| Topic Name: |
In need of advice |
| Message Name: |
Go Internet Startup |
| Date Posted: |
03/20/2000 |
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I am in need of advice pertaining to b-school planning.
I am a senior in a top three undergraduate business program. I recently accepted an offer with PwC's MCS group, but now I'm having second thoughts (it looks like the Firm I accepted with will cease to exist within the next two months). A startup Internet company recently extended an offer as well, and I want to go with the option that will better prepare me for business school. Like most undergraduate students, am interested in entering a competitive MBA program (hopefully Harvard or Stanford). Assuming that GPA/GMAT/extracurricular activities/recommendations are sufficient, which choice is the best? Does anyone from consulting firms/internet firms/business schools have advice? From your point of view, which would prepare and position me for business school (MBA)? Thanks for your help. |
| Message: |
As a current top 5 program MBA student, with management consulting experience at 2 different Big 5 firms, (not PWC), I can tell you it would be better to go with the start up.
PWC is a great firm, and sends many people to competitive programs every year. However, as you have noted, its future isn't clear, and the firm laid off a lot of consultants in 1999. Who is to say the same won't happen in 2000? Also, Big 5 applicants are a dime a dozen, so it is much harder for them to distinguish themselves. As an appliant with an internet startup, you will be in greater demand.
My advice, go with your gut instinct and go to the start up. Of course, don't tell PWC where you are going! You don't want them contacting your future employer so they can tell them you backed out of the deal.
Good luck.
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