Starting as a trader at a top 3 BB next year. I realize MBA is not a typical route but this is more for curiosity's sake. What are the advantages of going to Harvard (or Stanford) over the rest of the M7? Is Wharton close behind? What about NYU/Columbia (I wouldn't mind staying in New York)? I've heard Harvard/Stanford don't necessarily love S&T people so I'm wondering how the other 5 compare.
I mean specifically for getting what people here consider to be highly competitive Finance and consulting jobs (MBB, Good hedge funds, PE, VC, etc.). Obviously interested in FO roles.
Start worrying about this once you are accepted to multiple programs.
Given this topic has been beaten to death and the answer to it can be found by a simple 'search' function, I doubt you you will face this 'dilemma'.
Yeah I guess this was a lazy post.
It's very hard for traders to get into top bschools nowadays.
I've heard Harvard/Stanford are difficult but the others aren't that bad. My GPA is stellar, top 50 undergrad, brand name firm, lots of leadership experience/extracurriculars in college, etc. If they don't accept me simply because I chose trading over banking that's idiotic.
It's because you aren't developing transferable skills and will have trouble recruiting. My friend is at a M7 and was a trader at a top BB, making $400k a year, 750+ GMAT...struck out on all the consulting firms and corp strategy roles because sitting in a monitor trading all days teaches you very little skills. He had strong social skills too.
His stats were ridiculous, and if he had been in another industry, he woud've been at H/S instead of a lower M7. He was also the only trader (that he's aware of) at his school.
I would advice your to make an effort and try to actual people at these programs.
You'll probably realize that the caliber of most students at HBS/GSB is of a different level.
I'm talking Navy SEALs/Delta types at HBS/Stanford, but a more regular ArmyOfficers at other M7 schools. Just using the military as an example.
You should take your own advice as an analyst who hasn't attended any business school your comments are meaningless. They're also patently false.
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