Planning on attending Tuck ($40K) but recently admitted to CBS ($0). Goal is strat. consulting in NYC/NJ (MBB preferred but ok with T2). Feel like CBS is the obvious choice given the slightly higher chance of MBB NYC and NYC alum network, but Tuck is better fit socially (tight-knit community, smaller school, most folks new to Hanover) for an introvert looking to make circle of close friends. Unsure if a) I’m overthinking how to manage the social aspect of CBS

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I seriously doubt there’s a significant MBB recruiting advantage for CBS like you say. It’s all about the candidate. If you feel like Tuck is the better fit, you should absolutely go to Tuck

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Go to Tuck. Tuck is an MBB factory and has the social aspect you’re looking for.

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I’d lean Tuck even without the scholarship. You’ll likely get the interview regardless at either and at that point it doesn’t matter what school you’re from. Knowing you have better fit at Tuck I’d take it no question.

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Yes. Either will get you interviews for NY/NJ MBB, assuming you take the process seriously. After that, networking won’t matter- it’s purely your interview performance. Between these two, go with where you will enjoy yourself for a few years.

And b) the chances of getting first round interview at CBS is actually a bit higher than Tuck given there might be some self selection (Boston is popular office choice for Tuck) c) will being a scholarship recipient provide a higher chance of getting the first round interview at Tuck?
Feeling a bit conflicted so would appreciate your thoughts!

If it’s not a named scholarship it won’t really help. Regardless both schools are target schools so landing an offer will be on you not the school. In this case you might have a bit more alumni resources and they really pull for you at tuck so I’d give the edge to tuck.

If NE MBB is your goal. I’d honestly take tuck w/money over any M7 that’s not HSW.

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What’s your profile? What’s your gmat score?Nice you got a full ride at CBS.

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