Experience during the program

Yale SOM has an amazing community. People are really down-to-earth and humble. The fact that the class is small also add values. You know almost everyone in your class and connections are deep.
Campus recruitment cell need to improve dramatically though. It has a traditional focus on Consulting and Investment Banking and much of it is driven by the clubs at campus and not by career services.
There also seems to be less structure and coordination between different departments. For instance there is a course during the first week of Jan which asks students to be present on campus despite vacations or job interviews.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (3.0)
Classmates rating (4.0)

Strengths of the program:

Student body, diversity
Alumni Network
Culture & Student Support

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Investment Banking

Can be improved:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors
Career opportunities provided by school
Culture & Student Support

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Classes are very laid back, attendance is mandatory, but it is very easy to pass the course, or get honors if that is your goal. Many resources to get the job you want in your industry of interest. Also many faculty advisers and career development opportunities. Classroom culture could use some work as many students are heavily left-wing SJW's.

Small class size makes it easy to connect with your classmates. Also a very strong network both in the US and abroad if you need connections to find a job.

The career development office here is very strong as well - many resources available.

Many student clubs and leadership opportunities to beef up your resume and give you useful experience.

Lots of social events - very fun student life.

About professors, classes and curriculum

Core curriculum has some unnecessary courses that waste time (Power and Politics)

About job placement process

Placement with very competitive firms is common. High likelihood you will get your first or second pick.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (5.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors
Student body, diversity
Career opportunities provided by school

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Investment Banking
Tech
Entrepreneurship

Can be improved:

Location
Brand/Ranking
Culture & Student Support

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Overall, Yale offers a very emotionally supportive environment that is tailored to students and how they feel. They expend many resources on trying to improve the student experience. The courses are low pressure, and grades are not important/not emphasized and your GPA is not shared. However, this program lacks diversity in terms of thought. Many students are very left (liberal) and there is not a conservative perspective that is taught/moderated by professors. This can lead to a frustrating perspective that only represents one ideology which is not realistic. Overall though, the resources are vast, and the reputation and connections will help you get into your desired industry easily if you put in the effort.

About professors, classes and curriculum

Some courses can be very poorly taught, and the knowledge you extract is based on your work effort. You can get by with a proficient with minimal effort, but may not learn much if you do not put in the effort.

About job placement process

Very desirable - many companies recruit here. Plethora of opportunities.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (5.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors
Student body, diversity
Culture & Student Support

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Marketing
Investment Banking
Tech
Entrepreneurship

Can be improved:

Alumni Network
Location
Specialization in a particular area (e.g. Finance, Consulting, Healthcare, etc)

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- The student body is second to none. My classmates made my experience at Yale a fantastic one. They elevated me, helped me, and became my close friends.
- As far as I know, Yale is becoming more and more selective. We are starting to see more and more classmates who would have otherwise end up at CBS, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, and even Wharton if not for Yale's recent meteoric rise in ranking and publicity. As such, quality of students should continue to increase.
- The curriculum can be difficult at times, as Yale is particularly strict academic wise. You'll need to prioritize and choose two our of academics, career, and socializing. I picked the latter two because I have a business background and could get by without pounding the books.
- Banking, finance, and consulting recruiting is strong. Others are weaker but starting to pick up, particularly in tech.
- Close to NYC and Boston. Easy to hope on a train and meet with people in those cities.
- Bay Area presence really starting to pick up.

About job placement process

I recruited for tech, so I can speak to this. We are definitely a target school for some of the big techs out there, such as Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft (for some positions in particular). With that in mind, we still lag behind with mid-sized tech firms like PayPal, Adobe, eBay, VMware, Autodesk, etc. If your background translates into the position you're applying to at these firms, you will most likely get an interview or an HR screen. If you already have a tech background and/or come from a business function of a reputable tech firm, you will absolutely get interviews from tech firms. If you're looking to pivot from a completely different industry AND function (e.g. going from Finance to PM), it may be a bit more difficult and will require lots of hustling (proving that your skills are transferable) and networking.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (5.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Student body, diversity
Brand/Ranking
Culture & Student Support

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Investment Banking
Tech

Can be improved:

Career opportunities provided by school
Location

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If you get in to Yale, visit. If it's a cultural fit, come. So glad I chose SOM, going to miss my time here.

SOM is growing in influence very quickly. If you come now, expect to be part of that growth process and be ready to jump on opportunities to shape Yale. If you are the right kind of leader, you can use those opportunities to shape your career and get exposure that you would not be able to get at other schools.

Also, be sure to play hockey. Even if you cant ice skate, this will be one of your best experiences!

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (4.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Student body, diversity
Brand/Ranking
Culture & Student Support

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Tech
Entrepreneurship
Management

Can be improved:

Career opportunities provided by school

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Was extremely impressed by sheer diversity of the student body and think our extracurriculars / availability of clubs is one of the best at all US b-schools.

While New Haven isn't the most amazing town in the world, living in a small town means you build very close bonds with your classmates.

Was a really unique experience and a very special two years - very glad I chose to do my MBA at SOM. Is also an immense time of change at the school so very exciting to be in a place where you can bring your ideas to administration and see them implemented almost immediately.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (3.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Student body, diversity
Brand/Ranking
Culture & Student Support

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Investment Banking
Social Impact

Can be improved:

Alumni Network
Career opportunities provided by school
Location

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If you already know what you want from your MBA or career after, you may have already made up your mind and have already crossed Yale off your list or looking forward to the admit call but If you don't, this is the place for you.

The batch size is perfect - not too small that you will lack diversity, and not too big that you have to compete for resources. School's impetus on integrated curriculum and integration with other Yale School's help you find your own career trajectory. This is especially helpful for those who find themselves force fitting in one of the many traditional well-trodden career paths. The integration with parent university gives you access to the wider network of Yale alums which is really helpful.

The school location might be a challenge for those looking to recruit for I-Banking. 2 hour weekly rides (for networking/company event) each way to New York is not fun but manageable. But then, for international students who have never been in the States, it's an easy transition into the American culture here at New Haven. Yale SOM has a new state of the art building. Consulting Companies have a need found liking to the school which I will owe to the money they have invested in the upgrading the facilities.

The student body at Yale SOM is really powerful and work very closely with the administration to have any student issues resolved. The school takes the matter of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation etc. very seriously. Given the relatively small size of the batch, you can easily get a position of responsibility in any of the professional/student interest clubs which will help you hone your leadership capabilities and work on your personal network. There are over 80 clubs at SOM. Not to mention the ones available at your disposal at the broader University level.

Another gem in SOM's crown is the GNAM Network. It's a global network of 29 B-schools aimed at a seamless flow of information, knowledge, and experiences. You can do online classes at peer school or do a semester abroad or visit them for networking weeks throughout the years. If you are looking for a global career, this is a goldmine for you. The access and opportunities this network provides are unparallel. I personally was able to find myself internship opportunities through this network.

About job placement process

If you are looking to recruit for consulting, don't think twice this is the school for you. Close to 20% of the class of 2018 was recruited by MBB (Mckinsey Bain & BCG) for the internship. I am not counting other consulting companies here. This is really high if you compare to any other b-school.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (5.0)
Classmates rating (4.0)

Strengths of the program:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors
Student body, diversity
Culture & Student Support

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Entrepreneurship
Management

Can be improved:

Career opportunities provided by school
Specialization in a particular area (e.g. Finance, Consulting, Healthcare, etc)

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It surpassed my expectations. The professors' knowledge and experience is beyond words. We even had professors we Nobel prizes. Each class had a different focus that enabled us to become great negotiatiors, managers, markets and even more. Classmates were also great. Our class was very diverse (40% international). This helped me understand different points of view, see things with a new scope and expand my culture. The university campus is also amazing, full of history. You are also able to take classes on any of Yale's schools (law, deama, architecture), which is a big plus! It's the best decision I have ever made

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (5.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Student body, diversity
Alumni Network
Brand/Ranking

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Entrepreneurship
Management

Can be improved:

Career opportunities provided by school

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Yale SOM is a great learning institution for someone looking to develop a global outlook, collaborate and develop diverse skills only possible from a university. I focused on Marketing through some wonderful professors and resources at YCCI (Yale Center for Customer Insights). Some of the best courses I have taken are outside of Management school in Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. The fact that you get access to courses and esteemed professors across Law, Music, Art, Architecture, etc. is an opportunity like no other.

I would highly recommend SOM, especially for someone looking at a wholesome learning experience.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (5.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Student body, diversity
Career opportunities provided by school
Brand/Ranking

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Investment Banking

Can be improved:

Location
Specialization in a particular area (e.g. Finance, Consulting, Healthcare, etc)

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Experience during the program

I chose SOM to transition from traditional consulting to social impact consulting. Some observations:
- SOM is extremely strong for social impact, especially given quality of classmates (many with nonprofit backgrounds), courses offered (e.g. took "Managing Social Enterprises", "Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organizations" and "Nonmarket Strategy" this last semester) and focus on "business & society" even in core (accounting, finance, etc) more so than other programs
- Social impact careers are available; financial support through Loan Forgiveness Program for full-time and Internship Fund for summer are great, and there are some former classmates who landed nonprofit jobs with $100k+ salaries (quite an aspiration)
- In addition, all top consulting companies recruit here (got MBB interviews coming up) as well as many of the smaller ones
- Connection to wider Yale is incredible and easy to facilitate; I took graduate classes with School of Forestry and Environment, Global Affairs, School of Music, Philosophy Department, and undergrad classes on Fractal Geometry and Astronomy (at the observatory)
- Student life is great; many events, the student clubs are very active with something for everyone, and the parties are fun
- New Haven is not as bad as one would think: There are many offerings, especially cultural (musicals, concerts, theatre, museums, etc) and culinary; and if one still gets bored, NYC is

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (4.0)
Classmates rating (4.0)

Strengths of the program:

Student body, diversity
Brand/Ranking
Specialization in a particular area (e.g. Finance, Consulting, Healthcare, etc)

Best fit at this program:

Social Impact

Can be improved:

Alumni Network

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