I personally know that I have a decent chance of getting into a top 10-15 program, but, I cannot pay for it. If I do decide to attend such a program, it will be almost entirely be financed out of debt.
On the other hand, I can attend a somewhat cheaper program like ISB and be relatively debt-free. ISB is not doubt a good school. But, ISB does not align with my goal of working/studying in the states.
On a personal level, it has been my dream to study at HBS, Wharton, or any one of the other elite schools. But, till now, I've had almost no return for all the money I've spent on my education. Most of which has been financed with my mother's life-savings. When I say "no return" I mean to say that I haven't worked long enough to offset the cost of my degree.
Now, the question is, should I take on a massive amount of debt to attend a top 10-15 program in the states? It might be years before I will be debt-free again and be able to finally do some justice to my mother. Or, should I attend a cheaper program, be debt-free and get a quicker return?
Logical says be debt-free, heart says "go for it."
On the other hand, I can attend a somewhat cheaper program like ISB and be relatively debt-free. ISB is not doubt a good school. But, ISB does not align with my goal of working/studying in the states.
On a personal level, it has been my dream to study at HBS, Wharton, or any one of the other elite schools. But, till now, I've had almost no return for all the money I've spent on my education. Most of which has been financed with my mother's life-savings. When I say "no return" I mean to say that I haven't worked long enough to offset the cost of my degree.
Now, the question is, should I take on a massive amount of debt to attend a top 10-15 program in the states? It might be years before I will be debt-free again and be able to finally do some justice to my mother. Or, should I attend a cheaper program, be debt-free and get a quicker return?
Logical says be debt-free, heart says "go for it."
