In @ MIT & Kellogg, which one to choose?

collenice

Considering the alumni base in Greater China, go to Kellogg.

But definitely, Sloan is a school with higher prestiger and is harder to get in in my mind, not to mention the reputation in PE/VC industry. Just gotta know a few founders of VC firms in China are alumni of MIT.  

Given your EE background, I suggest you surrender Kellogg's offer and go Sloan.

Kellogg2008

Both are great schools. I will suggest you talk to alumni and current students at both schools to feel which one fits your personality and career goal better. You cannot go wrong either way.

Behemoth

以下是引用fiddlelover在2008-4-9 15:26:00的发言：

Behomoth,

Thanks a lot for your reply! Those are all very solid points. With all the info I've gathered, I think Sloan should be the right place for me.

Are you currently a student at Sloan? Thank you again for the help you've offered. I think I will have a lot of questions for you soon. :-)

Yup I am a current student at Sloan and glad to hear that you may come to Sloan afterwards. : )

Feel free to ask me any question you might have. Talk to you soon!

Columbus

For me, if you really think both schools appeal to you, I would suggest you visit the campus, sit in classes and talk to current students and alums.

I visited MIT last fall. I did not visit Kellogg but talked to a number of students and alums. Frankly speaking, MIT is a bit boring for me (no offence, MIT is a great brand). People are friendly, the professors are seasoned, but there is something wrong with the overall atmosphere there - maybe this is because I am from the arts background. And the buildings are not that pleasing. I think MIT likes enginneering background students a lot, so as you are from EE background, you probably will like it.

I also talked to the current students at MIT, and did not get the feel that they are strong at VC/PE and seemed to learn from them that entrepreneurship, consulting and banking are where they are strong. Although it is in Boston, it is much overshadowed by its H neighbour accross the Charles River.

Kellogg's indisputable ranking in marketing/consulting does not mean it sucks at other areas, just like say Liu Xiang - he of course runs faster than you in the 110m hurdle, but also probably much faster than most 100m-run athlets in the world. In fact, its general management may be second only to H and S, and you will also realize its strength in finance if you read the numerous No.1 awards at finance/case-related competitions with other very top schools. Speaking of PE/VC, Kellogg also has good alum representation at several big names in China, like Bain Capital, Hony Capital, New Horizon, etc. It holds the largest PE/VC conference in the Chicago area every year and attracts some of the most who's whos in this sector like KKR, DFJ, HCA, etc. What's more important, its people are so helpful and willing to share their first-hand experiences.

And I feel that if you already have strong math/quant skills, you may want to round out your personalities and skill sets at Kellogg.

Both schools are great. So I think the bottom line is - where would you feel better?

danielkuye

以下是引用Columbus在2008-4-11 22:39:00的发言：

For me, if you really think both schools appeal to you, I would suggest you visit the campus, sit in classes and talk to current students and alums.

I visited MIT last fall. I did not visit Kellogg but talked to a number of students and alums. Frankly speaking, MIT is a bit boring for me (no offence, MIT is a great brand). People are friendly, the professors are seasoned, but there is something wrong with the overall atmosphere there - maybe this is because I am from the arts background. And the buildings are not that pleasing. I think MIT likes enginneering background students a lot, so as you are from EE background, you probably will like it.

I also talked to the current students at MIT, and did not get the feel that they are strong at VC/PE and seemed to learn from them that entrepreneurship, consulting and banking are where they are strong. Although it is in Boston, it is much overshadowed by its H neighbour accross the Charles River.

Kellogg's indisputable ranking in marketing/consulting does not mean it sucks at other areas, just like say Liu Xiang - he of course runs faster than you in the 110m hurdle, but also probably much faster than most 100m-run athlets in the world. In fact, its general management may be second only to H and S, and you will also realize its strength in finance if you read the numerous No.1 awards at finance/case-related competitions with other very top schools. Speaking of PE/VC, Kellogg also has good alum representation at several big names in China, like Bain Capital, Hony Capital, New Horizon, etc. It holds the largest PE/VC conference in the Chicago area every year and attracts some of the most who's whos in this sector like KKR, DFJ, HCA, etc. What's more important, its people are so helpful and willing to share their first-hand experiences.

And I feel that if you already have strong math/quant skills, you may want to round out your personalities and skill sets at Kellogg.

Both schools are great. So I think the bottom line is - where would you feel better?

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yaoyao99

Sounds like a decision between depth and breath.  Maybe be worth exploring what you lack the most, whether in terms of personal aspirations or career portfolio and make your choice based on that.  Good luck!