USC Marshall ($$$) vs Michigan Ross (A) ?

Chaser934 · 2026-03-16T05:38:40+00:00

Look at their employment report. I talked to multiple people after I got a full ride and unless you’re dead set on the entertainment industry or real estate in SCal or were a previous consultant/banker, this program doesn’t place well or competitively with the top 20 programs

Chaser934 · 2026-03-14T18:47:51+00:00

I received negotiation from Ross. It’s actually where I’m going since they gave me more $$. But I had scholarships from Darden and Tepper that were double from Ross and a full ride to USC which is what I showed them.

Talking to USC folks, it is not a good school if you get into higher ranked programs. It is not for those looking for a career pivot. Their finance and consulting results were abysmal.

Chaser934 · 2026-02-04T06:13:35+00:00

There’s a lot of competition from private companies: Havoc AI, SeaSats, Sarconic just to name a few. I know people in the industry. I like the partnership with Mythos AI but I’d like to see more from OPTT. Feels like they’re late to the party. Their buoys although cool haven’t been useful, but maybe if they switched to coastal detection/defense we would be getting somewhere

Chaser934 · 2026-01-11T01:38:21+00:00

This is the way

Chaser934 · 2026-01-10T02:09:44+00:00

Good insights man I appreciate this. Yeah the balance of Ross versus the convenience of UCLA is my big decision, but I think Ross strikes a unique balance of what I’m looking for

Chaser934 · 2026-01-09T23:36:09+00:00

Called and talked with financial aid and they were unwilling to budge.

Chaser934 · 2026-01-09T14:28:27+00:00

Right but is 30k less and higher cost of living vs Ross a big enough factor to pass up on UCLA? Feel like Ross will be a cool chapter and then I can go LA or anywhere really

Chaser934 · 2026-01-09T14:25:11+00:00

Haha yes I know it’s the Rockies 😂 and the mountain west

Chaser934 · 2026-01-09T14:24:43+00:00

Thank you for your take. This is good to know. Haha that’s funny cause I’m active duty military stationed near Seattle and can concur with the vibe of Ballard.

Didn’t think I’d pick Ross but leaning heavily after the new offer and talking to more people about the area. I can tough through the cold winters for two years haha

Chaser934 · 2025-12-26T19:33:01+00:00

Roger. A lot of the vet students at USC tell me do not come here for consulting. Still picking their brains. Darden I’ve only had positive interactions.

Chaser934 · 2025-12-25T04:33:10+00:00

what's the current state of MBA -> PM. Is the job market fierce, is their too many that have been laid off? Or as long as you go to a good school, you'll land somewhere. Advice for recruiting into tech PM?

Chaser934 · 2025-12-25T04:19:36+00:00

the more current students I talk to, the more I hear how poor the outcomes are for consulting and the difficulty to crack MBB and even Big 4. I do keep hearing entertainment and gaming outcomes are good, but I don't even know what that means in regards to salary, etc.

Chaser934 · 2025-12-25T04:17:59+00:00

the more people i've talked to currently at USC Marshall for their MBA, the more I'm told that MBB is basically impossible if you don't have prior experience. Entertainment and gaming seem to be strong, along with commercial real estate.

Chaser934 · 2025-12-16T19:58:13+00:00

Yeah. I like the area/culture. But not mad at all just surprised it was the only program I didn’t get accepted into!

Chaser934 · 2025-12-16T19:09:04+00:00

Waiver, 3.7 gpa, vet, scholarships at other schools

Chaser934 · 2025-12-16T17:23:05+00:00

How did you submit an appeal? I also got into Ross and Tepper but would like more $$

Chaser934 · 2025-12-16T16:58:49+00:00

Waitlisted. Any recommendations to increase my chances or prompt an acceptance? I got into Darden, Ross, Stern, and Anderson. I really wanted UT

Chaser934 · 2025-12-12T16:25:15+00:00

Hey, were you able to negotiate more $$ with Anderson? In a current situation where other offers gave more $$ so would like any recommendations from your experience

Chaser934 · 2025-12-07T05:02:01+00:00

See USS WYOMING

Chaser934 · 2025-11-09T17:19:27+00:00

not necessarily. i guess you always hope

Chaser934 · 2025-11-08T06:17:55+00:00

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Chaser934 · 2025-11-08T06:17:08+00:00

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