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What are peoples' thoughts on the differences between Yale and Virginia (Darden) ?
Yale seems more competitive in terms of GMAT scores, so does that mean that the cohorts will be more dynamic?
Darden is usually ranked higher, but it's actually less expensive. Yale seems to have more prestige as a university, but I'm not sure if that trickles down to its business school.
By way of the essentials, I'm American with 4 years of work experience and I got 720 on the GMAT. I'd like to go into a consulting role after graduation.
Yale vs. Darden
Posted Feb 20, 2013 14:59
What are peoples' thoughts on the differences between Yale and Virginia (Darden) ?
Yale seems more competitive in terms of GMAT scores, so does that mean that the cohorts will be more dynamic?
Darden is usually ranked higher, but it's actually less expensive. Yale seems to have more prestige as a university, but I'm not sure if that trickles down to its business school.
By way of the essentials, I'm American with 4 years of work experience and I got 720 on the GMAT. I'd like to go into a consulting role after graduation.
Posted Feb 20, 2013 16:01
They are also very different schools. Darden has a very extensive program, drilling down into hard analytical skills. Yale has a more integrated approach, reflecting its dual focus on public and private sector management.
Posted Feb 21, 2013 04:48
sorry to suggest out of the blue, In my opinion Darden will be a good fit for Consulting. They have Case study based teaching and as Duncan mentioned drill down into hard analytical skills.
Posted Feb 22, 2013 16:14
Gotcha - Darden is better for consulting because of its focus on hard skills.
Good thing too, because it's a lot more affordable than Yale!
Good thing too, because it's a lot more affordable than Yale!
Posted Feb 25, 2013 15:11
Are these the only schools you're looking at? How about considering Michigan - Ross, as well? This school shows pretty strong post-graduation salaries, and consulting is its top recruiting industry, according to Businessweek.
Posted Mar 15, 2013 11:44
Thanks for the tip. I'll look into Michigan Ross.
What about Kellogg for consulting as well?
What about Kellogg for consulting as well?
Posted Mar 18, 2013 12:00
Kellogg's a great school for consulting. Bain and McKinsey regularly recruit grads.
It's also marginally better than the other schools you're looking at in terms of salary.
Your GMAT is fine for Kellogg but you're a little on the low side for work experience (although not by much.) Keep that in mind as you craft your essays.
It's also marginally better than the other schools you're looking at in terms of salary.
Your GMAT is fine for Kellogg but you're a little on the low side for work experience (although not by much.) Keep that in mind as you craft your essays.
Posted Mar 19, 2013 16:18
Thanks for the info.
Yes, I see that my work experience is a little low, but I checked on the Kellogg website and I am generally within the target range. And maybe my above average GMAT score will make up for it.
Yes, I see that my work experience is a little low, but I checked on the Kellogg website and I am generally within the target range. And maybe my above average GMAT score will make up for it.
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