Learning the ropes, Part 1 - Target Schools

Greetings fellow monkeys and other primates,

I'm new to much of this and still learning the ways of the Street. I keep hearing the term target schools and since I am considering going back soon for further studies (economics, MBA, not necessarily MFin), I would like to know if there is an index or list of these so-called targets so I'll know better what to orient myself toward. Yes, I know that the Ivies and equivalents are definitely there, but I'd like something more comprehensive that also includes the public schools like UMich. I am interested in what's a target in the States (NYC, Cali, Chicago, Atlanta, Florida, Charlotte, maybe Texas), Europe (UK, Germany, Italy, France, Eastern Europe), and Mexico.

All info is welcome! Thank you for helping a newcomer. 

7 Comments
 

https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/20-most-frequently-asked-questio… ---> europe

https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/undergraduate-target-schools-tie… --> USA

Note: second one has some virgin energy tier list vibe but is a general guide. In reality, if you go to whatever the fuck a target is compared to a supertarget, its not rly gonna change anything as long as you're talented and not autistic. There is literally 0 excuse to not be either so don't read too much into the tiering. Just be great.

 

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