UCB vs NU vs Gtown

Hey all – I’ve been admitted to Georgetown (McDonough), UC Berkeley (non-Haas for now), and Northwestern. I’m aiming for investment banking in NYC — ideally at a bulge bracket or elite boutique.

Which of these schools gives me the best shot at landing IB in New York, considering OCR, alumni network, and general recruiting strength?

I’m leaning toward Georgetown for the strong NYC presence and OCR, but Berkeley has prestige and Northwestern has solid overall placement. Curious what WSO thinks.

Would appreciate any insight — especially from people in the industry or with recent offers. Thanks!

UCB, NU, or Gtown

Berkeley
6% (1 vote)
Northwestern
53% (9 votes)
Gtown
41% (7 votes)
Total votes: 17
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