I've been admitted to Tuck (with $50k/yr) and the Wharton-Lauder program (with no $$). I'm admittedly drawn towards Wharton-Lauder for prestige reasons, but the thought of going $220K+ in debt if I attend Wharton-Lauder terrifies me big time. The Wharton-Lauder program is a Joint MBA/MA in International Business Management, and involves significant global travels, something I'd like to experience.
I interviewed on campus in Philly. Boy, I am not too sure I want to live in Philly for two years. IMO, only thing going for Philly is Wharton.
I'm from Vancouver, Canada, and the beauty of Hanover, though a small town in the middle of nowhere, is just similar in an odd way to the beauty of Canada's best city, Vancouver.
My future goal is to join MBB or head to the East Coast (Boston or NYC) for Finance. I'm not fully set yet on my future plans though. It's a huge tie between consulting and finance (HF/PE). My previous background is five years in Engineering and Project Management at Big Oil in Canada. I also have an MSc in Engineering from University of British Columbia.
If you were in my shoes, where would you choose, and why?
PS: I interviewed on Skype for my Tuck interview, and visited the school after that before I was admitted without informing anyone. Partied it up on a weekend without letting anyone know I was assessing the school. Lots of hot girls man, and the campus and lifestyle just match the laid-back west coast vibe that I'm used to. As a single guy, I'll feel so right at home at Dartmouth even though I'll be 28 when I start.