Undergraduate: Ross or Stern

I have been admitted into both Ross and Stern, but I am not sure which one to commit to. I want to break into PE, preferably right out of undergrad, and am aware that Ross places 8-10 at Blackstone every year, but was wondering what Stern offered that Ross does not? Which is better for a kid looking to go into finance in my position? Are people really aware of how good Ross is?

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Both are ranked neck and neck. The difference is that Michigan has a national alumni network while NYU's is mostly in the NYC area.

 
"Dan-Brown" Both are ranked neck and neck. The difference is that Michigan has a national alumni network while NYU's is mostly in the NYC area.

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Breaking into PE right out of undergrad? Dude, it doesn't work that way. More like 1-3 years in IB--->transition to PE.

And if you're willing to go through that, I would say Stern will be the best option in this case. They have lots of alumni in banking and PE and they consistently place well in IB. After a couple of years of IB analyst stint, you can transition to PE.

 

This is pretty simple: Both schools have great academics and both are targets. If you want to spend some time having access to parties, social life and sports- choose Michigan. If none of that matters to you and you prefer the city life, go NYU.

 

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