I got into both and I was wondering which one would it be easier to break into elite boutiques, my goal is Lazard. I went a top 5 public school and I would say I am decently smart. So can I do better job wise being top at iu Kelley or being mediocre at Vanderbilt because everyone prolly there is really smart
| +157 | How to stop feeling like shit for not making it in IB? | 58 | 2s | |
| +117 | If Tik Tok is forced to sell, what banks do you think would be involved in the deal? | 59 | 1s | |
| +83 | Updated LA Banking Scene (2024) | 60 | 24m | |
| +38 | Ranking banks that went under | 20 | 16h | |
| +37 | Burnt Out M&A ASO | 18 | 13h | |
| +35 | Relevance of A-Levels for U.K. London recruiting | 24 | 1h | |
| +32 | A strategy for SA applicants late to the game like myself | 15 | 21h | |
| +27 | Series 79 Help / Tips to Pass The First Attempt | 11 | 2d | |
| +26 | Intern Ettiquette | 4 | 1d | |
| +23 | What are hours like at BBs in London? | 47 | 22h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Vanderbilt- not even close (assuming financials are not a factor). Vanderbilt is an elite school academically and also fun. Can’t say either of those things about IU. Recruiting wise, assuming your qualified good GPA/internships etc, then you should be competitive at most places. My BB hires a ton of kids from there.
is the recruiting at iu Kelley not top?
The IU Kelley bubble has really been pumped up on WSO. There really is no debate here - Vanderbilt is a much better school and will provide you with much better opportunities
I'm a Vandy alum so I'm biased but honestly don't think you can go wrong there. Had the time of my life and really didn't want to leave, the city / school are a blast.
On the recruiting front, can honestly say myself and most people I know who wanted to be in IB and took recruiting somewhat seriously ended up with offers. The school is respected and there are a lot of alumni on the street, who in my experience are very willing to help other Vandy grads. For context, I'm at a BB, a lot of people I know ended up at other BBs, and quite a few at EBs as well - think there are 3 off the top off my head who I know at Lazard since that's specifically where you're targeting.
Consequatur ab perspiciatis hic animi. Et maxime nisi est blanditiis qui.
Maxime sequi voluptas voluptatibus alias quia tempora eveniet. Facere ipsa ut minus ut omnis explicabo nulla. Doloremque aut consequuntur ut voluptas et quisquam cumque. Aut nemo asperiores sed exercitationem quas.
Pariatur nisi repudiandae eum animi nemo aut. Eaque saepe qui impedit non ea placeat fugiat. Voluptate rerum laborum tenetur. Officiis rerum et dicta animi provident rerum. Animi qui amet dolorum perspiciatis ut natus expedita quibusdam. Laborum voluptatem dolore possimus autem debitis quo.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...