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Great school. I was admitted there last year but chose an M7 over it - it was a very tough decision. Visit the campus and you will fall in love. Just be clear-eyed about limitations of a young program that relies pretty heavily on parent institution reputation.
Congrats! Their test score averages are wildd, so you getting in is a big win.
Tbh my friends have had mixed opinions about SOM's culture compared to schools like Tuck/Fuqua/Ross/Haas, but imo as an MBA2 and from what I heard from my dual degree friends, you'll find your people and opportunities anywhere. Culture becomes kinda toxic and people suck during recruiting regardless of how "good" the culture is haha. (The real question is the degree of toxicity—there are some schools that are known to be more toxic than others, like CBS and Wharton.)
My suggestion: Go with the place that gives the best recruiting chances and/or the best financial aid package. Even within T15, recruiting chances can differ.
Ask admissions or your SOM contacts to speak with someone who chose SOM over your other options. Do the same with the other schools you were accepted to. The students will be more honest now that you're in and give you insights that can't be figured out through public stats alone (for example, schools may have a very strong pipeline for a certain city's consulting office).
It’s okay. Clear step down from M7 schools in recruitment outcomes and alumni network. Depending on what you’re looking for, other schools in that T10 - T15 range are also better (eg, NYU for IB, Tuck and Darden for consulting, etc.).
If you don’t get into a better school / you get a compelling scholarship tbh