Tuck v Kellogg v MIT Sloan v Columbia for Finance
Military vet invited to interview at the above schools. Looking to break into finance, specifically IBD after my MBA. Looking to get real-time, unbiased info on the strengths/weaknesses of these schools.
General first impressions Tuck- outstanding alumni network, may not have the same upper-level reach/wow factor for top banks as Columbia Kellogg- well renowned program, but more-so for consulting/marketing and not as well-respected in the finance world MIT Sloan- strong curriculum, but not well represented in IBD due to the majority of graduates going tech Columbia- obviously well represented and strong program, but worried about competition for interviews, and may not be the school culture I'm looking for ("commuter" school, peers scatter after classes, etc)
you'll have no problems getting into IBD from any of those schools. Would choose based on scholarships and/or fit
Just a few tidbits:
Columbia is good good given it's in NYC (finance HQ) and its finance reputation. Yes the commuter school vibe is a trade-off though it might be overblown talking to some alums
MIT is a solid choice but I heard few people showed up a Goldman info session and Goldman was like WTF why do we bother coming here.
Other schools are fine too. You'll be fine at any of these places.
Columbia > Tuck > Kellogg = Sloan for IBD, IMO
Mostly because Kellogg/Sloan seem less interested in IBD, but you will be fine either way. Columbia and Tuck will probably prepare you the best.
This is probably how I would rank them as well. Columbia sends most people to the best banks, but you shouldn’t have an issue coming from any of these schools. So just depends how much you dislike the culture at Columbia (which I agree with your perspective having spent time with friends at b-school there).
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