Undergrad WashU Olin vs USC Marshall
Which one is more prestigious and better all around. Which is better for the east coast (obviously USC for the west) and which one is better for IB, Consulting, etc?
Olin hands down.
WashU is a target pr semi target for MBB and BB + some EBs
USC does way better than Olin in recruiting for IB and MBB
USC is good for West Coast banking but not NYC banking. I am at MBB and can confirm that USC is not good for MBB. They place some to the LA offices but not many, and basically nowhere outside that.
Can't comment on Olin.
Have you heard anything regarding Olin and MBB or have no info regarding this?
Olin places a ton of kids every year into MBB, mainly in Chicago and Dallas, but other cities are represented as well. It’s also a strong semi-target for IB in NYC and some in Chicago (more NYC though). The reason people don’t think Olin is great for recruiting is because it is a relatively small school (only about 200 kids per class) and only about 50 are gunning for IB every year, so there is not a huge alumni presence. It’s definitely a much more consulting focused school though, both in terms of the way the curriculum is structured and the interests of the student body. However, there has definitely been a rise in interest and focus on banking in the students and the school, as it has started making a much larger effort into the IB process over the past couple years.
Does USC have a decent MBB representation and is it a semi-target for NYC? I often hear mixed answers about this. Good info on Olin!
Depends. BCG LA is opening up to Marshall more and more every year, Bain as well. McK doesn't recruit at USC but it's possible to get interviews. Can't comment on Olin.
I had this exact decision to make 2 years ago. I ended up choosing USC Marshall at the very last minute. In my opinion after speaking with a lot of alumni from both schools USC would be marginally better for IB and Olin marginally better for MBB... I personally loved the collaborative nature of Olin, whereas Marshall is a lot more of a “competitive” environment. For NYC they are about equal, but I personally would rather be in California than the Midwest. The real tiebreaker for me was the “fun” element. If you are a social and outgoing person, I think you would regret not being a Trojan. (I have a friend who was also making the same decision but for a different major and often laments about the WashU social scene).... if that isn’t something you may want I’d visit both campuses (tough with covid) and look around the students. Are they happy? Are they busy? Are they plentiful?
At the end of the day the 2 schools are pretty much equal when it comes to recruiting. Choose the place you think will make you a happier person- fit is everything
How is the social scene at USC compared to WashU any insight? Also the surrounding areas?
WashU is in a good neighborhood in a meh city. USC is in a meh neighborhood in a good city. STL is far smaller than LA so after the first year or two you’ll probably have seen most of it.
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one of the best decisions of my life. Without giving away too much I'll be working at a GS/CV/MS/Blackstone/KKR type place after graduating. Had a blast in college, literally more fun than you can ever imagine. If u come to USC join TIS and get great grades freshman year and youll be fine
You’re experience is going to be 100X better at USC
Do you think it’ll be easy enough to get out of California post grad if necessary with USC’s reputation? Maybe to Texas or east coast?
Nah you’re best bet will be west coast
Nah you’re best bet will be west coast
Yes. Texas can definitely be done. Evercore Austin/Dallas loves USC. Midwest is harder and probably 15 kids get BB spots in NYC
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