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Tuck vs. Chicago GSB |
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Both a good...flip a coin |
| Date Posted: |
05/17/2005 |
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As a GSBer and Dartmouth alum, I'm compelled to offer my two cents. First, congratulations on getting into two great programs. You really can't go wrong with either choice and both programs will prepare you well for the long haul (although at this point I'm inclined to believe Chicago cultivates more rigourous thinking.) Considering your stated goals, two factors come to mind that I would recommend considering: 1)where do you hope to work geographically after graduation? And, 2)what's your work style? The first consideration doesn't relate so much to the reach of the schools (they both have great brand equity) as to your ability to network from them. Many IM firms fly under the radar these days(e.g. privately held, minimal to no websites, hire by referral, etc.) so you'll have to consider how well you can develop inroads to them from each school. I can only imagine it'll be easier to do so from the city than from the woods. On the same note, however, it is Tuck's displacement from the city that cultivates a wonderful atmosphere for teamwork and kinship. If you are a real people-person, then you're likely to thrive better at Tuck. Good luck in your decision. One thing sure seems clear - you are partial to cold weather. |
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What matters more is what you do at Business School and networking...not the school per se, considering they're both Top 10. Also, you have to ask yourself this summer what you'd like to do next summer already. B-school is most useful for people seeking greater than average solid finance/markets knowledge and for people needing the networking capabilities the school provides.
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