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20 years ago, yes
Yes. It’s easier for them to bet on a horse that has higher chances of winning. Most top schools have over achievers and a few hustlers.
Rising Star
No. McK is prestigious no doubt, but educational prestige and work prestige are different.
Plus think about class sizes vs alum from these companies. Probably very different
Chief
No
Ofc, but could McK give me the stamp I need without 500k cost
Chief
I don’t know if equivalent, but definitely similar.
It is a prestige stamp. It shows you got what it takes
No, would be better if you’re a lead/group PM at FANG, or early team at a successful startup, or did TMT banking at Goldman if you’re trying to go to tech VC.
HSW undergrad is more competitive to get into than MBA, and they already have plenty of Stanford undergrad alums to choose from. For reputable VC funds, the MBA is also not going to be a differentiator without the right experience