Berkeley Haas vs NYU Stern (Undergrad)
Hey everyone,
I've been admitted to both schools and am having a tough time choosing (cost isn't an issue). Looking to target finance, specifically BB/EB Investment Banking. I'm indifferent to starting a career on the East vs West coast, though NYC seems more exciting to me. Eventually want to end up on West Coast later in career though, as family is west.
I know Stern and Haas are powerhouses for their respective regions, but simply put, which school would offer more opportunities to enter high finance? Currently learning toward Stern because of NYC, intern opps, and I've been told it holds more prestige in the finance world (is this true?). I know thoughts on Berkeley and NYU cultures are highly polarized, but I can't visit the schools to see where I envision myself bc of quarantine. Open to all perspectives!
Additional Note: Can anyone speak to the buy-side recruiting at either school? I read that Stern is recruited at the undergrad level from KKR, Point72, etc. Not too sure about Haas. Assume Stern has the edge bc of location, but am definitely not certain.
I think NYU Stern is a better deal. I believe unless you're in a special program, you aren't guaranteed admission into Haas. Also, Stern will just have better banking placement into NYC while Haas will have the advantage on the west coast. I think both schools will be very competitive, so I don't think it is smart to be thinking about going straight to buyside (as maybe only the top superstars at each schools can pull that off and you just can't say right now you'll be one of them). Good luck!
Haas is a better school, Stern will give you more opportunities for IB/PE. I would personally take Haas, especially considering you want ro end up in the West Coast. Banking scene in SF is smaller, but very appealing. They mostly do work in tech and healthcare. Honestly both are good options, but UC Berkeley is just a stronger institution