I have applied to J Molson and UBC Sauder in Canada (Both R1). If I get rejected in both the schools I am planning to apply for other colleges. If I am rejected by one college and accepted in the other I will join the one that accepted me!
My profile -
Indian
GMAT - 640
Work ex - 2 years as a project engineer and 1 year as a project manager.
U.G. - Engg - 70%
A very active social reformer and tons of extra currics
The dilemma is when they both give me an admit! I frankly do not know what to choose! There must be some pattern or factors that I need to be looking at when choosing. The following are the factors I have found (it might be right or wrong) for both the schools. Kindly correct me if I am wrong regarding the info and also suggest me the best option!
J Molson - Montreal
1. More job opportunities
2. Harsh weather at times
3. Not much brand value
4. Need to know french (can be learned)
5. I have few of my folks in Montreal.
6. Cost of living is low
7. It does not have many Asians
8. Does not appear in the rankings for Top 100 schools
Sauder-UBC - BC
1. Less Job opportunities
2. Amazing weather
3. Very good brand value for UBC
4. English would suffice
5. I do not know anyone here
6. Cost of living is very high
7. Vancouver has too many Asians and it scares me on the recruitment front!
8. It appears constantly in the rankings
Grey areas!
1. I do not know what specialization is good in these colleges!
2. I do not know what specialization suits the present needs! (I am planning to work in Canada after graduation)
3. I do not know abt the part time job opportunities in either cities!
4. The most important, I do not know how use the above info (Pros and cons) and gauge which is a better option!
Last request (You can choose to ignore this!):
It will also be helpful if you let me know of my chances of getting in to these 2 colleges and also suggest me other options if they reject me! If they reject me I have to apply to colleges that will accept me for sure! I have to start my MBA by sep 2010 due to personal reasons.
My profile -
Indian
GMAT - 640
Work ex - 2 years as a project engineer and 1 year as a project manager.
U.G. - Engg - 70%
A very active social reformer and tons of extra currics
The dilemma is when they both give me an admit! I frankly do not know what to choose! There must be some pattern or factors that I need to be looking at when choosing. The following are the factors I have found (it might be right or wrong) for both the schools. Kindly correct me if I am wrong regarding the info and also suggest me the best option!
J Molson - Montreal
1. More job opportunities
2. Harsh weather at times
3. Not much brand value
4. Need to know french (can be learned)
5. I have few of my folks in Montreal.
6. Cost of living is low
7. It does not have many Asians
8. Does not appear in the rankings for Top 100 schools
Sauder-UBC - BC
1. Less Job opportunities
2. Amazing weather
3. Very good brand value for UBC
4. English would suffice
5. I do not know anyone here
6. Cost of living is very high
7. Vancouver has too many Asians and it scares me on the recruitment front!
8. It appears constantly in the rankings
Grey areas!
1. I do not know what specialization is good in these colleges!
2. I do not know what specialization suits the present needs! (I am planning to work in Canada after graduation)
3. I do not know abt the part time job opportunities in either cities!
4. The most important, I do not know how use the above info (Pros and cons) and gauge which is a better option!
Last request (You can choose to ignore this!):
It will also be helpful if you let me know of my chances of getting in to these 2 colleges and also suggest me other options if they reject me! If they reject me I have to apply to colleges that will accept me for sure! I have to start my MBA by sep 2010 due to personal reasons.
