For those who took out 150k+ in loans for a top MBA, do you have any regrets? I really want to go Wharton but would be 200k in debt. I'm so torn because I also have Kellogg at 70k debt (awarded scholarships) but I feel like I'll have more options with Wharton's brand long term. Interested in exploring consulting, finance roles or international corp strat/dev during my MBA.

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Kellogg brand is just as good as W. Probably ranks even higher these days?

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OP, unless you want to go into finance , Kellogg and Wharton are likely to get you the same outcome. The school culture and size is VERY VERY different. I finished my MBA at a top school and have been in consulting for a couple of years. All opportunities I have received are a result of my McKinsey brand versus my Bschool brand. I went to a smaller program and I am definitely thankful because I left with amazing personal relationships. However , professionally , I don’t think the school choice made a big difference. Now obviously , if you want the top PE funds or VCs, go to H/S/W

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Don’t worry, pretty sure you’ll pay off that $130k difference with just one year bonus in a couple years.

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This is pretty accurate

I went to W on my own dime and no regrets at all. It’s not only about the degree but it’s about your network and experience (hopefully it won’t be remote this coming year going forward). I know the difficult choice because a friend of mine chose Booth over W due to similar reason and I chose W

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Went to Kellogg, the student experience was much more my speed. I’ve had opportunities galore (staying in consulting for paternity benefits) and lots of interviews with H/S/W + other M7 leaders. Once you’re out and have more experience, no one delineates between the schools. It’s always “oh you went to top MBA? I went here, what a great time I miss it!” Then you reminisce a bit and move on to the topics at hand.

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No regrets on paying for my MBA, but mostly because I chose the right program for the experience I wanted and my goals (I turned down a half-tuition scholarship). If you were choosing between a M7 and a T20, it would be M7 in a heartbeat no matter what the cost. But since you are choosing between HSW & M7, evaluate this financially and with your goals. To get into consulting, you will have the same chance. However, Kellogg will mean you are likely part of the Chicago office and Wharton will mean you are likely part of the NYC office. Wharton has a clear edge for finance. And I might give the edge to Kellogg for corporate strategy based on how many multinationals are in Chicago and the Midwest. Where do you want your network to be? Kellogg is more Chicago and Wharton is more NYC. Also, how many people do you want in your class? Wharton has a much larger program. You cannot go wrong, but there is probably a better choice for you and your circumstances.

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Wharton's brand is not worth 130k more than Kellogg's in general, especially not a few years after graduation. It definitely isn't if you plan on standard MBA exits like consulting, IBD, tech. Kellogg may have an edge in marketing and general management, and Wharton in HF/PE/VC. What are your career goals?

130k is a lot of money. How much earlier could you retire if you invested it and earned 7%?

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1. Some regret because I now have to be a consultant to pay off this massive debt; 2. If you're thinking finance or consulting go kellogg and save money-- even if you're not go to kellog and save money- -these are comparable places, take the money and live happier/ follow your dreams or something

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