Hidden Gem

Experience during the program

When considering business schools, I needed one that could provide the most value in return for the investments made (time and money). I found this in Carlson. Not only did the school provide a compelling aid package, but also offered far more opportunity for career switchers than similarly ranked schools around the country. Carlson consistently sends students to top CPG, Medical Device and Consulting companies. Moreover, the MSP market is loaded with strong, global companies with an alumni group that is driven to recruit talented Carlson grads. The one downside that a few of my classmates learned is that it is more difficult to secure internships and jobs on the coasts. The MBA market is saturated and the higher ranked schools are located in the Bay area and in New England. Carlson students have to do a lot more leg work and networking to make those opportunities a reality. For future applicants, I would suggest considering where in the U.S. you want to live in work. If it is the Midwest, you'd be hard pressed to find a better school than Carlson.

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

Strengths of the program:

Alumni Network
Culture & Student Support

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Management

Can be improved:

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