Undergrad universities?

I'm going into finance and after narrowing it down, my choices are: Indiana University, University of Michigan, and University of Wisonconsin. I am a direct admit at Kelley, but would have to hedge on getting into the business school at the other two after my sophomore year. I'm a Michigan resident, so tuition ends up being around 30k/year for all of them with scholarships, etc. If I were to say IBD is my goal, which of these would help me get their the best, with the least risk (pretty much impossible to answer).

Any opinions and comments would be appreciated.

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Michigan. Without a doubt.

Sure - Kelley and Wisconsin are good schools and I'm sure you could get where you want to if you worked your tail off at these schools, but it would just be a lot easier at Michigan/Ross (as it is a target/semi-target, and you'd have to network less).

Also, if you aren't able to get a GPA high enough (at any of these schools) to get you into Ross after your sophomore year, IBD is going to be a stretch anyway.

Plus, Michigan is a fun school!

 

Michigan.

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