Hey guys I was wondering how a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison looks in the eyes of the banks on Wall Street? Obviously it's not at the level of the Ivy's but I think it's pretty respectable. Also is Finance definitely the best major to break into the industry?
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People from UW Madison have landed on the street. One of my coworkers on the converts desk hailed from there.
The Big Ten is at the level of the ivies overall. It's a little behind on the sciences and liberal arts, but way ahead on engineering and the practical disciplines. Unfortunately, Wall Street remains oblivious to what people in the rest of the country (including the ivies' graduate admission committees) are well aware of.
Also curious about anyone's additional thoughts
You'll be okay, but you'll have to work for it.
I've had friends from UW at my last bank. Just work hard, and you'll make your own reputation.
You can get there from any fucking school, jesus. I know of a former Partner and MD of GS that went to a community college where I grew up
I have met tons of people from UW-Madison on the street over the last few years. It's a great school and it doesn't matter which major you do there. Real Estate is respectable nationwide.
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