Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Apr 2310:00 AM EDT
-10:30 AM EDT
Admissions committees evaluate the GMAT/GRE in context — your background, your representation in the applicant pool, the strength of everything else in your file. The same score works for one candidate and falls short for another with identical numbers.
Apr 2312:00 PM PDT
-01:00 PM PDT
Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
Apr 2408:30 PM IST
-09:30 PM IST
Join us for a Live Coffee chat with Jenifer Turtschanow where we talk about enhancing your MBA profile and fixing gaps in just 4 months.
Apr 2511:00 AM EDT
-01:00 PM EDT
Looking to secure a coveted spot at a top business school? Our team of seasoned MBA admissions consultants, including top B schools alumni and industry leaders, is here to help turn your dreams into reality. Let’s kick-start your journey to success!
03 Apr 2024, 00:56
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hello - Recently, I've been incredibly fortunate to receive acceptance into the Executive MBA programs at Wharton, Kellogg, Haas, and the EMBA-Global Program offered jointly by Columbia Business School and London Business School. While this is undoubtedly an exciting opportunity, it's also left me facing a tough decision.
A bit about myself: Single, no kids. I've spent the past 12+ years in marketing, primarily within the financial services industry. Now, I'm eager to take the next step in my career, with aspirations of stepping into a more senior leadership role, potentially as a VP/General Manager - ideally still within a marketing capacity.
One aspect complicating my decision is my desire to relocate. While I currently call the West Coast home, I'm contemplating a move back East or even exploring opportunities abroad in the future. Thus, I'm seeking a program that not only equips me with the necessary skills but also offers a robust network and resources to facilitate potential transitions.
Moreover, while I don't mind the financial services industry, I'm open to exploring new opportunities in diverse industries such as Tech, CPG, Clean Energy, or Media/Entertainment. Therefore, I'm looking for a program that can provide exposure to a variety of sectors, allowing me to pivot if needed.
Furthermore, name recognition and culture fit are equally important and critical considerations for me. I want to be part of a community that values collaboration, growth, and diversity, where I can thrive both personally and professionally.
With all these factors in mind, I would deeply appreciate any insights or experiences you can share regarding the EMBA programs offered by Wharton, Kellogg, Haas, and CBS/LBS (EMBA-Global). Whether it's about the curriculum, faculty, alumni network, or overall culture, your perspectives would be immensely valuable in helping me make an informed decision.
A bit about myself: Single, no kids. I've spent the past 12+ years in marketing, primarily within the financial services industry. Now, I'm eager to take the next step in my career, with aspirations of stepping into a more senior leadership role, potentially as a VP/General Manager - ideally still within a marketing capacity.
One aspect complicating my decision is my desire to relocate. While I currently call the West Coast home, I'm contemplating a move back East or even exploring opportunities abroad in the future. Thus, I'm seeking a program that not only equips me with the necessary skills but also offers a robust network and resources to facilitate potential transitions.
Moreover, while I don't mind the financial services industry, I'm open to exploring new opportunities in diverse industries such as Tech, CPG, Clean Energy, or Media/Entertainment. Therefore, I'm looking for a program that can provide exposure to a variety of sectors, allowing me to pivot if needed.
Furthermore, name recognition and culture fit are equally important and critical considerations for me. I want to be part of a community that values collaboration, growth, and diversity, where I can thrive both personally and professionally.
With all these factors in mind, I would deeply appreciate any insights or experiences you can share regarding the EMBA programs offered by Wharton, Kellogg, Haas, and CBS/LBS (EMBA-Global). Whether it's about the curriculum, faculty, alumni network, or overall culture, your perspectives would be immensely valuable in helping me make an informed decision.
03 Apr 2024, 10:00
Kudos
Bookmarks
Welcome to GMAT Club and Great job on your admits!
The good news is that pretty much all programs will offer you what you are looking for. Haas is probably the most regional program but it is one of the most competitive EMBA's out there, so great job getting in!
I would highly recommend zeroing in and finalizing your career plans BEFORE you choose the school and before you proceed. It may may seem it is easier to stay open and then decide when opportunities come around, but in reality, it is the opposite. You are more successful if you have a goal and a plan that you can share with others. I have made this mistake, so not trying to school you but sharing some painful lessons here
In terms of the programs, you will be commuting potentially every few weeks, so having a reasonable location helps and if you are planning to relocate and work remotely, that's a huge plus. I would be close to the campus as that will present additional opportunities to be involved in the community, engage with other leaders, etc. There will be some clubs and informal gatherings. If you live in Bay area and commute to Chicago or East Coast, you will be missing out and slightly more alone so to speak.
The program that I feel is least interesting for you is CBS/LBS - that likely will have more global focus and less valuate for you if you are planning to be in the US and do not need LBS brand which is only a player globally and strongest in London.
Finally, the most valuable aspect of an EMBA is your classmates. They will be your leads for jobs, opportunities, and your network. Not alums and not professors, but your cohort, so pick the school with the biggest number of people who are like-minded and looking for similar opportunities. That means picking your path before choosing the school. Wharton is probably candidate #1, though depends if you are looking at slightly different goals or tech (Haas would be a good contender but looks like not)
The good news is that pretty much all programs will offer you what you are looking for. Haas is probably the most regional program but it is one of the most competitive EMBA's out there, so great job getting in!
I would highly recommend zeroing in and finalizing your career plans BEFORE you choose the school and before you proceed. It may may seem it is easier to stay open and then decide when opportunities come around, but in reality, it is the opposite. You are more successful if you have a goal and a plan that you can share with others. I have made this mistake, so not trying to school you but sharing some painful lessons here
In terms of the programs, you will be commuting potentially every few weeks, so having a reasonable location helps and if you are planning to relocate and work remotely, that's a huge plus. I would be close to the campus as that will present additional opportunities to be involved in the community, engage with other leaders, etc. There will be some clubs and informal gatherings. If you live in Bay area and commute to Chicago or East Coast, you will be missing out and slightly more alone so to speak.
The program that I feel is least interesting for you is CBS/LBS - that likely will have more global focus and less valuate for you if you are planning to be in the US and do not need LBS brand which is only a player globally and strongest in London.
Finally, the most valuable aspect of an EMBA is your classmates. They will be your leads for jobs, opportunities, and your network. Not alums and not professors, but your cohort, so pick the school with the biggest number of people who are like-minded and looking for similar opportunities. That means picking your path before choosing the school. Wharton is probably candidate #1, though depends if you are looking at slightly different goals or tech (Haas would be a good contender but looks like not)
