A must read Post:
While applying for any b-school , just don't make its placement as criteria. This does not means to apply in any b-school.
ROI is a matter of concern . But , ROI does not refer to immediate placements which we get from campus. ROI refers to the value addition in long term , which a college provides you. 4-5 years down the line , there are people working at same profiles despite graduating from differently ranked b-schools which provided them different packages.
Also , there are many people who are not clear about the specialization . It is always better if we do introspection before deciding to apply for a b-school. There are few b-schools which provide excellent opportunities in finance , others in marketing and likewise... So, we can select a b-school in alignment with the specialization we intend to make our career in.
One thing more which i have noticed. People select even specializations on the basis of packages they will get from college . It is not the right way. Read books , articles , consult seniors to get idea about specializations and try to find area which attracts you . You can enjoy your job only when you love what you are doing and not when you are forced to love something. And once , you start loving your job, career growth and money comes automatically .
Though you may find this just as a lecture, but these are few things which i have realized with time and interaction with seniors/industry people.
Even if few people can read this and opt to decide objectively while selecting b-schools , the purpose of the post is fulfilled.
All the Best!
Courtesy: visionIIM-ACL