Which of the following schools are recruited more heavily for IBD?
Hello everyone! I'm new here and after doing some research, I am wondering which of the following undergrad schools would be better for job prospects (particularly front office positions at BB firms)? I know that they're probably not considered targets however I don't know which are considered semi-targets (if any) and which are just simply not targets. Regarding job prospects I'm mainly referring to east coast (so i know this is an automatic blow for Pomona and Caltech). The schools to choose between are:
-WUSTL
-Swarthmore
-Middlebury
-Bowdoin
-Pomona
-Wesleyan
-Caltech
It won't let me edit for some reason, so I'd just like to say thank you in advance for any help and/or advice!
You'll get all the looks you want at Middlebury and Bowdoin
WashU seems to be pretty highly regarded as well
Why wouldn't you go to an East Coast target if that was your goal? Genuinely curious as it just seems strange. Caltech is going to land you anywhere you want to go in tech, kind of blows my mind you would pass that up to work in excel, but I get the whole "different strokes for different folks."
@"PaloAltoθBurn" : I do want to go to an east coast target. It's just that I'm trying to narrow down my list and some of these schools need to be dropped off, so I was planning to keep the ones that have the better recruitment prospects and drop those that don't. Thanks for the suggestion of Caltech.
@"Solidarity" and @"Slash-Finance" : Thank you for your input.
@"Solidarity" What about Swarthmore? Isn't it in the same category as those 2 you suggested?
What are you planning to study?
Caltech is the only university to admit based on merit - you will have a tough time there because all your classmates are brilliant. I would choose between Pomona and Swarthmore - and make sure you are set on going to NY, because Pomona will provide fine opportunities in LA.
@"Phoenix2017" I was thinking something along the lines of either econ or a science. You would choose between Pomona and Swarthmore to drop off the list?
@Nathan-Bryan:
West Coast = Pomona, East Coast = choose from Swarthmore, Middlebury, and Bowdoin (I would personally pick Swarthmore, but all three are good).
WashU, from what I've heard, doesn't do too well in IB placement. I'd remove it outright, and same with Caltech and Wesleyan.
Are there other schools you're applying to or considering?
Thanks. I actually just finished reading a large number of posts about WUSTL and got that feeling (I'm assuming it's partly due to it's location)
So from what I've gathered, the big names for the West Coast are Stanford, UCB, UCLA, Pomona, USC, CMC, correct? Oh and yes, there are a lot of other schools that I'm considering as well.
DISCLAIMER: I am just starting college at Amherst in the fall, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt.
I think you should add Williams and Amherst to your list, as you seem to like LAC's. Through my research here and talking to recent graduates, there is a strong alumni network in NY at most of the BB's.
I was also admitted to Swarthmore and Middlebury. I went to an admitted students event for Swarthmore in San Francisco and met some alumni. I asked what typical things Econ grads did after college if they weren't getting a PhD. They told me: Most Econ majors go work for NGOs, non-profit consulting, etc. Since the average Swarthmore student isn't interested in finance, the alumni network seemed weaker.
I think Middlebury and Bowdoin are your best bets on this list.
Hi! Amherst and Williams were already on my list from the get-go. Thank you for the suggestion though.
Also, Pomona does quite well on the West Coast. I actually applied early there and was rejected. I think it offers one of the best undergrad experiences in the country. Great weather, near a big city, small classes, social benefits of the consortium, and smart peers.
Don't go the tech route if money is very important to you. My sister has been in silicon valley for almost 10 years. She has been very successful but the income isn't there unless your company has a successful ipo. But even if it does she will makeup for lost wages. It takes 10+ years to be able to get a position where the income is good and the equity could be meaningful. My income in ib will more than double her first 10 years. I did significant research and the risk is not worth the reward.
@"WallStreetOasis.com" didn't you go to a LAC before Rothschild? you're probably the most qualified to answer this.
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