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  1. I don't think it's typical for business doctoral students to obtain a full-time job during the summer. I interviewed with a business school that offered 9 months of funding and there was still an expectation that students would be available to assist with research and work on their own research during the summer months.
  2. If consulting is your immediate professional goal, research the job placements for the schools you're interested in and see if their students place in consulting positions or at consulting firms upon graduation. Generally speaking, an MBA is only as good as the school you get it from. California Lutheran University isn't AACSB accredited (AACSB is the premier accredititation agency for business programs.) and the premier consulting firms in your area probably target the big-name business schools in SoCal when hiring. If you wish to teach later in life, you can become an adjunct or lecturer with any of those degrees. If you wish to teach at the graduate level or obtain tenure, a doctoral degree is almost always required.
  3. Is it possible to defer admission and secure a GA position for the following term?
  4. Each school works on its own timeline. Likely, they have just finished wrapping up the spring semester and are taking a breather. If you have any questions you want answered, definitely reach out. There's nothing wrong with requesting a timeline for items like enrollment deadlines, courses for the fall semester and orientation dates. Since you met with students before, you can reach out to them and ask when to expect communication regarding the fall semester.
  5. I think the OP's posts and some of the responses that followed show a lack of understanding on both sides. A business PhD is not a super-MBA so additional work experience does little-to-nothing to improve one's profile. The application process is truly a crapshoot and tends to favor young(er) scholars with strong quantitative skills and research experience. The acceptance rate for most programs range between 5-8%. As a 35-year old whose most recent degree, an MBA, is practitioner oriented (i.e. not scholarly or quant intensive), he is at a disadvantage. Additionally, cohort sizes are a function of funding and professor availability. Programs will not admit more students than they can reasonably advise and develop into productive researchers. Therefore, if a student enters a program with their own funding, this does not free up a spot for an additional student. Most programs allocate and offer funding to both foreign and domestic students. I can only see the most cash-strapped U.S. schools preferring foreign students with their own funding over an American student that is equally or more qualified. Unfortunately, American students that apply to these programs are often not as competitive. Additionally, high-performing American students often prefer shorter, professional programs (i.e. MBA) that provide a higher income with a shorter time investment. The OP mentioned that marketing employers are only interested in hiring people with experience. A marketing PhD will not equip you to begin a career in marketing. A marketing PhD is a research degree that will immerse you in the current theory of your field and equip you to perform academic research, usually in a university setting (i.e. as a professor). Perhaps not understanding the purpose and use of the degree resulted in an unsuccessful application season. I wouldn't recommend lying about your professional intentions in your statement of purpose, but if you wish to pursue a marketing career, you may want to look at other degree options.
  6. If your future career prospects will be identical at either school, I would go with the full funding offer. If not, choose the program which best positions you for what you wish to do.
  7. I agree with ticklemepink but I'd guess this is in addition to the TAship and is structured to serve as summer funding.
  8. I agree with the sentiment that UF has a stronger reputation. However, the beauty of a 2-year program is that you have the summer to obtain internships, exhibit the skills you've learned in your program, and set yourself up for future full-time employment. Assess the placement record from both and let that determine which is the better launching pad for your intended career. Good luck!
  9. Moving expenses may also be a drop in the bucket when funding and the cost of living are taken into consideration. The funding package I receive from school, coupled with the cost of living in the area will leave me in a much better place financially than if I pursued doctoral studies in my hometown (NYC). The cost and aggravation may not seem worthwhile for a 1-2 year program but once you're talking 4+ years, the cost of moving becomes a nonfactor.
  10. I'm still trying to determine my last day of work. Originally, I planned to stay until July 6 but with travel (conference) plans from late July through early August, that doesn't give me enough time to fully unwind and prepare to move 1,000+ miles. I'm starting to lean toward a mid-June quit date...which is roughly 2 months before my move date.
  11. I don't have any personal experience in this arena but during my application cycle, I met students who did. Pros: Increased faculty attention and less competition for research opportunities. Older cohorts will likely adopt you, share past experiences, and "show you the ropes". Cons: You will experience milestones (i.e. comps and qualifying exams) alone and there won't be a basis for comparison for your work (i.e. they will be able to tell if a question was unfair if everyone taking the exam struggled with an answer).
  12. No typos...correct as written :-)
  13. I finished my first graduate degree at 20 and didn't experience any conflicts with my classmates. If anything, I was more of a novelty to them. There were awkward moments when my friends would go out and I couldn't hang with them due to age restrictions. That's par for the course and probably something you've already experienced as an undergrad, though to a lesser extent.
  14. Business doctoral students are typically given a tuition waiver and stipend via an assistantship.
  15. Is USC no longer your first choice? Or are they providing inadequate funding? I don't see why you should wait if you plan on accepting their offer. No need to play hard to get
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