IU (pre kelley) vs Penn State (smeal)

hey I'm a senior in high school currently deciding between the two above opportunities with a goal of working in IB post grad in NYC. I'd love to hear thoughts from students at both business programs as well as how my down side looks if I go to IU and don't get into kelley after my freshman year (the threshold for transfer is now that all classes taken freshman year are A- and above (even one B+ dings you from auto transfer). 

Background: Male, not minority, have a few connects at both schools.

Which School

IU (Pre-Kelley)
57% (4 votes)
Penn State (Smeal)
43% (3 votes)
Total votes: 7
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