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Based on the most helpful WSO content, Cornell as a whole is considered a target school for investment banking, and students from various programs, including Dyson, ILR, CAS, and even the Hotel School (Nolan), have successfully broken into IB. While Dyson is more finance-focused and has "insane recruiting" for finance roles, being in the Nolan School (formerly the Hotel School) doesn't necessarily close doors to IB opportunities.

Cornell's strong alumni network and on-campus recruiting (OCR) provide opportunities for students across different schools within the university. However, Dyson might offer a slight edge due to its specialized business curriculum and smaller program size, which can provide more direct access to finance-related resources and clubs.

If you're deciding between Cornell Nolan and Illinois, Cornell's overall reputation as a target school for IB and its robust alumni network would likely make it the stronger choice for breaking into investment banking.

Sources: Cornell Dyson vs. Dartmouth for Undergrad, Duke v. Cornell (Dyson) v. Dartmouth, The Comprehensive List of Transfer Friendly Schools For Investment Banking, Cornell CAS (Econ) Vs Fordham GBHP vs NYU Stern For Breaking Into IB, NYU Stern vs Cornell’s Dyson school for asset mgmt

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So clearly Cornell is the decision. You can swing ur interest in real estate, and will def be considered semi target at the very least

 

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