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WashU Olin, with 100K Scholarship, should I take it ? 19 Mar 2025, 05:00
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I’m a Technical Product Leader with 14 years of experience designing and developing machine learning and AI-driven products.

I’ve been offered admission to the Fall 2025 Full-Time 2-Year MBA at Olin Business School (Washington University in St. Louis) with a $100,000 Dean’s Scholarship. I understand that, after 14 years in the field, a 2-year full-time program feels a bit unconventional—and intriguing!

As an Indian national with a 740 GMAT (97th percentile), I’m seeking your insights to decide whether to accept this offer.

Is the Olin MBA worth pursuing? Will graduating from this program put me at a notable disadvantage in career outcomes compared to higher-ranked (top-20) schools?

Here are my key questions:
  • Does Olin/WashU hold strong recognition and reputation, particularly for a technology-focused career?
  • Would attending a slightly higher-ranked program meaningfully enhance my career trajectory and job prospects compared to Olin?
  • While Olin isn’t traditionally a tech/software powerhouse, WashU excels in consulting and healthcare. With proactive effort, is it feasible to secure a mid-to-senior tech role in hubs like San Francisco, Austin, or Chicago post-MBA?
  • For an Indian national, what are the H1B and STEM OPT (3-year) prospects following an Olin MBA?
  • Given my expertise in AI product management, does post-MBA success—both visa- and career-wise—depend more on individual initiative or the prestige of a higher-ranked school?

I’d deeply value your perspectives.
Thank you in advance for your insights!