Tuck or Fuqua (No $ at each)? Post MBA goal: MBB in Southern California

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I’d lean Tuck but Fuqua is great for consulting too. If you’re in love with Fuqua or the fit/lifestyle go there. I do think Tuck is a tiny bit stronger for consulting though. Their MBB placement seems M7 level but could be wrong

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Neither stands out from each other in terms of Southern Cal. I’d even say a lower ranked school like Ucla may hit better.

I think go with Tuck since they have a culture of really responding to all Alums, you’re going to need to network hard for that specific Office. Both are great for access into Mbb though.

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Yeah apply to USC, UCLA, or Berkeley. Not sure why you’re applying to schools outside of that geography if not intended to stay

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Boils down to fit inmho.

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Go to Anderson

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I would talk to alumni from each school, from what I’ve heard: Tuck primarily places in NE and Fuqua in the south. Not sure on the numbers for West Coast offices.

Tuck is a stronger school - particularly for consulting. Most people coming from tuck who seriously want MBB get it

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