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karist
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Schools: Sloan '14 Haas '14 INSEAD '14 Anderson '14
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Hi all!
I'd like to know what your thoughts are on which MBA schools I should apply to considering the ff:
- I have a total work experience of 5 years (3.5 years in IT sector, remaining yrs in Finance-Sales and Trading) but I plan to work in the technology sector or IT &/ management consulting after I graduate from MBA.
Since I'm not yet completely sold on where to go after, I'd be more comfortable in going to a school which is known for both.
- Although I have not taken my GMAT yet (targeting at least a 690/700), I need to work on my applications now (esp the essays) so that I won't be pressed for time coming into the deadlines (targeting RD1 for schools with mid-October deadlines -at least 2 schools for RD1) and RD2 for schools with very early RD1 deadlines. (I'm only taking my GMAT on the 1st wk of October). I'm cramming. Hope it's not too late.
Please help me complete my list below - I'm pretty much decided on the 1st three schools here, but I need to decide on the other schools as well -
1. MIT
- very strong network and tie-ups with high tech companies. Based on the data I've seen, their top employers would include Google, Microsoft, Facebook, among others.
2. Haas
- clearly Haas is known to have an indisputable advantage in the tech industry considering its network and location
3. INSEAD
- i like INSEAD's one year program because the opportunity cost is less. plus it's closer to home (i'm from Asia and am looking at Insead's SG campus)
My other options would be -
- CMU (Tepper)
- Cornell (Johnson)
- UCLA Anderson
- Wharton - i like Wharton because of the reputation, but if I don't have much time, I'd be more practical (cos I'm under the impression that this is the hardest) and scratch it off my list.
I have to narrow down my applications to maybe five? I need two (2) "safety schools" also. MIT and Haas themselves seem to be tough schools already to get into.
Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
I'd like to know what your thoughts are on which MBA schools I should apply to considering the ff:
- I have a total work experience of 5 years (3.5 years in IT sector, remaining yrs in Finance-Sales and Trading) but I plan to work in the technology sector or IT &/ management consulting after I graduate from MBA.
Since I'm not yet completely sold on where to go after, I'd be more comfortable in going to a school which is known for both.
- Although I have not taken my GMAT yet (targeting at least a 690/700), I need to work on my applications now (esp the essays) so that I won't be pressed for time coming into the deadlines (targeting RD1 for schools with mid-October deadlines -at least 2 schools for RD1) and RD2 for schools with very early RD1 deadlines. (I'm only taking my GMAT on the 1st wk of October). I'm cramming. Hope it's not too late.
Please help me complete my list below - I'm pretty much decided on the 1st three schools here, but I need to decide on the other schools as well -
1. MIT
- very strong network and tie-ups with high tech companies. Based on the data I've seen, their top employers would include Google, Microsoft, Facebook, among others.
2. Haas
- clearly Haas is known to have an indisputable advantage in the tech industry considering its network and location
3. INSEAD
- i like INSEAD's one year program because the opportunity cost is less. plus it's closer to home (i'm from Asia and am looking at Insead's SG campus)
My other options would be -
- CMU (Tepper)
- Cornell (Johnson)
- UCLA Anderson
- Wharton - i like Wharton because of the reputation, but if I don't have much time, I'd be more practical (cos I'm under the impression that this is the hardest) and scratch it off my list.
I have to narrow down my applications to maybe five? I need two (2) "safety schools" also. MIT and Haas themselves seem to be tough schools already to get into.
Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
mojorising800
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GMAT 1: 670 Q47 V35
GMAT 2: 710 Q48 V40
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hey karist
all the schools u have listed are no doubt great schools,especially for Tech-MBA.But wouldn't you not keep all your eggs in the same basket.I mean, all the schools you have listed are Top10 schools and considering the competition don't you think it will be a safer bet to consider slightly low ranked programs as well(20th-30th).
Even i am giving my GMAT in Aug mid and given my pre-MBA exp,I wish to work in IT consulting post MBA.
Following is how I am classifying my schools.
Dream Schools-CMU,Ross
Good schools-Emory,Smith,Rotman,Iowa-Tippie,Indiana-Kelley,UNC-KF,Texas-McCombs
Safety schools-GAtech,Pittsburgh-Katz,Texas-A&M
Surely,my criteria for schools might be different from yours.I have taken into account program location , program costs as well as recruiting Tech companies.
Frankly, with an Engg degree from a non IIT institute in India and typical 4 yrs WE in IT in India i think MIT and Cornell might just be too far away(also bearing in mind the program costs).
Suggestions welcome.
Cheers.
karist
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Hi mojorising800,
Thanks for your inputs. Although of course, it makes sense to be on the safe side and target 2nd-3rd tier schools, I'm really hopeful to get into the top ones. I don't want to sound a bit too ambitious, but I'll be investing a great deal of money, and I wanna make sure I get my ROI that's why I'm only looking at the top schools. Hopefully my hard work will pay off..
As for CMU, althought they're at the top in terms of the tech sector, I'm concerned that it makes more sense to go there if you have an engineering background. I'm working for an IT firm but I'm doing product/brand management for a top US software brand.
I'm also looking at management consulting if ever after graduation, so a school who is strong at both industries would definitely be the perfect choice for me.
Thanks for your inputs. Although of course, it makes sense to be on the safe side and target 2nd-3rd tier schools, I'm really hopeful to get into the top ones. I don't want to sound a bit too ambitious, but I'll be investing a great deal of money, and I wanna make sure I get my ROI that's why I'm only looking at the top schools. Hopefully my hard work will pay off..
As for CMU, althought they're at the top in terms of the tech sector, I'm concerned that it makes more sense to go there if you have an engineering background. I'm working for an IT firm but I'm doing product/brand management for a top US software brand.
I'm also looking at management consulting if ever after graduation, so a school who is strong at both industries would definitely be the perfect choice for me.
So definitely banking is out of the question.
