Pitt vs. Udel

Unfortunately, due to fact that I can't get loans because my parents won't co-sign, and they won't give me any money for college, I can only afford either the University of Delaware or Pitt. My ultimate goal is Investment Banking, and I know that both are extreme non-targets. Any recommendations on which is better?

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Hmmm.

I'd do Pitt and target transaction services, valuation, corporate banking, etc. Find a boutique IB internship or credit internship at a local bank.

Food for thought. You could decide to attend a community college and work for a little bit. Would give you money, a credit score and make college cheaper. This would open up more schools for you and you might make your parents more open to helping you with consigning.

You could also get different scholarships as well. if you're looking at state schools, I'm sure they have generous transfer relationships with local community colleges.

 

I was at UD for two years before transferring out. It is tough to get into Ib from there without connections as there is virtually no front office recruiting and little alumni presence on the street. Most of the people who had hopes of IB while I was there ended up going to the big 4 or taking back office roles, with the exception of a few going to boutiques. I agree with the other posters, however, if you want to party, UD is your school.

 

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