Grad School - Currently a senior in high school

I am currently a senior in high school. I am looking at attending either UW Madison, University of Minnesota: Twin Cities, UW Eau Claire, or the University of St thomas. I plan on double majoring in accounting and finance. I can most likely graduate with a 4.0. I plan on going into investment banking, but my question is this: would going to a state school like UW Eau Claire hinder my possibilities of getting into a top tie business school (assuming i keep a 4.0) or St Thomas? but i am looking at my exit opportunities and the value of the education going forward. Do i need to attend either madison or minnesota to achieve this?

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Any Wisc state school is considered inferior. I'm not sure what would motivate you to go to Eau Claire, but if you are hoping to work for a period after your undergrad, you would be putting yourself at a grave disadvantage by choosing a UW beside Madison. U Minn may be able to offer you some resources, but I don't think it matches Madison.

 

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