MBA DecisionWire

WL post interview at Booth and CBS. Want to do MBB consulting post MBA, but would appreciate optionality.

No scholarship for Kellogg, any chance I could negotiate?

Rejected without interview from HBS and Stanford. Rejected after interview from Wharton. It was a journey, but I am very proud of all the applications I submitted. Did my best, and I’m beyond excited to be heading to CBS in the fall with a full ride! All it takes is one school.

Decision will be based on where I feel the best fit after I visit. Desired job is consulting, but want to focus into renewable energy.

I am currently at a boutique firm in the west coast and hoping to continue in technology consulting. Hoping for west coast long term, but no scholarship at UCLA was given

Mainly deciding between Wharton (no $), Kellogg MBAi ($, shorter), and Haas (no $). Goal: tech PM or MBB in Bay Area, long-term Asia. Weighing brand vs Bay Area access vs cost. Appreciate advice on best fit for tech outcomes + APAC/global mobility.

Coming from a non-traditional background and want to pivot to consulting. Long-term I want to end up in the energy industry working on sustainability @ startups. They're all great schools that can get me into consulting but am struggling to understand how prestige and MBA reputation plays in my long-term goals. (no interest in PE/VC)

Hello! Wiretaps episode 450 candidate checking in (I was the railroader). My top school was Kellogg (pivoting to Brand Management), but now that I have an admit to Wharton I'm rethinking Wharton given the value of the network. Would Wharton even entertain negotiation given my scholarship from K? Planning on attending both admit weekends.

Admitted to both schools and planning to recruit for Houston IB. Curious as to which program has a better and more structured recruiting process. Sounds like you can't go wrong at either school (just take the money?). Any insights are much appreciated.

Interviewed at NYU Stern and awaiting a decision. GMAT waiver + IB goal, and NYC is the priority, so Cornell/NYU are my top choices. If NYU admits me with no/slightly less scholarship, should I take it over Cornell? Can I leverage other admits/scholarships to negotiate aid at Cornell or NYU? Shoutout to UCLA, people were cool af

CBS vs Tuck (assume costs are equal). Background: FMCG LDP + Head of Family Office (buy-side). I'm currently undecided between Strategy Consulting (MBB) and Finance (IB/Wealth) post-MBA. Which program provides better optionality, recruiting support, and alumni network for someone still exploring both paths? Appreciate any advice!

Money is the biggest factor at this point. I am on the waitlist for CBS. I got a full ride to NYU. I am considering negotiating with Booth but I don't know how much I'll be able to get.

Am I crazy not to take the money from Foster? I live in Seattle and want to live here postgrad. Interested in pivoting toward finance or health-tech. I love Haas and feel like I would regret not going, but 250k feels like too much. Would love any feedback.

Considering MIT LGO vs. HBS, cost of living is a wash but focusing on debt and intended outcomes. Primarily targeting Tech with a secondary focus on Ops Strategy in Aerospace or other industries. Coming from Automation/I4.0 Industry in Defense. HBS $ is calculator estimate.

Heart & wallet say MIT LGO but HBS is HBS. Would love advice!

Currently waitlisted at CBS. Stern is better program fo luxury / retail but not 100% set on this direction yet. Haven't heard back from Stern regarding $ - Haas merit scholarship would cover 1/3 of tuition costs (and COL living would obviously be significantly lower). Completed undergrad at Stern.

Harvard ASW was so much fun! Plus I enjoyed the students I met from harvard a lot more.