Haas (scholarship) vs. Columbia (no scholarship) - Fulltime MBA
Hi WSO Community,
I wanted to get your input on a decision I am wrestling with. I have applied to MBA programs. I was accepted into Haas and Columbia’s fulltime programs. I received substantial scholarship money from Haas (50%) and none from Columbia, yet I am leaning towards Columbia. I fear it does not have the same brand recognition as Columbia and a smaller alumni network. Long-term I feel this will come back to bite me, especially since I plan on coming back to the East coast after the program. If you had to choose between Columbia and Haas given the scholarship situation and your knowledge of the brand recognition/network of the programs what would you choose?
Thanks!
If you want NY finance or to work in Europe, then Columbia.
Otherwise, I'd take Haas. To me they're virtually equals in aggregate, but with very different strengths and weaknesses.
Thanks for the feedback. Can you expand on the strengths and weaknesses of the programs?
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