CBS J-Term vs UCLA vs Michigan

Curious people's thoughts on attending CBS J-term vs UCLA vs Michigan.

My background is in MM IB and I have entrepreneurial and/or PE/IM aspirations post-mba. I'd be happy living in either NY or LA post-MBA. I truthfully have no preference between the two as far as locations are concerned. I'd rather attend CBS over UCLA/Mich, but have concerns that a lack of a formal summer internship may hurt my chances if I go the PE/IM route (btw I'm well aware of the challenges of getting this job in the first place). I do think CBS has a stronger network than UCLA/Ross and better investing program - so both factor into my interset in CBS. Also in my opinion CBS has a better brand than both, but is this still the case? Any first hand experiences on any of the above would be helpful.

 
Guest1655:
CBS is a way better brand. I'd take Jterm and being that you'd be in NYC, you can get an internship with an IM/PE shop during the semester to alleviate the lack of a summer internship.

J Termers struggle to find jobs after graduating . Does not apply if you are sponsored or are a rich international. Do you research before doing CBS J Term. Talk to a few grads. I am sitting next to one, and this person did not get what they wanted out of their experience.

 
Best Response

Personally, I'd take one of the regular term options if I were trying to break into a challenging career, also therefore allowing myself the possibility to "fail" but still land at a good full-time gig. I think if you want to live in LA, than Anderson the move. I worked in IB in LA and Anderson was really dominant. I also think this program will serve you better for entrepreneurship.

If it were a non-J-Term Columbia acceptance, my opinion might be swayed, but honestly they're all SUPER different schools so you should also let "fit" be your guide.

 

Omnis voluptatem et numquam autem corporis praesentium occaecati dolores. Ad sint quia fugit voluptatem. Possimus nobis laboriosam aperiam tenetur repellendus.

Reprehenderit assumenda commodi numquam voluptatem minus. Culpa voluptas facilis ea est. Provident magni nobis eveniet sit quia incidunt dolorem. Corrupti earum veniam exercitationem modi et ad. Vero quisquam blanditiis quae nobis quis. Asperiores consectetur sed est temporibus ullam est doloremque et.

Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. (++) 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (144) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”