Tuck/Wharton/HBS

I'm seeking data points to a serious 1st world problem- I received Rd 1 acceptance letters to HBS, Wharton and Tuck and am deciding where to go. Feel free to make jokes at my expense.

Broad career goal is the financial side of energy/natural resources (probably banking but possibly physical commodities) ideally in Houston, Charlotte, Denver or Boston (not NYC long-term). I'd like a shot at PE somewhere down the road but realize that is unlikely out of b-school and would also like to do some international time (Singapore/HK/Sydney) at some point.

Background-wise, HYP undergrad with an econ degree but no professional finance experience and a lot of time spent abroad in the Middle East and SE Asia.

I'm a 31 yr old career changer with a wife and 2 kids who prefers outdoors to upscale so quality of life calculations are different for me than most posters here.

In terms of aid comparison, I am initially looking at $40k/year at Wharton, $44k at HBS and~$56k at Tuck.

 
Best Response

Congrats on such a great first world problem. I was in your shoes as well as I was accepted round 1 to HBS, Wharton, and Tuck in December. I chose HBS.

I have a family as well and the campus environment really sealed the deal on top of the case method, brand, career services, etc.

The others are exceptional schools obviously, but with a family I knew that I would have to commute to school at Wharton and for me Tuck was just too isolated. The opportunity to live on campus at HBS and walk to class every morning may seem small to some, but as busy as I know that I will be it means a lot to be able to know that I can see my kids at lunch.

I will leave the career question up to others with first hand experience but I would imagine that any of those schools can get you in the door to energy banking as has been discussed often on this forum.

Good luck on your decision, and congrats again on such a successful application season!

 

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