NYU Stern vs UChicago vs Northwestern vs UCLA

Question

Any help would be appreciated. Recently got off the waitlist at a couple of these schools and wanted to ask which ones would position myself best for a career in IB/consulting.

1827P · Accepted Answer

If maximizing for IB recruiting NYU or UChicago are probably on top here. However, I go to UCLA and, knowing what I know now, would make the same choice 100x over. It's been the time of my life and has done me well (going to a top BB/EB). I'd hate to look back at my college years knowing I was miserable just for a marginally better chance to land an offer at a marginally better firm. I recommend you seriously consider where you might enjoy most.

AutisticChimp · Answer

UChicago is a clear notch above the others

Carl Icon · Answer

Stern or Chicago. Stern will be the best for IB recruiting plain and simple. However, Chicago is also a target. I would honestly go with whichever one you fit in with more. Chicago is more of a quirky vibe while NYU will be more pre-professional. Both schools will be rigorous so you will have your work cut out for you.

AxeCapReceptionist · Answer

All of these schools will place great but based on your interests and choices I would first toss out UCLA since it's a public and won't place as well as the others. From there, I would toss out Northwestern since you also got into UChicago and it's a notch above Northwestern University and places much better into IB and Consulting at the undergrad level for some reason. Between UChicago and Stern, I would choose schools based on fit, location, etc. Chicago will place more in the Midwest while the bulk of Stern's placement is in NYC.

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