School for Ibanking

Hey guys I really wish to go into ibanking and here's my situations: -I completed my freshman year at University of Notre Dame(business school ranked third in the naiton) -this fall I can either continue at ND where I have a 4.0GPA OR WHARTON!! I got in as a transfer! -If I want to go wall street which should I do because I have an awesome GPA here and I really wish to save it?
-Also, if I wish for a MBA later wouldn't a high GPA help? or would Wharton undergrad look better?

Some helpful input would be great!

12 Comments
 

Any publication that ranks BYU as a top 5 business program needs to be reexamined. Go to Wharton, its a stronger program, better recruiting, and better alumni network. And probably better football team at this point as well.

 

For the billionth time. I've seen plenty of ~3.9s and near-perfect SATs get rejected. They accept less than 5%. Take it and run with it.

 

FYI...about 35 kids from ND got Summer IB positions. 11 at Goldman (some are S&T), 5 at JPMorgan, and 3-4 at the other banks except no one for Lehman or MS (although MS gave out 3 offers but none of us took them). With a 4.0 you will get an offer from every bank unless you suck at interviewing. Two of us got offers everywhere we interviewed so I would say it is not necessary to go to Wharton except the weather is probably better and the girls probably are too.

 

irishkid: Just having a 4.0 will NOT get you that many interviews, especially in this market. Also, I don't believe that you got 11 at Goldman, but no more than 5 at any other place. This season was not welcoming and ND does not place very well. I'm an SA at a BB and our class had 0 ND students (not MS or Lehman).

 

Wharton for sure. You obviously are intelligent with your 4.0, the difference at Wharton can be made-up with some good ole' fashioned hard work and determination! Access to everything from world class professors to top notch recruiting places Wharton over ND.

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