McCombs BHP vs McCombs Non-BHP (Undergrad)
Title is self-explanatory.
If someone does not get admitted into BHP, how much of a disadvantage is that for wanting to get lucrative job prospects OOS (IB, Big 4 consulting, Top-Tech companies, etc).
Also, can any McComb's students(former and current) testify the quality of the program?
Not being in BHP is not a big deal at all. Yes, BHP is a great program with top notch students and the majority of prestigious jobs go to BHP kids. However, it isn't BHP that's getting them these jobs - the kids that are smart/well rounded enough to get into BHP are also the kids that are getting their pick of good jobs, whether or not they're in the program. Most employers don't care or notice whether you're in BHP or not, they go by the overall quality of your resume.
Tend to agree with the above comment. I was non-BHP and did just fine in recruiting, but you'll need to work harder on networking and making sure your grades are strong. When I was recruiting, a typical IB or consulting interview schedule would have 1/2 to 2/3rds BHP students and the rest non-BHP, which obviously highlights that BHP students have better odds. However, the non-BHP students that were serious about recruiting and well qualified would almost always get an interview spot. Interview to offer conversion is almost entirely driven by the candidate, not whether they're BHP or not.
I see. So it has more to do with the caliber of the student's themselves. . .
Makes sense that BHP kids have a more motivated, highly-analytical body. . . therefore they produce more Ibankers, high-tech consultants etc. . .
There is definitely a selection bias. McCombs is picking students with higher GPAs, SAT, high school achievements, etc.. Students also have to apply and interview, so it weeds out students that are unmotivated or lack direction. I think these factors explain most of why BHP students are perceived as better candidates.
Personally I had my doubts that the BHP program itself had any secret sauce in terms of superior classes, instructors, or anything that actually made the students significantly better, but that can be debated. I can definitely say that the average BHP student was more well qualified than the average non-BHP student due to the selection bias though.
"Interview to offer conversion is almost entirely driven by the candidate, not whether they're BHP or not." How is this possible if you said there is selection bias?
@models_and_bottles What do you mean by working harder to network?
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