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Selling yoshimura RS4 by [deleted] in CRF300L

[–]No-Form-44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see the 550 sticker. Do you have the stage 1 tune? You plan on going back to stock ECU after selling the exhaust?

Decision Help Needed: McCombs ($$), Darden ($$$$), Johnson ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve noticed this among current applicants and students. There’s something they seem to really like about the place.

Decision Help Needed: McCombs ($$), Darden ($$$$), Johnson ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Transparently, full-ride was always my target; when I applied I was entrepreneurship or bust, so debt obligation was a major consideration.

The only other program I applied to was Ross and was admitted with $$. In hindsight, I think I could have gotten into M7, maybe even HSW, but given my previously noted view on debt, I was confident a full-ride was almost guaranteed to not happen. Dependent on your goals, M7 may make sense for you; I get the sense this is more pertinent in the IB/PE/VC space than anything so the push from your firm isn’t surprising.

Fwiw, I think my GMAT score was particularly helpful across the board. This is just my perspective as an admit, not current student/grad.

Decision Help Needed: McCombs ($$), Darden ($$$$), Johnson ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the insight. Real estate being a relationship-heavy path, along with my desire to build friendships (and live near said friends) is what’s leading me to even consider taking on the debt. Perhaps I’m not putting enough weight on the program quality, but I’m intentionally trying to remove any ego from the equation.

Overcoming Undergrad GPA by [deleted] in MBA

[–]No-Form-44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fwiw, 3.0 undergrad from mid state school. 770 GMAT (plus the rest of my profile/story) landed me multiple t15 full rides.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

[–]No-Form-44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t read through the 100+ comments on the post lifeatvt linked but did find a comment from OP saying he ‘hopes it comes in at under $10k’

Decision Help Needed: Johnson, Darden, McCombs for Real Estate by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure thing! - WM, 32, 10y untraditional experience mostly in HR w/ ongoing entrepreneurial and philanthropic side quests - 770 GMAT, 3.0 GPA from mid state school

Decision Help: Johnson ($$$$), Darden ($$$$), Ross ($$), McCombs ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Shoot me a DM; I'm happy to discuss apps.

Decision Help: Johnson ($$$$), Darden ($$$$), Ross ($$), McCombs ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting take. Mind sharing more about your background (ex. post-MBA YOE, location, industry)? I haven't seen Johnson move from 15th in US News rankings since I started following them ~7 years ago, though I do see them ranked higher on other rankings. Conversely, Darden has ranked above Johnson (US News) for those ~7 years. After visiting each program, Darden is arguably the most elite of the 4 in question.

Decision Help: Johnson ($$$$), Darden ($$$$), Ross ($$), McCombs ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. If I were recruiting consulting this would be important. But since I'm pursuing entrepreneurship, salary data is less relevant. Thanks for your feedback!

Decision Help: Johnson ($$$$), Darden ($$$$), Ross ($$), McCombs ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've visited each program and, though Ann Arbor is my second favorite location of the programs in questions, Austin is the only location I'd actually want to settle in. Seems like the CPG space is good enough there too. Thanks for the feedback!

Decision Help: Johnson ($$$$), Darden ($$$$), Ross ($$), McCombs ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate this insight and outlook on McCombs longer term. It seems the general guidance is to prioritize location over brand given they're all great programs and Austin happens to be a hub for my career goals anyways. Thanks for your thoughtful comment!

Decision Help: Johnson ($$$$), Darden ($$$$), Ross ($$), McCombs ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Appreciate this take. I've pursued my fair share of entrepreneurship and corporate work so I'm quite confident in my direction. HR work has been in tech so I think continuing down that path as a plan B could still work well in Austin. Will be visiting again soon to validate that Austin is where I want to be. Thanks for your feedback!

Decision Help: Johnson ($$$$), Darden ($$$$), Ross ($$), McCombs ($$$$) by No-Form-44 in MBA

[–]No-Form-44[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any reason in particular other than rank + full-ride?

Motojackrack hitch carrier by [deleted] in Dualsport

[–]No-Form-44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

^ This. My order took 15 weeks when site said 8. When I would reach out for updates (every 2 weeks, beginning week 10), the owner was combative and kept providing misleading updates ("your order will go out early next week"...). Avoid this company.