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06 Feb 2024, 10:18
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Hi everyone,
I got admitted to Kellogg's MMM program. For those who don't know, it's a dual MBA + master's in design. It starts in the summer as opposed to the fall but otherwise is well integrated with the regular MBA cohort and ends at the same time (also includes a summer internship like a regular MBA). It's about $40k more than the regular Kellogg MBA for the dual program, but from what I've heard and seen totally worth it for the strong community and connections.
I'm looking to go into either 1) consulting at M/B/B in a big city like NY or SF or 2) big tech PM (top choice Google), in that order. I have good PM experience in the financial services industry (insurance) but not in tech. Given my previous experience with PM, consulting is my #1 priority to complement my current skillset--I think I would learn a lot. But I would also love to experiment a little in school, like do a VC internship and/or create a startup (I have a couple ideas).
I'm attracted to Kellogg because of the brand name (M7), the large alumni network, the super supportive student body--this is next level among MMM students, the strong ties to tech--also especially strong among MMM's, and the entrepeneurial culture/suppor--again especially among MMMs.
That said, I feel more comfortable at Darden: the campus feels homier, the students are very nice, and I feel like I will be able to stand out more among the students.
All things equal I would definitely lean towards Kellogg, but I'm unsure how to balance their extra resources with the $80k scholarship from Darden. (That puts the total difference at around $120-130k given the extra $40k for the MMM program).
My decision deadline is tomorrow (ahh!) and though I've spoken with a ton of students at both schools, as well as family and friends, I'm still super torn. Would love to know what everyone thinks here! (And sorry for the short notice).
Thanks!
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I got admitted to Kellogg's MMM program. For those who don't know, it's a dual MBA + master's in design. It starts in the summer as opposed to the fall but otherwise is well integrated with the regular MBA cohort and ends at the same time (also includes a summer internship like a regular MBA). It's about $40k more than the regular Kellogg MBA for the dual program, but from what I've heard and seen totally worth it for the strong community and connections.
I'm looking to go into either 1) consulting at M/B/B in a big city like NY or SF or 2) big tech PM (top choice Google), in that order. I have good PM experience in the financial services industry (insurance) but not in tech. Given my previous experience with PM, consulting is my #1 priority to complement my current skillset--I think I would learn a lot. But I would also love to experiment a little in school, like do a VC internship and/or create a startup (I have a couple ideas).
I'm attracted to Kellogg because of the brand name (M7), the large alumni network, the super supportive student body--this is next level among MMM students, the strong ties to tech--also especially strong among MMM's, and the entrepeneurial culture/suppor--again especially among MMMs.
That said, I feel more comfortable at Darden: the campus feels homier, the students are very nice, and I feel like I will be able to stand out more among the students.
All things equal I would definitely lean towards Kellogg, but I'm unsure how to balance their extra resources with the $80k scholarship from Darden. (That puts the total difference at around $120-130k given the extra $40k for the MMM program).
My decision deadline is tomorrow (ahh!) and though I've spoken with a ton of students at both schools, as well as family and friends, I'm still super torn. Would love to know what everyone thinks here! (And sorry for the short notice).
Thanks!
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06 Feb 2024, 10:36
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Some other thoughts I meant to include but forgot to include:
1. Darden does super well in consulting. ~31 went to McKinsey in this year's class.
(I don't know Kellogg's number off the top of my head, but I know theirs was down YoY a little. Not sure how it compares to Darden though).
That said, I think I would prefer PM to tier 2 consulting if I dont get MBB and I've heard that outside consulting and IB you're kind of on your own at Darden.
2) Charlottesville is a beautiful city, but small. I'm a gay man who has unexpectedly started a relationship recently. Would definitely be more difficult for my SO in Charlottesville and if that relationship doesn't work out (I want it too but it's pretty early), I've heard there basically is no dating scene in Charlottesville, like some people drive to Richmond an hour away cause it's so dead.
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1. Darden does super well in consulting. ~31 went to McKinsey in this year's class.
(I don't know Kellogg's number off the top of my head, but I know theirs was down YoY a little. Not sure how it compares to Darden though).
That said, I think I would prefer PM to tier 2 consulting if I dont get MBB and I've heard that outside consulting and IB you're kind of on your own at Darden.
2) Charlottesville is a beautiful city, but small. I'm a gay man who has unexpectedly started a relationship recently. Would definitely be more difficult for my SO in Charlottesville and if that relationship doesn't work out (I want it too but it's pretty early), I've heard there basically is no dating scene in Charlottesville, like some people drive to Richmond an hour away cause it's so dead.
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07 Feb 2024, 18:30
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Congrats on your admits!
Did you do the Kellogg admitted student weekend this past week?
A few things I have observed:
Darden is not a tech PM school. Consulting - Yes! IB - Yes! Finance - yes, but they are at the lower end of the T15 for Tech. Here is last year's stats https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-mba-pro ... 21312.html and this year's stats suck for everyone but Darden is at 10% placement (down from 14) for Tech PM. I have heard great things for Darden and MBB since they use the case method. You would have a much better chance of improving cases and prepping in Darden than MMM since MMM is more PM focused. So Darden is awesome for consulting - better than some M7's as a % of class.
PS. Google is often something people recommend to get into after going somewhere else - you will land at a much higher position (L6 or L7 vs. L5 out of MBA) and google requires you to be quite technical in their interviews for PM. They are the ONLY tech company that requires tech skills for PM's at MBA level. Everyone I have talked to recommended recruiting at Google after taking a year or two somewhere else.
Did you do the Kellogg admitted student weekend this past week?
A few things I have observed:
Darden is not a tech PM school. Consulting - Yes! IB - Yes! Finance - yes, but they are at the lower end of the T15 for Tech. Here is last year's stats https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-mba-pro ... 21312.html and this year's stats suck for everyone but Darden is at 10% placement (down from 14) for Tech PM. I have heard great things for Darden and MBB since they use the case method. You would have a much better chance of improving cases and prepping in Darden than MMM since MMM is more PM focused. So Darden is awesome for consulting - better than some M7's as a % of class.
PS. Google is often something people recommend to get into after going somewhere else - you will land at a much higher position (L6 or L7 vs. L5 out of MBA) and google requires you to be quite technical in their interviews for PM. They are the ONLY tech company that requires tech skills for PM's at MBA level. Everyone I have talked to recommended recruiting at Google after taking a year or two somewhere else.
