Wharton vs. Georgetown
Hey everyone! I'm an incoming first year student. I was going to Wharton but recently decided that I'm going to attend Georgetown instead and pursue the Business & Global Affairs major between the SFS and MSB.
My goals are to work abroad for my career, likely in Europe or the Middle East. My parents work in PE/foreign service so I'm used to moving around and love experiencing new cultures. Ideally I would work in VC somewhere internationally -- really interested in Georgetown's VC program.
AIso love learning about foreign policy and think Georgetown gives a better balance of people interested in finance and foreign policy. Looking for a more intellectual college experience rather than just finance/accounting.
True, Wharton is the preeminent institution for business but I don't have to work at BX PE straight out of undergrad. Want a solid finance job but also other unique experiences.
Also thinking about doing a Fulbright or something before an IB analyst gig if possible.
So yeah - would appreciate anyone's experiences with either school (not meant to be an immature post with people bashing each other's college)...thank you!!!
Seems like you picked the college that's right for you. Good on you.
Even if you decide to recruit for Wall St Georgetown places well.
Good luck!
Thanks so much for your perspective!!:)
Can confirm this, of the 7 georgetown students I know, 6 already have '23 SA offers! Insane placement over there.
Bro go to Wharton
Georgetown’s easily a top 10 school for foreign service, and it’s really easy to get internships on capitol hill during the school year
pretty sure gtown is the top school for foreign service actually
Gtown is undisputed #1 for foreign service and for politics in general easily Top 2-3
Del
Easy to get IB (and possible to get anything else you want) from either school. I also turned down wharton for another top 20 ranked school and it worked out completely fine.
Having been through recruiting from both sides of the table, I can assure you that going to one or the other won’t materially affect your recruiting chances at BBs/EBs. They’re both targets, and once you get the first round your personality is 20 times more important than your school. Choose based on fit.
Thank you all for sharing your insights! I think I'm going to go with my gut and go with Georgetown. Seems like I'll have the same opportunities and will be a better fit given my interests.
Georgetown. You won't have to deal with people thinking you go to Penn State
The trouble is you will have to deal with people thinking you went to George Washington or George Mason
It never ends
Never really got that tbh
That's not really a thing
I am rising senior at GU. First good choice. Second the dual degree is awesome and I have friends in the first cohort who love it.
You’re making a lot of wrong assumptions about Penn & Wharton which obv impacts decision-making. But it looks like you already made up your mind.
If you want to do IB and want to go to Georgetown, I would be a finance major, not global business or whatever you mentioned. I can’t see that major helping your IB recruiting, only hurting. Source: I am a Georgetown undergrad alum.
Either you enjoy throwing away your future, or you didn’t get into Wharton and want people to make you feel better about going to Georgetown. If you actually did get into both you should’ve gone to Wharton no competition
I hate you
If you want to work in Europe, why didn’t you attend a European university?
Hey, I'm a current rising junior at GU and have done/will do internships in HF/IB (very involved with finance clubs on campus as well). Not doing BSBGA, but have friends who are and love it. The experience here at GU is incredible. Feel free to pm if you want to talk more about GU and finance here.
Just graduated Georgetown, now at MBB. Honestly in terms of prestige there's no question that UPENN/Wharton is better. That being said, prestige isn't the only factor; I chose Georgetown over a few ivy's because of personal fit and I have zero regrets.
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