Ross Undergrad?

Hello,

If I go to Ross Undergraduate for a BBA in Finance and maintain a decent GPA (3.5ish) with a dual-degree in CS, what are my chances for the top PE Firms (Blackstone ) and IB Firms (GS, JP, MS)? If a 3.5 isn't enough, what is?

Let's keep everything else equal, so I have good internships in 2-3 summers and have good ECs/Clubs in Michigan with a bit of leadership. Let's also say I have the personality for these firms and do well interviews.

I am currently deciding between Michigan and another elite university, so this will help my decision.

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You are the Yale vs Michigan guy. We told you to go Yale, but if you want to go to Michigan so much go ahead and go there just know your chances at IB will be slimmer.

 

Why are you so mad? Stop spamming a finance forum with the same question over and over again? People have told you over and over again - both great schools that will give you opportunities across the street, but Yale will provide stronger brand and easier time recruiting. You’re not going to get any new information, and frankly you’re just wasting people’s time at this point.

 

I'm mad because I asked a different question and due to his comment, it turned into another Yale vs Michigan post as you can see. The fact that you mentioned Yale only proves my point. I was seeing Ross's potential specifically not in comparison to Yale. If you believe I'm wasting your time, then you can leave.

Oh and just to note, I am not "spamming a finance forum and with the same question over and over again." I asked for a comparison in my first post and am asking about a university in specific for another. If you think that's spamming, well then so be it. I certainly disagree and I wouldn't say posting two times classifies as "over and over again."

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