andyprezth wrote:
Sure, you are right that International students bring a lot to the table. They pay triple what in-state student pay. Universities, right or wrong, depend on this revenue to make these universities better places for all students. A drop here in international enrollment will surely bring a rise in tuition for domestic students as well as a need increase in allocation of state and federal funds to these universities.
However, there are those (poorly educated right wingers) who think American colleges should prioritize admitting US kids, they also (mistakenly) feel that tuition will go down with decrease in international enrollment. OPT is in the firing line of right wingers because people on OPT don't have to pay social security tax and firms hiring OPT save on their share of SS as well. As such, firms can basically hire an international grad and at least 6% discount if not more. Now, I don't think MBB or even GS/Google/FB think about paltry 6% savings while hiring top talent but again right wingers do and they are running the show at the moment.
I would say negotiate TA/RA/GA positions at Kelley, that'll cover your tuition/expenses and at the end of it even if you had to go back, you won't have any loans and would get MBA degree for free (well not free really, as you'll work as TA/GA for it but you won't have to dig into your savings). Have you looked at schools in Canada btw? I'm seeing lot of people going to Canada, they have decent schools as well, you'll get PR in 2/3 years (compare that to 100 yr in the US, YES there's a 100 year wait time for Indians to get green card) and more freedom to go back to India or come to Canada again if you feel like doing that in future.
My scholarship is exclusive of earnings from on campus jobs. I can work upto 20 hours at $18 per hour after my first semester.
Also, I don't see myself settling in US. All I am aiming is a quality international experience, clear my loan and come back to India with some savings.
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