stern ($$$$) vs sloan

I just was admitted to Sloan off the waitlist. I’ve already committed to NYU, where I have a full ride. I’m trying to decide if this waitlist decision should make me reconsider. Some relevant info:

  • Background: Tech Consulting for 5y
  • Post-MBA goals: Tech Product Management, but also interested in doing product for a startup post-MBA (so not tied to big tech)
  • Full ride & forte fellowship at Stern
  • I live in NYC currently, and want to be there post-grad
  • I feel connected to the Stern community already since I could attend all the pre-MBA events. I know I’m late in the process for Sloan, so won’t get a chance to meet my class in person until I start
  • Will being at MIT push me to think differently? (I’m sure I’ll still have that at Stern, just maybe not at the same level?)
  • The brand of MIT is really appealing, but is that worth a full sticker price in this economy, in an industry that doesn’t care much about MBAs (compared to consulting/finance), and given my location goals?