JPM IBD vs MS GCM

Hi all ... sophomore student at an Ivy+ debating where to head for SA. Fortunate enough to have these two offers. Using a throwaway account.

Highlights of MS GCM (NYC): lifestyle, best-in-class bank strongest in some products (i.e. ECM), career banker route, strong school team with senior bankers in division

Highlights of JPM IBD (NYC): strong HC and MC groups, harder lifestyle, better exits, not much school alumni at bank

Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks as always WSO!

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How about JPM Markets or MS GCM? Currently at a lower Ivy, and the markets role sits under CIB

 

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