Diversity of cohort


Hi,



I'm about to accept my MBA seat but confused between 2 universities on the grounds of scholarship and class diversity.

One of them has a 50% of the class with people from my nationality but I have a higher scholarship there..the other one has a more diverse class but lower scholarship. Can someone throw light on the what is the better way to decide?



Does having a relatively less diverse class impact significantly?



Thanks

[Edited by PRIYANKA KOMMEREDDY on Jul 23, 2021]

Hi,<br>
<br>
I'm about to accept my MBA seat but confused between 2 universities on the grounds of scholarship and class diversity.<br>
One of them has a 50% of the class with people from my nationality but I have a higher scholarship there..the other one has a more diverse class but lower scholarship. Can someone throw light on the what is the better way to decide? <br>
<br>
Does having a relatively less diverse class impact significantly?<br>
<br>
Thanks
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Duncan

Compare the outcomes and your goals. Diversity is a good thing, other things being equal. 

Compare the outcomes and your goals. Diversity is a good thing, other things being equal.&nbsp;
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Also read Duncan's post on the 'sad truths' of scholarships:

https://find-mba.com/board/general-forum/the-sad-truth-about-scholarships-31701

The short of it is that business schools often use scholarships to attract stronger candidates who could get into better programs elsewhere. Usually, while getting a scholarship is great for the short term, it doesn't pay off in the long-term, if it means you have to turn down a stronger MBA with better career outcomes. 

Also read Duncan's post on the 'sad truths' of scholarships:<br><br>https://find-mba.com/board/general-forum/the-sad-truth-about-scholarships-31701<br><br>The short of it is that business schools often use scholarships to attract stronger candidates who could get into better programs elsewhere. Usually, while getting a scholarship is great for the short term, it doesn't pay off in the long-term, if it means you have to turn down a stronger MBA with better career outcomes.&nbsp;
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