UGA or Indiana?
Hello everyone, second semester senior in high school here. Post-grad, I would ideally like to land a BB investment banking role, but realistically I would be thrilled to land a MM role. Which school should I enroll to? I know Indiana is better for finance but that is only if I get into IBW, and I heard if I don't get into IBW I'm pretty much screwed when it comes to even basic finance roles like big 4 accounting. UGA has a smaller corsair society, however it is only around 20 people per class, while IBW is 70-80. Please give me some advice!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, Indiana University's Kelley School of Business is the stronger choice for investment banking placement, especially if you can secure a spot in the Investment Banking Workshop (IBW). The IBW is highly regarded for its structured recruiting process, strong alumni network, and consistent placement into both BB and MM roles. However, as you mentioned, gaining admission to the IBW is competitive, and not being part of it can significantly limit your opportunities in high finance.
On the other hand, UGA's Corsair Society is smaller, with around 20 members per class, but it also has a focused pipeline for IB roles. While it may not have the same scale or reputation as IU's IBW, the smaller size could mean more personalized attention and opportunities if you are a standout candidate.
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Recommendation:
If you are confident in your ability to secure a spot in IU's IBW, it is the better choice for maximizing your chances at BB or MM roles. However, if you prefer a smaller, more intimate program and are concerned about the competitiveness of the IBW, UGA's Corsair Society could be a viable alternative. Ultimately, your success will depend on your ability to network, maintain a strong GPA, and secure relevant internships.
Sources: IU Kelley Investment Banking Workshop admission questions, Don't go to IU Kelley*, Southern Investment Banking pay vs NYC pay, Investment Banking Workshop Indiana University, Comprehensive Undergraduate Target Schools Tier List 2020
Choose IU. Prepare transfer and IBW at the same time.
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Definitely IU between the two but don’t make your college decisions solely based off a potential job you may not even want to do in 4 yeats
I go to IU. Big 4 loves IU lmao they’re here like every week for recruiting. I feel like I have to say this every time I see a post about IU. Tons of people land IB that aren’t in workshops. I was rejected from IBW and IBS and have been recruiting great. The best part about the IBW/IBS process is the class youre required to take: F210. This class is rlly rlly good and preps you for even the hardest interviews. It’s made recruiting 100 times easier to just look at my notes, a slide from class or the various models they make you do as part of the class (DCFs, merger models, LBOs) It was taught be a student going to PJT RX and with another professor who heads the finance masters program or something like that. In conclusion: u don’t need IBS/IBW, u just need F210 and a recruiting strategy. That being said, maybe UGA is better I truly have no idea how other schools compare because it doesn’t impact me
Thanks for the comment, I was looking for IU students. Could I PM you?
Sure but I don’t have much to say besides what I sent lol. Not much to recruiting besides just doing it yk
Also don’t make college decisions based off of banking
Was actually in the same boat wit these being one of the last 2 colleges I was considering between, whilst knowing I wanted to do IB. Felt like the network and larger influx of kids grinding IB at IU would position me better, and ended up finishing up recruiting and securing a role I wanted. Def don’t need IBW or IBS to place well, they just make your life easier. To echo what the person above said, F210 and the clubs give you everything you need to succeed in recruiting. Everything else is on you
You don't need IBW to get a banking job. I was an accounting major at Kelley and am in IB now.
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