Sorry, you're all wrong about SMU.
There was a recent thread about underrated colleges, with SMU being the most contentious one. The main argument was that SMU's Alts program doesn't place well when compared to other schools. I was kinda in the same boat; when compared to Rice or UT, SMU doesn't seem like anything hot, but then I came across the placement stats in recent years and thought I'd share. People still have a better chance going to UT, but if you don't get accepted SMU doesn't seem like a bad choice (as long as you can get into Alts).
If I'm reading this right, SMU is definitely nothing less than semi-target, and I would argue that its target.
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####2018
https://poetsandquantsforundergrads.com/2018/05/2…
####2017
https://poetsandquantsforundergrads.com/2017/12/0…
####2015
https://poetsandquantsforundergrads.com/2015/02/0…
SMU is probably a semi-target for Texas, but it's a non-target for New York. I doubt more than 10 kids go to New York for IB every year.
smPOO is a NONTARGET
the only target school in Texas is UT PERMIAN BASIN
It's about that and the class size for Alts is ~50, so 20% placement (assuming everyone in the class wanted to go to NYC, which isn't the case).
90+% of each classy typically places into IB. That said, yes, it's astonishingly overpriced and you shouldn't go there unless you have a scholarship or a ton of family money.
Not even, I looked at the SMU Alts website and counted 6 for 2019, 8 for 2018, and 6 for 2017. So, it 's more like 10-15% to NY for the people who get into Alts....thus non-target for Wall St and a lot of state schools that place much better
Thanks for the post, I've actually never heard of SMU before this
it is the single-handed most overpriced education in the United States at an all-in cost of $71,338 in 2018-2019 and even after scholarships it is still insane.
Well, check out Pepperdine University's $$$ for their MSF program...ridiculous.
hard pass on both lmao
Holy shit, I'm paying less for all 4 years at a better school, and I don't even get financial aid
USC quotes a cool $77,xxx
USC has way better placement tho
lmao at anyone trying to do buyside recruiting with smu on their resume
Worked for me and my boys. Now get me a coffee you worthless intern cuck
Personally, I wouldn't that that but thats just me tho 🤷
Is the chip on your shoulder that heavy?
These numbers are definitely skewed by the number of rich, well-connected hot chicks that go there and get placed. Which we can safely assume you're not one, given the nature of this post.
You'd be lucky to end up in Equities in Dallas from there. But hey, thx for sharing.
I laughed, even though the post is inaccurate
This is based on highly empirical data of me looking at a handful of girls' profiles on Linkedin.
Take a lap, champ
Having interviewed scores of SMU grads over the years I concur that it's undergrad program is for spoiled rich kids who were too dumb to get into UT. They're entitled and for the most part, complete trash.
Oof... someone is not in a good mood.
Not really, just honest. Don't need some poor kid on here getting misinformation and thinking SMU is a good school.
So, if what you say is true with it being spoiled rich kids, we may have figured out why they “do well” in IB placement. It would be the kids who have connections and parents in the industry who get in, but anyone else is pretty much screwed
I'd say of those that actually place, maybe 1/5 is actually good enough to get in on their own merits.
Edit: I love all these salty SMU students ms'ing me. Your hate gives me energy.
I go to UC and accepted a job at a MM. No way a school close to deserving recognition.
Dallas as a whole is good for a laugh, SMU is part of the reason why this is so. The city is full of people who think they are important, but in reality are low functioning and unsophisticated. And they never shut the fuck up about Jerry Jones or Highland Park...both have to be mentioned as often as possible
SB for accuracy.
I'm not from Dallas but worked there for a few years and not many people mention Jerry Jones... they are annoying Cowboys fans tho. But why does that matter? Low functioning and unsophisticated? You might just be as much of a prick as Dallas ppl are stereotyped to be
You seem to have a weird cohort of friends if all they do is mention Highland Park, which is a tiny suburb of Dallas.
The fact of the matter is Dallas is probably the strongest job market in the country right now, bar none. Do with that what you will.
p.s. fuck the Cowboys
-hurt
I worked there for several years. The job market in general, yes, is very strong. However, front-office finance is a different story. I don't want to hear "blah blah front office snob, etc.", let's be real, that's all any of the kids on this website care about.
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