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Re: Hacking the GMAT

jedc — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:03:43 -0000

Clearly, I'm going to be biased toward Cambridge, so I'll say that up front!

But I can cite other lists, like this one which shows Cambridge as the number 3 place to be world-wide for university/entrepreneurial clusters:
http://younoodle.com/static/press/University_Ra...

I'm planning on posting soon about this and all of the entrepreneurship-centered student groups, research groups, etc. There are quite a few, and they all do tend to focus on more of the hard science and engineering startups. Let's face it, that's always been Cambridge's strength.

Happy to chat more about this, but I would think Cambridge is the place for you! :)

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BlueSky — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:05:11 -0000

Hey Jed, its been great to read your posts. really interesting style and content. Have been facing a dilemma in choosing between Oxford and Cambridge MBA programs. Offered in Cam, waiting after interview from OXford...but quite positive that i'll be in. looking at a career in entrepreneurship/VC/Private equity as i have a strong science background. Any advise will be truly appreciated. i'm leaning towards cambridge right from the start.....but have not been able to make a decision yet.....
thanks.
bluesky

Re: Hacking the GMAT

jedc — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:17:09 -0000

A main difference is that it's just one year, so there's less of an opportunity cost from not having a salary while you're in school.

Cambridge itself is a bit different because the program incorporate three significant projects into the curriculum. This lets everyone practice what we're being taught while we're still doing the MBA. It's a great way to get feedback and reflect on what we've been taught before we graduate. This is pretty unique, and I do plan on writing more about it soon.

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mdaniels — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:37:10 -0000

Interesting. Never thought about going overseas for an MBA.

Look forward to hearing about your experience, especially how it differs from the US schools.

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jedc — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:58:16 -0000

Thanks for the note!

Yes, I chose Cambridge and it's been great. I plan on posting more
about it soon.

Jed

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Re: Hacking the GMAT

mdaniels — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:37:40 -0000

Nice advice. Where'd you end up going? I'm guessing Cambridge, based on the reference in your category section.

Go Blue, by the way.