<p>Hi, i'm going into business and i've gotten accepting from UIUC and umich and waiting for NYU and USC. The competition at NYU and umich will be harder, thus the classes will be harder and it will be harder to be ranked among the top of the school, while it would be easier to do so at UIUC. So my question is, will it look better (in terms of jobe placement) be be ranked among the top at UIUC, or maybe not as high at Umich or nyu?</p>
<p>fyi: i'm not going to major in accounting, but I live in illinois, UIUC is a lot cheaper for me</p>
<p>I would go to Michigan first, UIUC second and then NYU and USC</p>
<p>Micighan is a top public school, UIUC is up there, but not as famous. UIUC and NYU/USC are probably on a similar level prestige wise, though USC and NYU probably have better alumni networks and internship opportunities.</p>
<p>While some may disagree with me, I believe that the business curriculum at all of these schools is going to be nearly identical. </p>
<p>So, consider this: Employers like to hire from schools they recognize. If you would like to stay in Illinois or the midwest after graduation, UIUC or U of Michigan are going to have more recognition with employers in that region than a degree from NYU or USC. Attending UIUC or U Michigan may indeed allow you to make valuable contacts in the job market by doing internships for regional employers before you graduate. The alumni network at these two schools will also be stronger in the midwest than either NYU or USC.</p>
<p>However, if your goal is to get a job in NYC, I would lean towards NYU. Similarly, if you see yourself working on the West coast after graduation, I'd lean towards USC. But again, while others might disagree, I think the business curriculum at all of these schools will be equivalent in helping you develop marketable business skills.</p>
<p>I don't think that you can do better for an undergraduate business degree than the Univeristy of Michigan. However, as you may know, you will have to apply to the business school in your sophomore year and it is quite competitive to gain admission.</p>
<p>With regard to your question as to whether it is better to be at the top of your class at UIUC or in the middle of your class at the University of Michigan, I personally believe that it is better to be in the middle of your class at UofM. My reasoning is that there are many more top flight companies recruiting at the University of Michigan (e.g. Proctor and Gamble, Kraft, McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs) than there are at UIUC. Second, there are really only two areas that really care about your grades (investment banks and some consulting firms) if you go to U of M. </p>
<p>Michigan business school is very competitive to get in, and very competitive (friendly not cut-throat) after you get in. Personally, if the choice is between that and the relatively 'safe' environment at UI, I would go with UofM as it better prepares you for the MBA and for the business world.</p>
<p>thanks for all your comments. I really appreciate them. Though now i find myself in a difficult situation, where I want to live after college, because that'd help determine where to go to college. ANd honestly at this point, i have no idea where i want to live after college. Either LA or NY are my guesses...but not sure</p>
<p>The issue is probably not as much where you want to live as much as it is if you want to be competitive anywhere. If you want the option of living and doing business anywhere in the global economy. The schools that do not have a larger presence will limit you to the areas in which they are respected. A business degree from NYU or Michigan is respected anywhere in the world. Not as much as a Wharton degree, but you get the picture.</p>