Rice vs UVA Undergrad for Consulting

Hello!

I have the choice between both wonderful schools, and was wondering whether MBB consulting/tier 2 was possible from both.  I strongly prefer Rice's undergrad culture to UVA; I am pretty unwilling to join a greek organization and I feel that academically Rice edges UVA out in STEM, which I would prefer to study undergrad (of course McIntire would also be in the plan at UVA).  However, if UVA has far better placement than Rice, I would be willing to go there instead.  What do you all think about both schools?

Thank you for your time!

2 Comments
 

Even if UVA has some marginal benefit in recruiting over Rice (which I’m not even sure that it does), you should go to Rice. You’ll fit in better there based on your post.

 

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