What major?
Future UW Madison student here. I’m planning on majoring in economics but I also have interests in math, physics, CS and business.
I’m not sure what combo to go with though. Eco + CS? Eco + math? CS + math? Or, to be competitive, should I be one of those guys doing a “Business: Finance, Investment and Banking” BBA? I’d like to keep my options open as far as possible, and hence I’d probably need math too.
One more thing. Do I really have to transfer? My parents are suggesting that I keep it as an option but I think I’m gonna have a good time at Madison and apparently it does have SOME exposure, such as through the UW Madison Investment Banking Club. A lot of folks on LinkedIn who are in the field also seem to have been alumni.
What about the pipeline for quants as well? I’m not sure what to major in when considering all this.
Forget the major and just worry about transferring. Yes, you absolutely need to get out of there
I’ve read though that for those in the UW Madison Investment Banking Club, there’s almost 100% placement. However they reject most people.
Even still, IB out of UW Madison means you won’t have great exits, which is kinda the whole point of it for most people. It’s not a bad school and you can definitely succeed out of there but for the simple purpose of making things easier for yourself and having a better collegiate and professional experience, transfer out of there ASAP
I second the transferring. It's not a bad school by any means, but if you are committed to this path, TRANSFER! UT UCB UV UNC would be your best bet. Of course, if you can transfer into Harvard, do it but highly unlikely. Keep a 4.0 do clubs and volunteer activities you know the drill good luck.
I have a contact who says he can almost guarantee me a 100% chance to transfer to USC. Is that worth trying? Or nah?
Absolutely. USC is a great school and a HUGE upgrade over UW for IB and PE placement. The girls over there are great and obviously the weather and general environment in LA would be a huge upgrade over Madison. No reason not to take it
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know:
Major and Minor Combinations:
Economics + Computer Science (CS):
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CS + Math:
Business: Finance, Investment, and Banking BBA:
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Final Advice:
Remember, it's essential to figure out what you like and what you're good at, and then align your major and career path accordingly.
Sources: Deciding on quantitive majors/career path?, What are the different career areas of wallstreet?, Majoring in Wall Street?, BAML Front-office quant vs Prop Shop Trading, MBB vs Quant at IBank
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