FTMBA USC (100% scholarship) v UCLA

Question

Hi!

I was offered admission with a full scholarship to USC and only admission with no scholarship to UCLA.

I have a background in operations in healthcare and retail, and I hope to land a position in a major healthcare/life sciences corporation or do consulting in healthcare.

Which option would you choose?

Thank you so much for your feedback and help!

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PyjamaScientist · Answer

This is a no brainer. Go with the money. You won't have superlative options at Anderson than Marshall and that tuition waiver would go a long way.

jtmendezv · Answer

Hi! Thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate it.

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abcheld · Answer

Fully agree, it's too much of a tuition difference. Some might argue that Anderson is slightly better, but it's not ~150k better.

MBAGuide · Answer

jtmendezv I completely agree. USC is a steal at full scholarship without much difference in terms of opportunities. Best to graduate with least debt in the current economy. Get personalized advice tailored to your unique circumstances in the B School admissions process. Reapplying? Get a free ding analysis Best wishes Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alum, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer) Founder, MBAGuideConsulting LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/ | Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com

jtmendezv · Answer

Thanks for all your replies! Finally, I decided to go for USC.

FTMBA USC (100% scholarship) v UCLA

USC Marshall ($$$) or UCLA Anderson

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