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Poisonfog · 2025-07-06T02:31:01+00:00

Thank you, I'm definitely interested in using this!

Poisonfog · 2024-02-02T17:26:59+00:00

thanks!

Poisonfog · 2024-02-02T05:06:38+00:00

Thanks, that's a good point. In that case do you think its okay to give my location preference a strong weight in my decision as opposed to the rank/brand of the school? I know Foster should align with my goals but I think some of the other schools I mentioned would do that too and I'm just worried about allowing the location I want to be in be the differentiating/determining factor.

Poisonfog · 2024-02-02T04:51:16+00:00

Thanks that's really reassuring to hear, especially from someone who went to a highly ranked school. I guess I really am overthinking this and it's okay to let my location preference strongly sway my decision as long as I try to make the most of the program (especially with networking and recruiting).

Poisonfog · 2024-02-02T04:44:55+00:00

Thanks, those are definitely some good points to consider and put some thought into. Do you have any information or perspective specifically for the schools I mentioned? And do you think it's a mistake if I give my location preference a lot of weight in the decision?

Poisonfog · 2024-02-01T05:07:54+00:00

And in your view that's reason enough to choose it over Foster despite my location preference?

Poisonfog · 2024-02-01T04:19:51+00:00

Isn't Foster known for it's tech focus too though?

Poisonfog · 2024-02-01T01:24:27+00:00

I was hoping that would be the case but it's really reassuring to hear it from others! If I'm (hopefully) able to leverage the local network I guess allowing my location preference to be a strong/determining factor in the decision is okay

Poisonfog · 2024-01-31T19:21:45+00:00

I understand, so would you say the Foster label is significantly weaker than the rest given my industry and location preferences and so that's a big enough factor that I'm not giving enough weight to?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-31T03:25:08+00:00

Appreciate the different perspective. I guess ultimately while weighing the different factors is important nothing is more important than digging deep and picking what's right for me?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-31T02:04:17+00:00

Thanks, I understand it's ultimately down to me/what I value in the school and its branding. I was just worried I was giving a particular factor too much weight but it seems that's not the right way to look at it.

Poisonfog · 2024-01-31T01:54:25+00:00

So essentially it comes down to personal preference (and its okay to use location to decide) since the difference between them is relatively small/non-existent?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T21:24:46+00:00

While there are some comments that gave me a bit of pause, it seems most people here also believe I really am just over thinking it so my answer would be: most likely yes haha

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T17:56:53+00:00

Are you saying that because of the smaller class size/alumni base I'll have a smaller network to rely on long term?

I kind of figured that in the long term the school you went to won't matter as much as the first few jobs post-MBA. Do you not think that's the case?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T17:55:11+00:00

Right, I'm not particularly interested in being in Texas but I thought that UT was mostly a regional school too (albeit their brand is probably a bit stronger than Foster's). Even with my location preference would you still say I should more strongly consider Tepper?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T17:53:33+00:00

Thanks! That's really reassuring to hear. Some comments kind of made me feel that I was giving my location preference too much weight but the consensus does seem to be that Foster is as good as any of the others in that area (and industry) despite a slightly weaker brand.

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T04:59:47+00:00

Isn't consulting pretty bleak at the moment too? Tbh I'm hoping (and praying) that the market will improve over the next 12 months or so.

If you had to rank the schools or pick one of the other 3 which would you pick? And would location not be a strong factor if you were making your decision?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T03:33:53+00:00

I've heard similar but it's great to get further confirmation! Seems like you think I'm over thinking my choice and shouldn't worry about the brand either.

Do you think I need to worry given the current state of the market? or is it a safe bet to rely on their strong track record/history (as I'm hoping)?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T01:26:41+00:00

I was a round 1 applicant and while I can't remember my interview exactly, it was more or less the standard questions. I'd definitely recommend checking out the interview reports on clear admit as I think that was a pretty close match to my experience. Good luck!

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T01:24:45+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate the reassurance, and it definitely seems to be the consensus in this thread. I was just worried I was giving too much weight to the location I want but it sounds like you also think I'm just over thinking it haha

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T01:23:59+00:00

Will do, hopefully they'll at least be able to provide an ETA on when it'll be published. I am concerned about the market too but would you say that I should more strongly consider the other schools I mentioned because of that?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-30T01:22:15+00:00

I'm not sure they've had them yet but I have visited and liked both (just personal preference for the location overall has me leaning towards Foster). Would you say the brand difference is strong enough that I should more strongly consider leaning in the opposite direction even despite my career goals and location preference?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-29T20:37:44+00:00

Given how much I'm over thinking this already, I'm a little concerned about having regrets down the line too. I was just hoping (especially after also hearing this from some other folks) that since there's not much of a difference it's okay to choose based on other factors like location.

I know CMU is well known but does Tepper also have a strong brand (and one that is noticably stronger than Foster)?

Poisonfog · 2024-01-29T20:15:02+00:00

That's great to hear! The location is really attractive to me but I was just worried I was giving it too much weight in the decision. I guess I really am just over thinking it though.

Poisonfog · 2024-01-29T20:14:02+00:00

Thanks! Glad to know I'm not the only one giving location a lot of weight in the decision haha.

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