Georgetown MBA - Worth it?
Hi Everyone,
Thinking about applying to B-School for the upcoming year (have yet to take the GMAT, but test pretty well). I have a strong GPA 3.7 from a top undergrad and am currently working for a Big 4 consulting firm in DC. Ultimately, I'd like to make the switch into real estate. If I would like to stay in DC (no desire to be in New York), is Georgetown a good fit? Does Georgetown place well in DC, specifically in real estate or is that market traditionally New York. Ultimately, I'm most concerned about the financial/opportunity cost, so any insight is appreciated.
From your info it sounds like you could aim "higher" with a decent GMAT (say, 720+). The only factor I could see playing a role is indeed placement in DC RE. Maybe check out relevant firms (e.g. on LinkedIn) to see where their employees studied or reach out to people in the field/Georgetown MBA alumni for an insider perspective.
When it comes to gaining employment at a top-tier consulting firm, just know that top-ranked schools have higher placement into those firms. Georgetown is a reputable program, and some top firms do recruit there, but if you're able to achieve a solid gmat score, you could consider applying to higher-ranked programs. Georgetown DOES place well into the DC area (since, of course, that's where they're located). Getting into real estate consulting, specifically, however, will really be something you need to achieve through networking. It's a less popular area of consulting for MBAs, so you'll need to do the legwork to connect with the right people and earn a job in that space.
Great - thanks for the responses! To be clear, while I'm interested in real estate consulting, I'd also be interested in working in development or private equity.
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