Need Transfer Advice
I am currently a sophmore at a non-target in the twin cities area. I really want to go into IB after college and I am coming to the realization of how hard that might be coming from a non-target. At my current school there are only a couple people who get into IB every year and it is typically at MM firms. By my Junior year I will probably already have 3 internships, and I am already heavily involved on campus with multiple leadership roles, so overall I know my resume he pretty good.
This semester I will end up with a 3.8-3.9 GPA, but my cummlative is still going to be around a 3.6--3.7. I did not score well on standardized test so that will also limit my ability to transfer, but I noticed some schools do not require test scores for transfer students.
Potential semi-target schools that I am looking at are...And yes I realize some of these are reaches..
University of North Carolina--Kenan-Flager
Indiana University--Kelly
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
University of Minnesota-Carlson
Texas Christian University--Neely
University of St. Thomas-Opus
University of Texas
Ideally I would like to be directly enrolled in the business school at whatever university (schools like Indiana make you attend a semester, and then apply to the Business School)
What other schools should I be considering?
Should I just consider staying at my current school (where I am already in the business school)?
I'll probably defer to some of the more knowledgeable people in the community, but off the top of my head, Indiana, Vanderbuilt, and UT would by my main choices. For banking in Houston, UT. For Banking in general (SF, NYK), Vanderbuilt might be your best bet, and MAYBE Indiana. Can't see some of the other ones being as good as helpful as the ones I mentioned.
No matter where you are, however, networking is going to be the most important step, and can help you make up a lot of ground even coming from a non-target.
What he said. Vandy and UT Austin are the best on that list (if we're talking about UT Austin).
okay what do you guys think about Boston College, or Villanova?
You're naming a lot of schools that are acceptable but not necessarily targets. Depending on where you go, these might be just as tough as where you are currently.
Just wondering, what is the criteria for your search? Are you ruling out places like Michigan, Illinois, UC Berkeley, and or UVA? Not sure about acceptance rates but each of these places could top your list right alongside UT Austin.
I just figured I would not have a chance to even get in at UC Berkeley, UVA, Mich, Illinois
I don't know about your standardized test scores but your GPA is fine. In fact, what is stopping you from retaking the ACT? I bet all the necessary studying could be done in a few weeks and the test is like $50 (ACT) if I'm remembering correctly.
One thing is for sure, nothing is impossible. The only reason you wouldn't be worthy of the schools mentioned above is if YOU don't think you are.
VCPEORIB -
Undergrad is by no means my specialty, but given that I used to work in the same office space as Michigan's BBA admissions team, I do know that there's really no chance that you'll be able to transfer into Michigan's BBA program. UofM in general/LS&A, much better odds, but that likely wouldn't help you to achieve what you're seeking.
Good luck! Jon
Also: I'm pretty sure that the admissions for transfer students isn't nearly as rigid or difficult as it is for new UGs.
Vandy Kelley McCombs Keenan-Flagler
In that order. This is if you want to work in the top 2 financial hubs NYC/CHI. You can't transfer into ND, uMich, UVA, BC, etc, so I think these 4 schools are your best bet.
NYU- CAS Cornell- CAS
These are a long shot, and also at the bottom of the list, but I have seen people transfer into them, and they are a bridge to Wall Street. You would be an econ major at these schools, and won't necessarily have access to all the resources kids in the business school have, but you get the name recognition, and ideal location for networking. (I wouldn't recommend majoring in econ at a lower tier school like UVA, uMich, ND, etc., because the risk/benefit just isn't there. Vandy econ is fine though, because that's all they have.
What is in-state for you?
I'd throw Michigan onto the list too. I do think you are competitive for a transfer if you have have a good SAT score (>2100) I want to say that Michigan has a tuition compact with Wisconsin and Minnesota where residents from those states basically get something between in-state and out-of-state.
UNC Chapel Hill, Minnesota (Twin Cities), IU (if it's Kelley), UT-Austin, and UW can all help you get to wall street. Vanderbilt too, but I choose to list it second because it's fricking expensive.
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