Hey guys, need some advice. I was fortunate enough to get the Consortium fellowship at Ross but am also stuck on the CBS waitlist and am still planning to apply to Wharton in R3. Assuming I get into CBS/Wharton, is there that much of a difference between them to forgo scholarship money? For context, I want to get into product management at FAANG/fintech with pursuing MBB as a plan B. Thanks in advance!

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Wharton round three??

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Yeah I know, probably throwing app money and energy down the drain 😂

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How much was the fellowship at Ross??

Go with Ross. Get ready to go blue.

What were your stats OP?

730 GMAT, 3.56 from T25 public

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What rank was Ross?

Ranked them #2. #1 waitlisted me

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