UT Austin Business Honors+ Finance VS. Michigan Ross Direct Admit

Question

I got into UT BHP and if I go there will do a double major in Finance. I also got Ross direct admit. Which is a better option? I am planning to go into Management consulting or IB. Cost is the same for both schools Any input will greatly help! Thank you.

ConsultingMonkey04 · Accepted Answer

UT BHP is basically top 10% of McCombs undergrad. MBB and all the top banks recruit at Texas and often times, they exclusively target BHP students which gives you a tremendous advantage over the rest of the business school. Ross is great but direct admit or not, you will still have to fight everyone else to get on the closed lists. If all the peripheral factors are equal, I'd choose UT BHP.

BobTheBaker · Answer

I know of one person that did UT BHP from my HS and he is now at HBS, for whatever that anecdote is worth.... I'd pick based on fit. While getting to NY would be easier from Ross, it shouldn't be an issue from UT BHP. I hate the cold and think Austin is one of the most fun cities to live in so the choice would be easy for me.

DickFuld · Answer

I actually think it’s close enough that other factors are the deciding ones.   If you absolutely have to be in Texas when you graduate, definitely go UT.   If you prefer NY or Chicago, Michigan would be better.

There must be something about the schools you prefer other than banking opportunities.....right????

memebigboy · Answer

Remove your name from the site/pick an alias

BHP kids tend to place in the single digits at tier 1 firms and they get preference in terms of recruiting for both NY and Houston. But Ross kills at NY placement as their alumni network is powerful.

PM me, I can probably shed more light as I've dealt with a similar situation and came from a similar background as yours

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