Middlebury or Emory?

Unless your parents can afford the 300k cost or the programs are known for rly good ed fin aid, absolutely don’t do it. Honestly if it comes down to it many state schools have finance and accounting programs that’ll prepare you much better. Will just require marginally more networking down the line

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Emory placement is pretty good and getting better every year.

Honestly even leaving placement aside. I would most likely go to Emory simply because Middlebury seems too niche. As it’s cold in the middle of nowhere and very skewed towards preppy white liberal arts kids. At Emory you’ll have those kids those along with basically everyone else from around the country and world. The weather is better and you have Atlanta. I personally wouldn't like spending 4 years in Vermont. Some would love it but you have to make sure that you would. Schools like Emory or just generally national oriented schools fit most people vs liberal arts that appeal to a niche

I'd go Midd. This finance/accounting knowledge that everyone is mentioning is ridiculous. Banks want to hire smart students, not a 19 year old who thinks he/she is a financial modeling guru. Learning to become an IB analyst is not rocket science. The EQ/overall education that you will get at a school like Midd is priceless. A well-rounded liberal arts education will teach you problem solving and critical thinking that will make you a smarter and better person. In the long run, over the course of your career, a well-rounded education is much more important than being marginally more prepared for IB technical interviews.

Now if this was Wharton/Ross or a similar business school it may be another discussion. But, assuming similar school quality, I always tend to prefer the liberal arts education when reviewing candidates. They are generally more reasonable people and aren't finance-obsessed hardos.

Now, if you don't like the small school feel of Midd (or being in VT) that is another story. But, I would suggest you apply to other LACs (including ivies) as they give you a much better eduction than taking Accounting 225 or whatever is done at those state schools.

Middlebury 100% if we are talking Wall Street. (Emory still very solid school). Middlebury is a top 10 private college based on Wall Street salaries 2023 (ahead of U Chicago!) Don’t believe me? Wall Street journal put it out this report and look at big Wall Street banks linkedin pages. Emory likely a much more fun school w better weather. But if ur going off of Wall Street feeder program , it’s not even close. And I would add that I still might choose Emory bc it’s how you do in school and network and middlebury is not a “fun” school. But going off of the numbers the answer is clear if Wall Street chances are your only variable in choosing a college. You should also consider where you want to live Emory likely has much better prospects down south. Middlebury has great networks in the northeast.

Emory and it’s not even close. 

They're fairly even, Emory probably a bit better. However Emory is overall the better school with a better college experience. So if you want to double major or just enjoy life in a big city then Emory is better. 

They are way different schools. For some one is better for others the other.

Recruiting is virtually the same from both. Maybe emory a bit better since alumni base bigger

Emory 

Middlebury for better prestige for grad school (law / med / phd etc. down the road) and better grade inflation at LAC 

Also, get a 3.5+ then you can do the Columbia dual degree in engineering there if STEM is something you would consider

Definitely Emory. Emory has a stronger brand, as well as their business programs are quite rigorous. The alumni netowrk is good in Lazard, so you would even have a decent shot for EB. My friend went to Emory and got an offer at LAZ. Can't not mention, it still comes down to your skills & characteristics (also good GPA). Hope I could help!