Worth transferring from Laurier to Western Ivey HBA?
Currently a 2nd year student at Laurier BBA in coop and I am trying to break into high finance in the US specifically. I am wondering if it is worth it to transfer from Laurier into Western Ivey for US recruiting purposes. I have a pretty competitive profile for the transfer application (high GPA, good EC's etc.).
I've asked around for people's opinions and have been told it is not a great idea as summer recruiting ends before I enter Ivey. I have also realized I would only have 2 summers to try to break into the US, while at Laurier I would have 3 - 4 coop terms to do so, with some terms in Fall and Winter when recruiting is less competitive.
I wanted to get the people on WSO's opinion on this matter.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key points to consider when deciding whether to transfer from Laurier to Western Ivey HBA for US recruiting purposes:
Pros of Transferring to Western Ivey HBA:
Cons of Transferring to Western Ivey HBA:
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Conclusion:
Transferring to Ivey could provide significant advantages in terms of reputation, network, and career support. However, the timing of recruiting and the limited number of summers for internships are important factors to weigh against the benefits. If you value the additional co-op terms and the flexibility they offer at Laurier, staying might be a better option. Ultimately, the decision should align with your career goals and personal preferences.
Feel free to ask for more specific advice or insights from the WSO community!
Sources: Here are the Target Undergraduate Schools in Canada, Here are the Target Undergraduate Schools in Canada, Worth it transferring to UVA?, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/didnt-make-it-to-a-target-now-what?customgpt=1, IBD Barriers to Entry For Canadians and How to Overcome Them
If you can get into HBA, you do that imo.
As for recruiting, how does it work for everyone else transferring in. As well can you really break into the US from Laurier, as easy as Ivey?
For US recruiting, Ivey HBA > Laurier BBA
Not exactly familiar with Lazaridis, but attending T2. Don’t know how the process is for transferring, but I’d agree to shoot for it as well. If money, travel, environment is all okay for you—by all means if permitted, it’s definitely the place to be for finance. Given the ease of alumni access which have greater US placements, HBA is worth it. Recruiting for US is not impossible and done quite frequently, but you’ll definitely still need to put the work in. If not, you’ll just have to do it like the rest of us and start our stints in Canada and recruit directly for sponsor-friendly firms.
I didnt go to Ivey but imo even if you miss out on US recruiting you still have a stronger chance of landing something in canada and then using your HBA alumni to network and lateral to the US later on. Safer bet than Laurier.
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