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作者: johnsonwxj 时间: 2004-3-23 17:19
标题: which one to chose?
不是N人，现有两个offer，一个是UIUC, 4万1年，一个是RICE，5万1年，都没有奖。

两个排名好像差不多，UIUC要便宜一些，但我的方向是FINCE，RICE似乎又好一些，究竟选哪一个好，请大家给出个注意！

作者: njw 时间: 2004-3-23 17:24
UIUC is a not bad choice, since UIUC has a strong alumni network in Greater China, FYI

作者: johnsonwxj 时间: 2004-3-23 20:21
thank u njw, but I found most people in this forum who got UIUC offer said that they will reject it, I donot know why?

作者: njw 时间: 2004-3-23 22:05
Personal opinions 1) a lot people in CD got better offers (of course they will turn down offers from UIUC), 2) visa might be another issue, otherwise, UIUC is a good value school!!

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作者: nina23 时间: 2004-3-24 03:53
RICE

作者: johnsonwxj 时间: 2004-3-24 09:17
心里上更倾向于去RICE，比较喜欢houston，但就是这个学校太贵，性价比不高。不知道这两个学校签证哪一个容易？？

作者: Lorena 时间: 2004-3-24 10:20
Johnsonwxj, it's a hard choice, just like I need to make a decision between Rice and the other 3 b-schools. At present, I lean to Rice, for its Finance program and the location. Compare the ranking and career issue, still lean to Rice.

For visa issue, personally, I think these two school probably no difference if no scholarship.

作者: johnsonwxj 时间: 2004-3-26 14:18
Already decide to choose Rice!

Anybody who will go to Rice this fall can contact me!

We can exchange idea each other!!!

作者: flyingty 时间: 2004-3-26 23:24
Rice is better, better job opportunity

作者: johnsonwxj 时间: 2004-4-3 11:54

Although I have decide to choose Rice for its location, small size and good at finance, but seeing the 2005 US NEWS BS ranking, Rice drops to 45, while UIUC climb to 25, what is hell of this ranking change???

Now I am very frustrate about the choice again, is it right to spend 100K$ on a school ranking 45????

It is really a tough choice, maybe I should try better school next year again although I am over 30 years old already?

Anyone have some valuable suggestion will be appreciate!!!

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作者: gt750 时间: 2004-4-4 22:27

UIUC is not a bad choice. I will prefer UIUC to Rice.

Does that ranking matter that much? if you are in USA, you will not find much difference between 25 and 40.

MBA students over 30 years old is very common. don't scare at the age.

作者: johnsonwxj 时间: 2004-4-5 17:10

Thanks, if we do not concern about the ranking, then why do u think UIUC is better than Rice.

For me, I want to concentrate in Finance, and want to stay in US several years before come back!

Here are some considerations about these two schools,

UIUC: better ranking, strength in Accounting, near Chicago, more international students, and low tuition.

Rice: famous in Texas, strength in Finance, located in Houston, little international students, and low living cost.

Still have no answer, maybe I will give up these two, and try next year.

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作者: BetterMan 时间: 2004-4-5 19:06

以下是引用johnsonwxj在2004-4-5 17:10:00的发言：

Still have no answer, maybe I will give up these two, and try next year.

除非你本来就对这两个都不满意，如果仅仅因为这个意外的话，你的决定不应该受影响。明年你可以保证有更好的offer嘛？MBA是适当的时候完成的一件适当的事情，完成之后就该进入你生活的下一个阶段了。重要的是让这个节奏在一直向前。再说也许2年后你毕业的时候，排名又倒过来了呢？

作者: johnsonwxj 时间: 2004-4-5 22:52

Pursue a top mba degree is one of my dream for a long time, however, after taking GMAT test three times, still not over 700, I does not apply those top program.

Since the two programs are not top and do not give me any scholarship, I have to consider more about the value of my investment.

作者: luckyforever 时间: 2004-4-5 23:00

A GMAT below 700 does not nessary means that you can not get in a top program.

I am sure top program will not reject u solely for your poor GMAT,as long as other aspects of your applicaiton are strong!

作者: gt750 时间: 2004-4-5 23:51

yes. I agree with lucky forever. I take gmat three times, not over 700. but I choose a school suitable for me. although it is not top MBA.

don't think top mba reject you for not very competitive gmat score.

you can be admitted to uiuc and rice, I am sure that you have the chance to win wharton and duke if you have proven acomplishment in career and great potential in creating the success in the future.

作者: luyiut 时间: 2004-4-6 05:38
Hey, Dude,
I think I have known you for a while. I read both of you posts at here and on BW.
To be honest, if what matters you most is the job, go Houston.
The location of Rice is much better than UIUC. it is the common sense that you can take big advantage on the location if both of the schools are not ivy schools (personally, I would rank Rice much higher that UIUC on their MBA programs.)
About the rankings, I think the reason that rice dropped deeply this year was related to its low gmat score. But think about that, every top school can keep its average gamt about 730+ if they want. In that way, Chinese and Indians will dominate in the class. Don’t you think it is ironic? Usnews uses the data which represents one year’s performance. That’s not accurate.
I prefer to go to a school having less internationals if I want to improve my English communication skills which is extremely important for a Chinese mba. You will find out it maybe turn out to be a negative factor for you if you always get assist from your Chinese peers.
In addition, UIUC is a state univ. vs rice is a fine private school for rich kids. You will tell the different if you get a chance to visit both schools.
I wish you can get out of the dilemma early.

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作者: johnsonwxj 时间: 2004-4-6 09:57

Hi, Luyiut, really thank u for your inputs!

Actually, in my heart I also consider that Rice is a more suitable choice for me although it is more expensive. The recent US News ranking seams a test for me, and let me consider more about the school that I truly want to go.

Now I have made the final decision that I will choose Rice no matter what its ranking change in only a few years. I will not regret once I have made the choice and I will use time to focus Visa and English capability, cause we all know that spoken and written English is sometimes much important than anything else for a Chinese who want to find job in US.

Anyway thank u all valuable suggestions, I really found this forum very very helpful for me; I learn a lot from all of your guys, I would like to help others if they have any needs!!!

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