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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Opinions on Michigan vs Northwestern? Something like poli sci/IR. Choose based on student preference, or is the larger Michigan alumni network a plus, as in, they're loyal and potentially useful to new grads?[/quote]

I am a Michigan MBA.  Northwestern MBAs and Michigan MBAs are pretty similar in vibe based on my work experience.  I would expect the undergrads to be similar.  However, the school campuses/settings are quite different.  Also the likely first job placement patterns may differ due to hiring location.

Look at the local alumni clubs - size, activity if you want to compare DMV strength.

Michigan has a lot of ties to Asia.  Also to the LA Metro.  Has a good reputation in Silicon Valley, although I'm not sure of network size.  Many Michigan grads stay in the Midwest, and a lot do head to the Chicago area due to the size and diversity of the job market.

I would not use the size of the alumni network as a decisionmaking criteria for an undergrad education.  Except maybe in the case of intent to pursue NYC Finance jobs.  Your kid would probably enjoy socializing with peers at either school.  So all the other considerations should weigh heavier.

My kid is an in-state freshman at Michigan intending Poli Sci or Ford Public Policy.  So far he has enjoyed his Poli Sci classes and Freshman Seminars.  Michigan has strong departmental resources covering all regions of the world but does not have a Georgetown-like focus on IR.  My husband got a grad degree from Georgetown so we are familiar.  From looking at data, it seems like the dominant career plan for Michigan Poli Sci students is law school/practicing as a lawyer.[/quote]

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