Umich vs LACs

Williams places very well- probably top 5 in terms of per capita. You’ll work hard though and not have as much fun. Alumni will support u far better at LACs vs Michigan. Amherst to a lesser degree. I’d personally do so Williams > mich=Amherst > bowdoin. Full disclosure I ED’d Williams and eventually ended up getting denied. Currently at semi target

While I can't speak to the LACs, I can say that UMich is very impressive when it comes to placing in IB across the street. If you're in LSA, I would advise you to take advantage of student orgs in the finance space as they can be tremendously helpful for when you're trying to break in. Be cognizant of the fact that a career in IB won't be shoved down your throat when you're in LSA like it would be at Ross. If you want the full college experience, go to UMich, join those student orgs, and you'll have no trouble getting into IB.

I think for the 3 LACs you've listed they place marginally better than UMich LSA would.

Please research each of these schools. Amherst places incredibly well... >40% of the class entered finance/consulting. Swarthmores place much less into Wall Street. But all the LAC's have much different cultures than UMich. If you know you want business and want an LAC, go to Amherst or Williams. Do your research though.

You should definitely go to either Williams or Amherst. Both are very strong colleges and will help you build a much superior and helpful alumni network both within and beyond finance