Which School Should I Use My Early Decision On for Investment Banking?

Deciding between these schools for IB:

  • George Washington
  • Hamilton
  • Colgate
  • Northeastern
  • Lehigh

Which one gives the best shot at breaking into investment banking? Prefer New York but I would be fine with any of the other majors cities (Boston, DC, etc..) Also if I did go apply to Northeastern theres a chance I could end up in the New York or Oakland campus (maybe even London) would that be a deal breaker? Am also opening to transferring after a year. 

Which School?

GWU
11% (4 votes)
Hamilton
16% (6 votes)
Colgate
35% (13 votes)
Northeastern
22% (8 votes)
Lehigh
16% (6 votes)
Total votes: 37
6 Comments
 

VP in PE - LBOs

Northeastern is your best bet out of these probably. Their co-op program is surprisingly good. 

Agreed. Get some accounting experience in the co-ops and you might be able to get into a regional IB.

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