Best School

With regard to the academics, social life, location, reputation, networking opportunities, etc, which school provides the best undergrad business experience for someone that wants to break into Investment banking (Particulary EB)
My ultimate goal is to have a ton of fun, never be bored, put in hard work, and to eventually come out of school without feeling as if getting a job is harder for me due to lack of name recognition and strength alumni network wise.

I have relatively strong stats so I’m open to any school but don’t want a completely competitive and pressure filled experience.

The school social scene itself doesn't matter that much if the city/area it is has a nice social life and surrounding colleges nearby have a good social scene (Ex: Columbia - SUNY and NYC Nearby)

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College is what you make of it. There are pretty girls, cool people, and great learning opportunities at every school. When it comes to great banking opportunities, the top 20 schools will give you a great shot. The top 10 will be better. 

Aside from that, where do you want to live? If you go to a west coast target, you’ll have lots of alumni in SF/LA relative to the east coast. Same goes with the south or Midwest. 

If you want Greek life, don’t go to notre dame, they don’t have frats/sororities. 

Good luck on your college journey and I hope you land in an awesome spot that makes you happy.

 

what makes u think Dartmouth doesn't have that great of a social life? I've heard their party scene and whole outdoor vibe makes the college a lot of fun, plus keggy the keg lol

 

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