Hi guys, I am thrilled to be in this dilemma, and would love to hear your opinions - which one is a better option for finance role, e.g. IB?
Background:
-International student from Asia
-Pre-MBA: small PE shop, no U.S. work experience.
-Post-MBA: finance role in the U.S., and may be the best possible role would be IB?
-Would love to pursue a career in Canada if H1B policies tighten.
Stern
Pros:
-Full tuition, which means only $75K out of pocket for two years, a lot easier life style post-MBA
-Stern is a IB focused school, according to the CMC, there's 26.2% placements to IB
-Closest distance to those banks (probably more demanding in terms of networking?)
Cons:
-Lower ranked, although still Top 15, less prestigious internationally
-0.9% VC placements, I guess is would be impossible for me
Kellogg
Pros:
-M7, highly regarded internationally even back to Asia
-According to CMC report, 3.6% PE placement, seems that it leaves one more door open, although it would be highly uncertain in U.S.
-Hevanston is ideal location to live given one-hour train to Chicago
-Reputable party school (who could say no to that?)
-Bidding system for interviews (It seems that Kellogg is powerful during corporate recruiting)
Cons:
-Kellogg is consulting heavy school, with 30% Consulting, and 28% Tech, there is only 13.7% financial services with IB 5.7% (less competitive?)
-According to both schools websites, it would be $120K ~ $150K more out of pocket![]()
Background:
-International student from Asia
-Pre-MBA: small PE shop, no U.S. work experience.
-Post-MBA: finance role in the U.S., and may be the best possible role would be IB?
-Would love to pursue a career in Canada if H1B policies tighten.
Stern
Pros:
-Full tuition, which means only $75K out of pocket for two years, a lot easier life style post-MBA
-Stern is a IB focused school, according to the CMC, there's 26.2% placements to IB
-Closest distance to those banks (probably more demanding in terms of networking?)
Cons:
-Lower ranked, although still Top 15, less prestigious internationally
-0.9% VC placements, I guess is would be impossible for me
Kellogg
Pros:
-M7, highly regarded internationally even back to Asia
-According to CMC report, 3.6% PE placement, seems that it leaves one more door open, although it would be highly uncertain in U.S.
-Hevanston is ideal location to live given one-hour train to Chicago
-Reputable party school (who could say no to that?)
-Bidding system for interviews (It seems that Kellogg is powerful during corporate recruiting)
Cons:
-Kellogg is consulting heavy school, with 30% Consulting, and 28% Tech, there is only 13.7% financial services with IB 5.7% (less competitive?)
-According to both schools websites, it would be $120K ~ $150K more out of pocket