Transferring to Stern School of Business for Undergrad?

Hi Everyone,

I recently finished my first year of college at the McCombs School of Business. This year, however, I also applied as a transfer applicant to the Stern School of Business. I was not accepted into the honors program at McCombs and considered the large class size along with a lack of academic/career opportunities to be a problem. Yesterday, I got accepted to Stern. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in Investment Banking and was wondering if Stern will provide a significant advantage Stern over McCombs in terms of a business education and recruiting opportunities. Luckily, my family is fortunate enough to pay the 80K per year necessary for Stern. Please let me know! Thank you

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If cost is no issue, I would take it. I am in a very similar situation like you and chose to go with the better school. UT Austin is definitely great, but Stern can provide unparalleled opportunities.

 
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