<p>I went to GAAP last weekend and it seemed the whole time that the MSB kids were saying how it's better than Wharton and the opportunities are the same/better. Also, they said that Georgetown provides a more well rounded education and more professor interaction.
Honestly, I think Georgetown would be better socially for me but I could see myself enjoying Penn too. I can't tell if I think this just because I've been swayed by GAAP or not, but in any case...
I want to study international business and started to really like MSB for the location/ideology/etc as I began to realized that Wharton is very difficult to get in.
But then I got in.
Is there a way for me to justify choosing MSB over Wharton or also the McIntire school at UVA to my parents and teachers and the small part of me that keeps reminding myself of Penn's prestige? The reasons I can find are social and the fact that DC could provide more ins on the intl business track (Penn doesn't even have an IB major, just "global analysis") and I think those might be a little superficial. I don't know. I think I'd be happy at either but help me out.</p>
<p>Is financial aid a factor?</p>
<p>Regardless, this is a great dilemma to have.</p>
<p>I know...there really are much worse situations.
Money is a factor but basically my parents were like "we can figure something out". Georgetown has offered me more money but in the big picture its not a big difference... it's like 40k vs 43k. Penn's given me more loans and no work study.</p>
<p>archdukenothing, that was a ridiculous post hahahah</p>
<p>Okay, hate to go against Georgetown, but I really do not think MSB can beat out Wharton. This is WHARTON. I can't really speak for experience, but I've heard around CC that the only thing that allows MSB to carry the prestige it does is because of its association with Georgetown as a whole. Granted, you may want MSB for other reasons (i.e. don't want to be as competitive, like Gtown social life better), but in terms of the quality of the school, I doubt you'd regret choosing Wharton.</p>
<p>MSB is rising fast, especially with the new building (devoted exclusively to the Business school) that is nearing completion.</p>
<p>the building will be completed next 2-3 yrs? you'll be a junior by then... gt does hv the international element but (srry to talk against gt) wharton does hv the better over all business program in every aspect of business.... gt is mostly only specialized in i-banking/finance. This is true if u check the places and jobs people take after they graduate from gt... 75% take i-banking jobs.</p>
<p>^ Except for the fact that it took a dive very recently in the business week rankings.</p>
<p>I know someone here at Georgetown who chose it over Wharton, but that's because he decided he didn't want to study business (he's in the college). Overall I think Wharton is one of the easiest ways to break into the upper echelons of the business world. It's possible to do coming out of McDonaugh but Wharton just makes it that much easier. With that being said I'll give u two reasons why it would be better to choose Gtown over Penn.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Your not entirely sold on Undergrad Business, and are thinking of other fields (esp if it's something government or IR related).</p></li>
<li><p>You really dislike Philadelphia (DC is far superior) and/or you get a very negative vibe from Penn social life</p></li>
</ol>
<p>the building was supposed to be finished for next fall but now they are saying in the spring it will be open and classes will begin fall 09</p>
<p>as far as undergraduate business programs go in terms of academic quality and prestige its wharton and then everyone else...with that said however georgetown mcdonough is in the next tier along with a handful of schools...its not unreasonable to chose mcdonough for the social life, DC>Philly, gtown bball, and the fact the incredible alumni network...i attend mcdonough and i attended a presentation today at goldman...gtown has 30 full-time analysts starting in fall '08...third overall (presumably behind wharton and harvard)</p>
<p>corruptbargain (clever username, btw), your reasoning is exactly mine.
i don't what to do....
thanks though.</p>
<p>I was on the same trip as corruptbargain, reiterate the 30 full time at Goldman... and we have tons of kids at Merrill and Lehman.</p>
<p>But I think Wharton is still the best in terms of undergraduate business education. We're, however, catching up quickly.</p>
<p>MSB, I hear, is only good at ibanking and consulting and really attracts recruiters just because it's connected to the Georgetown name. So, what if you decide you DON'T want to do ibanking and consulting? Well, that might kind of suck. The business program itself is not that impressive - I heard it dropped from #11 to #21 in one year (this year). Wharton, of course, has remained #1.</p>
<p>MSB is definitely NOT better than Wharton, I'm sorry. Wharton is in a league all by itself.</p>
<p>Wharton is the best. Hands down. No question. Everyone from Wall Street will come knocking at your door. </p>
<p>I see this as an obvious no-brainer; congratulations on getting into Wharton! It's near impossible to get in :) A lot of kids would kill to have the option of going to Wharton, you know.</p>
<p>another kid focused just at the rankings (though I admit, it kinda sucks)</p>
<p>Despite previous poster's obvious biased comments, I do agree that MSB focus very much on banking (consulting, but less so), but it seems these days that the number of bankers on wall street often define how good a business school is... banking = money</p>
<p>I also agree that wharton is an unrivaled #1, but take a look at Georgetown and come a visit, we have a different culture than Penn. See which one you like the best.</p>
<p>Okay, I personally don't know if there is a huge difference in the social lives at these two schools. I could be proven wrong. Wharton has the best finance department despite what Business Week says. Finance is Georgetown's strongest major and yet it's still not as good as Wharton's. Wharton also provides you with better options in terms of the other concentrations within the school. We all know that Wharton's recruiting is amongst the best in the country (on par with HYP). I don't see a reason to turn it down. </p>
<p>With that said, Georgetown is a good school too. Furthermore, the curriculum does have more liberal arts (Jesuit influence IMO). I just think you'd be passing up a fantastic opportunity at Wharton. I mean also think of it like this, it's easier to transfer into McDonough than Wharton. Anyway, good luck with your decision. (Georgetown people, don't be offended by this post. I love Georgetown, and I'm setting up my interview for admissions ASAP).</p>
<p>i have visited and georgetown just strikes me as more fitting.
however penn just offered me a lot more money today so it might be reallyyyy stupid to pass up.</p>
<p>If you really like Georgetown better, you should go. You should just know what you're giving up. It's not like Georgetown is a bad school, in fact, it's a great school. Wharton is a business student's wet dream. So is Penn offering more money than Georgetown as well?</p>