Duke vs UChicago vs Cornell?
I'm an international, stats are competitive for all these schools.
I'm already applying to Cornell and Chicago, but was thinking about replacing one of those with Duke for a generally better college experience, girls, parties etc.
But my bottom line is securing IB at the end of my four years.
As an international, South Asian, no nepo, which of these schools makes the most sense for me?
Feel free to compare all the schools and rank, or pick either Cornell/Chicago to kick off.
Thanks!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a breakdown of Duke, UChicago, and Cornell for your goals:
Cornell:
Duke:
UChicago:
Recommendation:
Final Advice:
If your primary goal is IB placement, stick with Cornell and UChicago. However, if you value a better college experience alongside strong IB prospects, consider replacing UChicago with Duke. As an international student, Cornell’s extensive alumni network and Ivy League brand might give you the best shot at breaking into IB.
Sources: Are These Good Schools for NYC Investment Banking?, Investment Banking University Recruiting Report – 7 Key Takeaways, Duke v. Cornell (Dyson) v. Dartmouth, The Comprehensive List of Transfer Friendly Schools For Investment Banking, Cornell vs Michigan vs Dartmouth school choices
Go where you’ll be the best socially. If you can rush at duke, and you think you’d make it, definitely go duke. Getting into finance clubs is 70% about how you come off. Tbh no hate to Cornell, but I’ve heard bad things from people who are in it, mainly that the culture is awful and people are really mean.
I go to Cornell. Very competitive atmosphere and everyone gets sucked into IB. Public Policy major? IB. Hotelie? IB. Dyson? IB. ILR? IB. I even know Gov majors recruiting for Investment Banking. That being said, Cornell has prepped me so much just by being at the school and being in the same rat race as everyone else. Is it really fucking depressing at times- yeah. But that being said it preps you the best out of a lot of colleges in the long run and the campus is also gorgeous and it's also an ivy league with a great social scene. It really depends on who you are as a person.
You being a senior in HS and knowing what WSO is tells me enough about you. You're gonna be fine wherever so chill out and do what's right for you
Duke does all of this, just a lot better lol.
What’s Cornell’s placement like?
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Go to Duke or UChi. Duke if you're extroverted UChi if you're not.
Duke -- if you try you will get an offer (current student)
If it's not cost-prohibitive...why not just apply to all 3? Then see if you get into any and make a decision from there.
All three places very well. Pick the school you enjoy more. College is more than just IB recruiting, there are lots of cool opportunities you should take advantage of. Duke if you're into sports, UChicago if you're an academic person, and Cornell is more pre-professional.
Do not even consider Cornell.
low ranked school and probably on par with Ohio State / decent big 10 schools
Do not consider Harvard.
low ranked school probably on par with UC Berkley / good frat Dartmouth.
US news says it is only 3rd, and not nearly on the same level as Princeton/Wharton.
In all seriousness, all three schools that you list are really good. Pick the school that you will succeed best at: how you perform at said school will define you more than what school you pick.
Go to Duke. For sure
Also it takes a certain breed to go to Chicago and actually like it. That place is depressing as fuck, and I find the students to be odd
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