school has a larger network in tech and the trends at the schools toward tech. That will matter the most in 5 years when you want to find another position.

A few other thoughts:

1) Talk to students at each school who are 2nd years and looking to do what you want. CBS has the Hermes society, not sure about Stern, but I'm sure they have something. They'll be able to give you good insight on recruiting. I imagine it will be slightly better at CBS, but maybe not enough to make up a full ride.

2) 60k at CBS leaves about 100K in loans for school alone over 2 years...that's a lot. Housing is also expensive.

3) CBS is in no way cut throat. Not sure why people think this, but it's an outdated rumor that needs to die. I found everyone to be nice, and the school is large enough to pave your own way with the people you like.

I loved my time at CBS, the new campus is amazing, so I wouldn't hesitate to go, but YMMV, so do your due diligence.

Indie410 · Answer

I am studying at CBS but unfortunately I'm not pursuing a career in Tech. I'd suggest that you speak with someone from TDA club at CBS to make a more informed decision. https://columbiatda.org/board

Also, in my opinion, CBS is far from from having a cut-throat environment. People here are quite friendly and the culture is very collaborative.

Struggling to make a decision - Stern full ride Vs CBS

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