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Stern (no $) vs Anderson ($$) vs Tepper ($$$) vs Darden ($$)
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22 Mar 2024, 09:21
Hi all,
I am in an extremely fortunate situation! I've been admitted to these 4 amazing schools and I want some input from the community. I am 25F and did ChemE in a Top 20 Private Undergrad (Duke, Vandy, Rice, etc). I come from the energy space and I'm looking to pivot into consulting, MBB or T2. Long term, I want to go back into sustainability/energy/cleantech. I want to end up in NYC for my first job post-MBA; I'm pretty firm on this geographic location. Given that, which school is the best outcome for me?
Stern:
Pros:
-My top choice
-Has robust sustainability initiatives, which is important to me as Energy/Cleantech is my secondary career interest
-NYC location, I really love NYC and can make internship recruiting a lot easier given my post MBA goals
-I have a lot of friends and family in NYC so good support network
-EQ focused culture
Cons:
-Sticker price; I am going to try to negotiate but looking at Reddit and GMATclub, looks like Stern doesn't negotiate
Darden:
Pros:
-Really good consulting school
-Culture seems close knit
-Proximity to DC for energy space
Cons:
-Rural location, not a fan
-Seems to place mostly in the South to mid-Atlantic
Anderson:
Pros:
-Big city school
-Culture seems really nice and collaborative
-Summer quarter first year seems really helpful
Cons:
-Doesn't place as well in MBB or NYC
-Not a big fan of staying in Cali long term
Tepper:
Pros:
-Biggest scholarship
-Data analytics focused curriculum
-Small class size
Cons:
-Doesn't place as well in MBB or NYC
-Smallest percentage of women in class