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kjfrench
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I know the topic of Wharton versus Tepper may seem ludicrous to many on this forum, however I'm in the midst of a true dilemma.
I just now, as I'm about to start pre-term at Tepper, received admission to Wharton. I already moved into my Pittsburgh apartment and gotten acquainted with the surroundings, which I love.
Carnegie Mellon is a great school and Tepper is a wonderful program. I love the people and think that I would do very well upon graduation. The $110,000 scholarship they offered is very important for me financially.
One aspect of Tepper that I struggle with is that there is nothing for Real Estate and there is a strong focus on job search all the time, to the point that recruiters arrive on campus during the first week of classes.
Prestige is very important for me; however, I have come to appreciate the humility and modesty of the Carnegie Mellon community. I have literally fallen in love with the school, faculty and fellow students.
My goal is to do mission-driven private equity or sustainable real estate investing. My job search goal upon graduation is bulge bracket investment banking, perhaps in Hong Kong and ideally at Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley.
For me it is key that my MBA give me a strong brand association for the rest of my life. With the new dean, new curriculum and soon new building, Tepper is rapidly rising. Wharton seems to be stalling or even lagging, however I realize that Tepper is unlikely to ever catch up.
So... I would have to disappoint a whole bunch of people, break my lease, get into massive debt, move to Philly, find a place, and get acquainted with a new school (I don't really understand the culture at Wharton either).
Anybody have useful advice? Please keep your posts respectful and relevant.
I just now, as I'm about to start pre-term at Tepper, received admission to Wharton. I already moved into my Pittsburgh apartment and gotten acquainted with the surroundings, which I love.
Carnegie Mellon is a great school and Tepper is a wonderful program. I love the people and think that I would do very well upon graduation. The $110,000 scholarship they offered is very important for me financially.
One aspect of Tepper that I struggle with is that there is nothing for Real Estate and there is a strong focus on job search all the time, to the point that recruiters arrive on campus during the first week of classes.
Prestige is very important for me; however, I have come to appreciate the humility and modesty of the Carnegie Mellon community. I have literally fallen in love with the school, faculty and fellow students.
My goal is to do mission-driven private equity or sustainable real estate investing. My job search goal upon graduation is bulge bracket investment banking, perhaps in Hong Kong and ideally at Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley.
For me it is key that my MBA give me a strong brand association for the rest of my life. With the new dean, new curriculum and soon new building, Tepper is rapidly rising. Wharton seems to be stalling or even lagging, however I realize that Tepper is unlikely to ever catch up.
So... I would have to disappoint a whole bunch of people, break my lease, get into massive debt, move to Philly, find a place, and get acquainted with a new school (I don't really understand the culture at Wharton either).
Anybody have useful advice? Please keep your posts respectful and relevant.
