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Priyanka1983
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Schools: Booth (Chicago) (A) Berkeley Haas (S)
17 Mar 2025, 14:25
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Hello All,
I have 41 years of experience in the tech industry (SAP Technical) and currently work as a Manager at a small third-party support provider company. As I plan to progress, pivot, or make a career change, I have decided to pursue an EMBA.
I applied for the 2025 intake and have been accepted by Chicago Booth. I am awaiting Berkeley's results in 10 days and am also gathering information to apply for MIT in the 4th round.
I am based in California on an L1 visa. I lived in Singapore for 12 years and am open to returning if I find a good job opportunity.
I want to make the right decision to achieve my career goals. I chose Chicago Booth because it is a top M7 school, and my interactions with admissions and alumni have been overwhelmingly positive. My experience with Berkeley has been similarly positive, but I am concerned about its global recognition since it is not in the top M7 and may not be as well known outside the U.S.
I am considering MIT mainly for its brand name, but I am uncertain about whether I should apply. That is where I am seeking guidance.
I have 41 years of experience in the tech industry (SAP Technical) and currently work as a Manager at a small third-party support provider company. As I plan to progress, pivot, or make a career change, I have decided to pursue an EMBA.
I applied for the 2025 intake and have been accepted by Chicago Booth. I am awaiting Berkeley's results in 10 days and am also gathering information to apply for MIT in the 4th round.
I am based in California on an L1 visa. I lived in Singapore for 12 years and am open to returning if I find a good job opportunity.
I want to make the right decision to achieve my career goals. I chose Chicago Booth because it is a top M7 school, and my interactions with admissions and alumni have been overwhelmingly positive. My experience with Berkeley has been similarly positive, but I am concerned about its global recognition since it is not in the top M7 and may not be as well known outside the U.S.
I am considering MIT mainly for its brand name, but I am uncertain about whether I should apply. That is where I am seeking guidance.
17 Mar 2025, 22:43
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Congratulations Priyanka1983 ! Chicago Booth (accepted) offers M7 prestige, strong global recognition, and leadership in finance and strategy, making it ideal for international career mobility, including a return to Singapore. Berkeley Haas (awaiting decision) is best if you aim to stay in California and leverage Silicon Valley’s tech ecosystem, though it lacks M7 status. MIT Sloan (considering applying) holds an unmatched tech brand, but Round 4 is highly competitive. If Haas admits you, you shall consider comparing its tech leadership focus with Booth’s global strength. Otherwise, Booth is already an elite choice, unless MIT’s tech credibility is a must-have. Best wishes for future
