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Plenty of people make that choice - are they all idiots?
GSB is probably a marginally better choice if your goal is to go into entrepreneurship or VC - really any Silicon Valley-type job. If that’s not your goal, then GSB is not really differentiated on outcomes vs HBS. Sure it’s differentiated on experience (less intense, less academic, more introspective) but it’s up to you whether that experience suits you better.
HBS has many advantages over GSB that make it a totally rational choice for the right person. Wider network, better representation at F500 companies, historical brand equity, probably more actual “learning” in the academic sense. If you want these things, go get them, they’re yours.
I’ve made big life decisions on gut feeling and while it may not make sense to many others, it’s the decision I needed to make. It sounds like you’re facing this challenge right now. HBS is probably right for you. Go sign that offer of admission.
i wouldve chosen GSB (fyi i got into neither).
Thanks so much!!! I hope I will only have good things to say about HBS haha. Really appreciate your thoughts!
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Not a mistake. Would have loved to made that choice but I’m too dumb to get into either. Enjoy!!!
Coach
Not a mistake! I’d consider HBS > GSB for my goals. I’d say they’re pretty equal except GSB is more for tech-oriented entp/vc/pe
Coach
And congrats!! Hoping I have your problem too haha
I know you probably don’t want to get into it but I’m applying to schools in the fall with sponsorship and wondering how to differentiate myself. What allowed you to stand out amongst the sea of other consultanting applicants? Essays, ECs, etc.
Thank you!!