Best School for IBD?

It's that time of year...

While none of the listed schools are HYPSM level, I would like to know if any of these are objectively better when it comes to pursuing a career in investment banking.

The schools I have to select from are: University of Michigan - LSA (60K Annual), U of F (30 K Annual), Baylor (25K Annual), Tulane (25K Annual), Fordham (20K Annual), BYU (15K Annual), FSU Honors (15K Annual).

Thanks again for the help.

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goldmanornothing, what's your opinion? Comment below:

If you're Mormon BYU is sooo underrated. Feel like I see those guys everywhere

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2mo 

If you're Mormon, BYU is a no brainer cheap option. School being boring aside, the IB club is pretty organized and places decently well. You also get the benefit of fooling people into thinking you could get into a much better school: e.g. "Oh he could have gone to NYU with those scores but he's mormon so he chose BYU instead". However, the downside is you have to go to BYU which is a terrible college experience. The above benefits imo don't outweigh this last point unless you're LDS and are fine being in that environment.

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seniorChimp102, what's your opinion? Comment below:

my family is mormon but i've never really fit into the culture lmao (playing duck duck goose on the weekends isn't exactly my idea of fun) . i basically got a full ride to fordham and have been really considering it . would you say that's my best option ? thanks .

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Xhamster02, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Any school if you are bipoc/lgbtq+

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does an ally count in LGTBQ+? i've provided fellatio to a fellow man in the wake of an LGBTQ+ hate crime

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seniorChimp102, what's your opinion? Comment below:

i'm hispanic . is the diversity thing over-embellished ? or does it really give that much of a leg up in recruiting ? thanks .

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2mo 

It gives a massive leg up. 

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2mo 

the hell is bipoc, bipolar person of colour? 

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2mo 

tough call boss.. really can make an argument for all of these schools. UMich is best brand name and LSA kids still break in every year. UofF/FSU (Honors doesn't matter) great price and competitive clubs with great placement if you stay ahead of the curve and they'd be lower competition (i.e., you're competing with bozos and can really stand out in front of alumni). BYU a steal but only go there if you like culture/fit or else you'll probably kys before you begin recruiting. Fordham in the city but with CoL likely will be as pricey as other schools. Tulane also great school + on the come up, but I'd likely remove this from your list (although it is likely the hardest school to get into from the list).

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2mo 

UMich (if money isnt an issue) > BYU > Fordham > U of F > rest

BYU for some reason places very well. Its also targetted by Q

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seniorChimp102, what's your opinion? Comment below:

would you say byu recruiting is levels above fordham ? i got a full tuition scholarship to fordham so the two schools are basically the same sticker price for me . utah culture isn't really for me , but it's something i'm sure i could tolerate and grow into . new york is obviously unparalleled but if i'm gonna be stuck working at northwestern mutual because i went to fordham then that's something to take into account . thanks . 

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1mo 

Yes. Unless you are diversity, Fordham will be an uphill climb. I will say that BYU places very well. Though, you'll just have to soak for your time being if you'll go there.

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2mo 

Umich or fordham dont think otherwise

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Mb54321, what's your opinion? Comment below:

u of f or fordham would be my choice, wouldn't consider others

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