Johnson MBA vs. Ross MBA... for PE??
Guys, I am looking for some feedback related to a choice between a Johnson MBA and a Ross MBA. My career goals are to break into private equity, and ideally, end up in NYC. I have an investment banking background with a Big 10 UG (plays key part of my branding thinking), so I am aware it may be difficult either way, but I am willing to put in the work.
Priority #1: Break in to PE
Priority #2: Brand recognition
Priority #3: Alumni network (in general)
Priority #4: Alumni network (in NYC)
Priority #5: Corp Dev Ops, Plan B Ops
I appreciate your feedback.
They are peer schools that will lead to same opportunities so I'd go where you find the best fit. In terms of overall ranking/brand, I believe Cornell was ranked #11 in the latest ranking and Michigan was #12 (Poet and Quant ranking). For private equity, the ranking was also very close with Michigan at #12 and Cornell at #13. http://www.wpen.org/article.html?aid=397
At both of these schools the Private Equity track is going to be on your own. There's no clear cut choice here, so I would just go to Ross so you can at least watch legit college football. Go Blue.
Just a thought: I think you might be able to get more visibility with Cornell Johnson because you are closer to NYC, which is where you want to be. Having said that, I've heard that you may have to spend just about every Friday in the City, just to get yourself in front of people. That expectation would not be so true coming from Ann Arbor, for obvious logistical reasons.
Having said that, all the students I know who went to Ross are really fun.
thanks guys, anymore feedback?
I dont mean to come off as rude, but considering that PE can be difficult for even H/S/W kids, are you sure that it is wise to base your school decision off of PE chances? My understanding is that it is slim to none unless you are at H/W/S with the right background. Please someone correct me if I am wrong.
PE post-MBA is feasible. PE at the mega-funds and largest MM funds is not the target. With that said, it is still difficult to land this type of role.
Given all this info, with a PE goal in mind, how would you approach the determination?
if that is the case the it sounds like you will be on your own for networking - easier to that at Johnson. Keep in mind I havent applied yet so im not really qualified.
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