HELP.......Should I transfer??? - Rising junior at Elon University

Hi,

I am a rising Junior at Elon University in North Carolina who is pursuing a Double major in Finance and Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. I am completing an investment banking internship at a major investment bank this summer and would eventually like to end up working in private equity down the line. Now to my question:

I have the ability to transfer to Bucknell University but am wondering what some industry professionals think would provide me with a better background/is more prestigious in IB/VC/PE circles.

Thanks for your help

5 Comments
 

To start, Bucknell is a much better school than Elon. I know a lot of Bucknell/Colgate/Lehigh folks on wall street. However, like the poster above said, you already have your foot in the door of a BB. If you didn't have this gig lined up, transferring may make sense. I say you stay put unless you can transfer into a top target. Good luck.

 

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