Columbia VS Wharton

chipmunk

I think LZ needs to put career goal at first priority.  Once you attend the b-school, you would soon realize, job hunting is always the first and only thing for you.  Of course, if you don't care about future job, then that's a different story.

As for banking, you also need to think about the location.  There are at least 25 Wharton Chinese MBA working in HK banking industry, vs. only 1-2 CBSer.  lease remember, it'll be very hard to land a IB job in NY office, especially when the economy is in downturn.

chipmunk

Please don't discourage yourself so early.  Actually banking and consulting are the only two industry that don't care too much about your background.  Of course, if you have related background, that's definitely a plus, but not must.

What they want is Smart candidate with good communication skills who also is willing to work very hard.  Your Big4 W/E is good enough to help you knock those doors.  

Wish you good luck in b-school.

chipmunk

M7好象确实是存在的，他们7个学校每年都开会讨论一些学校管理的事情，不过我记得Tuck应该在里面，那就应该去掉一个，不知道是哪个。