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15 Apr 2023, 08:10
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Hi,
I have been accepted at MBA programs of Cornell Johnson (40K over 2 years), UCLA Anderson (60K over 2 years), Yale SOM (no scholarship). I have also been waitlisted on some other schools, but it's getting late and I don't think I can wait that long. I am in the middle of negotiating some scholarships, but I wouldn't have too much hope in this regard. I am 30 years old, from eastern Europe. I have 7 years experience in commercial banking. I will have to apply for H1B visa and also use STEM-designated classes to extend my stay after MBA. After the MBA, I will most likely go into Investment banking, hopefully in BB or EB firms. I am currently leaning more towards Cornell here, because of their strong IB path. I have also talked with many Cornell graduates and at this moment I feel this is not a bad choice after all. Yale has bigger name because of undergraduate program, but MBA is somewhat comparable to the other 2. Also MBA is more consulting-oriented. Anderson is more westside-oriented, which, in the world of IB, is not preferrable to northeast. I also know that student life is better in LA, but I think I have to sacrifice that.
All these are just my opinion, which I have found out mainly researching on my own and by talking to current/former students of each school. If you are more familiar with current trends and you can add something to my knowledge or possibly correct any misconceptions, I would really appreciate it. Please share your opinions about which path I should choose.
I have been accepted at MBA programs of Cornell Johnson (40K over 2 years), UCLA Anderson (60K over 2 years), Yale SOM (no scholarship). I have also been waitlisted on some other schools, but it's getting late and I don't think I can wait that long. I am in the middle of negotiating some scholarships, but I wouldn't have too much hope in this regard. I am 30 years old, from eastern Europe. I have 7 years experience in commercial banking. I will have to apply for H1B visa and also use STEM-designated classes to extend my stay after MBA. After the MBA, I will most likely go into Investment banking, hopefully in BB or EB firms. I am currently leaning more towards Cornell here, because of their strong IB path. I have also talked with many Cornell graduates and at this moment I feel this is not a bad choice after all. Yale has bigger name because of undergraduate program, but MBA is somewhat comparable to the other 2. Also MBA is more consulting-oriented. Anderson is more westside-oriented, which, in the world of IB, is not preferrable to northeast. I also know that student life is better in LA, but I think I have to sacrifice that.
All these are just my opinion, which I have found out mainly researching on my own and by talking to current/former students of each school. If you are more familiar with current trends and you can add something to my knowledge or possibly correct any misconceptions, I would really appreciate it. Please share your opinions about which path I should choose.
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Hi. Sorry to keep you waiting. Greetings to a member from Georgia!
I think your Johnson choice is spot on. Anderson is going to be far removed from IB and Yale is indeed a consulting school. Johnson actually places a decent % of their class into IB and other Finance-related fields should you need to fall back on a Plan B and do some commercial banking if IB takes a breather when you are graduating.
Anyway, it is super important to have pathways and a recruiting pipeline into an industry since you can reach out to alums, network, get referrals, recruiting on campus (hopefully) but even having people that Career Services can potentially connect you or joining the clubs related to IB is going to be HUGE. I don't see that happening at Anderson unfortunately and I think Yale has a great name but again, not the right industry/placement/etc. Not as focused unfortunately so not sure if you can eeek out any more scholarship dollars out of Johnson but even if not, I think Johnson is the right choice and the only one really taking your Plan A (and Plan B).
Congratulations on your admits!
-BB
I think your Johnson choice is spot on. Anderson is going to be far removed from IB and Yale is indeed a consulting school. Johnson actually places a decent % of their class into IB and other Finance-related fields should you need to fall back on a Plan B and do some commercial banking if IB takes a breather when you are graduating.
Anyway, it is super important to have pathways and a recruiting pipeline into an industry since you can reach out to alums, network, get referrals, recruiting on campus (hopefully) but even having people that Career Services can potentially connect you or joining the clubs related to IB is going to be HUGE. I don't see that happening at Anderson unfortunately and I think Yale has a great name but again, not the right industry/placement/etc. Not as focused unfortunately so not sure if you can eeek out any more scholarship dollars out of Johnson but even if not, I think Johnson is the right choice and the only one really taking your Plan A (and Plan B).
Congratulations on your admits!
-BB
