I recently finished my first semester as a freshman with a 4.00 at the Villanova School of Business
From the beginning of the year, I've had my mind set on transferring, although, if I don't succeed I'll still be happy to attend nova. My largest issue is mixed views on Villanova's ability to place students in investment banking. I've heard that Villanova is on the rise, however, it is still very much considered a semi-target. Another issue I have is is that I don't necessarily have any strong hook as to why I want to transfer besides searching for a more challenging curriculum and greater prestige/network on Wallstreet.
My first semester GPA was stellar and extracurricular wise, I'm doing ok.
I'm currently in Equity Society, corporate finance Club, on the Ultimate Frisbee Club team, and Wall Street Society. I also am a Villanova School of Business Ambassador. Although the clubs I'm involved in aren't spread far past the business school, I plan on switching some out for extracurriculars that interest me more. Additionally, because the clubs are hyper-competitive, leadership roles freshman year are limited.
High School Stats:
3.6 GPA (took 13 AP's (nearly all were 5's; only five of the exams I received a 4; was a bit over enthusiastic about challenging myself; I somewhat valued the classes over the grades)
2180/2400 SAT or 1500/1600 SAT or 32 ACT
EC's: President and Founder of Investment Club (largest organization at my high school), Vice-President of Junior States of America, Founder of Ultimate Frisbee Club, Secretary of FBLA, attended Polish School for 15 years
I'm not sure how many schools I should I apply to therefore I'm trying to cut the list of school applications down so I don't spread myself too thin when writing the apps
Schools I'm Applying To:
Cornell AEM/ILR (haven't fully decided yet; advice would be helpful)
Penn CAS - Econ & Philosophy
Duke Trinity - Econ & Philosophy
Columbia CAS - Econ & Philosophy
NYU Stern - (super low transfer rate however I wouldnt bother with NYU econ)
Northwestern CAS - Econ & Phi (not entirely convinced I should apply)
Brown - (might not apply)
Georgetown - (haven't looked into it too much)
UMich Ross - (might not apply)
UVA - (might not apply)
Any and all advice is welcome!!! Please let me know which schools I shouldn't bother applying to so I don't spread myself too thin.
ILR is easier to get into, not AEM is under the umbrella of "College of Business". AEM is the way to go though... have many friends who weren't stars land BB and EB spots from AEM. Don't know anything about the others you listed.
the last 4 r all great schools look into them and apply!
Here's a more out of the box thought... Doesn't really line up with the schools you are looking at, but maybe you can consider some of the top Nescacs (ex: Williams/Amherst/Middlebury). These schools, while not typical targets, place very well, and it would solve your problem of not having a reason to transfer - say you've been very focused on business and have always been really involved in finance/econ, and still are, but want to be able to try out different fields (regardless of whether this is completely false).
Feel like admissions officers would appreciate that, especially if you could create a story about not getting to take a particular subject that you've always wanted to try that is offered at one of these schools, while you could still continue down the Econ path. Really strong alumni networks at these schools too. Just throwing out an idea...
I'll def check them out; they look promising.
If you have a good GPA at Villanova, you'll be fine
bad advice
It's a semi target which is slowly becoming a target
doesn't matter. If he has a 4.00 and a 1500/1600 he's almost guaranteed to get into a top 20 school, which over the long-term has a much higher return on investment in regards to having a professional network on wall street.
True, but deal exp is all that matters once he gets a gig
Transfer from Villanova? (Originally Posted: 03/05/2016)
Hi everyone, this is my first post here but I've read through a lot of the forums, and I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'm a freshman at Villanova (undergraduate) in the business school. Basically I feel like I'm not being challenged and that I'm not in the best environment in terms of being surrounded by motivated and hard working students. I was never really psyched about coming to nova just because it was really my only option come decision day. I'm interested in going into IB, and I know that there are people on the street from nova so I'm not that concerned about that, I'm more concerned about the experience I will have academically over my four years here. I've gotten involved with a lot including the equity society (investment club), but still don't feel like the environment is really what I'm looking for. I'm preparing my applications for transfer, but I'm wondering if this is the right decision. I would be giving up the potential to graduate with a high GPA and lots of extracurriculars and leadership (I'm already the treasurer of a club), but I feel like I just won't be happy if I'm not really challenged. It's really down to the wire in terms of sending in applications (10 days), so any advice is greatly appreciated. Also, given my position (I can provide more details), do I have a chance at being accepted to some of the better undergraduate business programs? Thanks so much!
It really depends on what places you are applying to transfer to. I am a transfer myself and it worked wonders for me and would be happy to help with the specifics.
Transfer if you want, but don't think the grass is going to be magically greener. It sounds less like you aren't being challenged and more like you don't fit in. You're a freshman, in your first semester, taking 101 classes. Give it some time.
Stay at Villanova. I am a transfer and although I am happy I am going to a new school, my previous school did not have solid banking placement. Nova certainly does place well on the street, my brother knows a lot of kids who work at GS out of nova, so enjoy college and your amazing basketball team because being at a top 20 school is only going to make your life difficult. I have found that being self taught is the best plan of attack especially for banking. Do some modeling guides for accounting, valuation, dcf, and fit questions and read books (Monkey Business is a fun read). However, if you are dead set on transferring I would analyze the most transfer friendly schools with the best placement in the region you are interested in. West coast USC; East Coast aim for Cornell (not AEM because its impossible), or Georgetown; Chicago banking try UW-Madison, I hesitate to say ND because Mendoza takes very few transfers; South schools like Emory, UVA*, Chapel Hill*, University of Richmond, Rice or Vanderbilt (*both UVA and Chapel Hill require you to do internal transfers to their business schools so be aware). Honestly, your life is going to become very hectic at college as you begin the hunt for a job, clubs, and friends, so start networking now through LinkedIn and cold emailing alumni. Call local firms and try to pick up a private wealth, pe/growth equity internships your freshmen year. If you already know this stuff good work.
P.S. For the love of God enjoy college, go to parties, take courses you find interesting because banking will be your life for as long as you are in it.
This list of schools might help http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/the-comprehensive-list-of-transfer-….
Transfer from Villanova (undergraduate)? (Originally Posted: 03/05/2016)
Hi everyone, this is my first post here but I've read through a lot of the forums, and I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'm a freshman at Villanova (undergraduate) in the business school. Basically I feel like I'm not being challenged and that I'm not in the best environment in terms of being surrounded by motivated and hard working students. I was never really psyched about coming to nova just because it was really my only option come decision day. I'm interested in going into IB, and I know that there are people on the street from nova so I'm not that concerned about that, I'm more concerned about the experience I will have academically over my four years here. I've gotten involved with a lot including the equity society (investment club), but still don't feel like the environment is really what I'm looking for. I'm preparing my applications for transfer, but I'm wondering if this is the right decision. I would be giving up the potential to graduate with a high GPA and lots of extracurriculars and leadership (I'm already the treasurer of a club), but I feel like I just won't be happy if I'm not really challenged. It's really down to the wire in terms of sending in applications (10 days), so any advice is greatly appreciated. Also, given my position (I can provide more details), do I have a chance at being accepted to some of the better undergraduate business programs? Thanks so much!
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