Better University (econ major) for Investment Banking

Vanderbilt (US)
0% (0 votes)
Warwick (UK)
100% (1 vote)
Total votes: 1

Which is better?

HY/leveraged loans-top 10
80% (28 votes)
Equities-mid-size
20% (7 votes)
Total votes: 35

Best school for IB

Umich LSA
37% (16 votes)
Rice Jones
37% (16 votes)
WashU CAS
26% (11 votes)
Total votes: 43

If you are currently at BofA, are you happy with it?

Yes
0% (0 votes)
No
0% (0 votes)
Hell Fucking No
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 0

Read above. Is it worth it?

Yes
40% (10 votes)
No
12% (3 votes)
I want to see answers
48% (12 votes)
Total votes: 25

Is this a strong starting point for a career, despite it's middle office presence, or should I re-recruit senior year?

Great
23% (19 votes)
Ok
54% (44 votes)
Bad
23% (19 votes)
Total votes: 82

Based or cringe?

Based (gotta release pressure)
61% (25 votes)
Cringe (have you seen what the cleaners look like?)
39% (16 votes)
Total votes: 41

Am I doomed if I am just starting applying for 2025 Graduates?

Yes, give up and quit IB
50% (1 vote)
Not yet, but don't worry, it's coming
0% (0 votes)
Nooo, embrace the monke and get a FT
50% (1 vote)
Total votes: 2

WWYD

UCHİCAGO
67% (4 votes)
SMU
17% (1 vote)
UNC
17% (1 vote)
Total votes: 6

Which path is best for my situation?

Start at an RIA and stay
11% (10 votes)
Start in private banking then leave to an RIA
89% (81 votes)
Total votes: 91

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