Wharton vs. Columbia for an exec MBA and what would your reasons be to pick one over the other?

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Columbia - location

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Columbia has different formats, but they all include residency weeks, international seminars, and plenty of networking opportunities. The average age of students is younger than Wharton so that may be something to consider. If you live in NYC, Columbia is just much more convenient than Wharton.

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Wharton - better on campus recruiting and prestige , higher chances of ending up at MBB

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Columbia EMBA’s get access to OCR as well

Wharton - prestige

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If it’s an EMBA then Columbia for location. If it’s a full MBA - wharton, hands down

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Neither. Full time

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They have different formats because data suggests different segments have different needs. Its best to not presume your needs/The FB herd's align with OP's.

If you want banking or live in NYC and can do more than occasional visits on campus
Columbia, otherwise Wharton.

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Wharton. You’re paying for the brand and related recruiting opportunities

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Columbia

Apply to both, increase your odds!
Look at Booth as well!

Presumptuous to conclude OP isnt already admitted to both.

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