<p>Before anything I preface that I have deposited at both schools.</p>
<p>I'd like to go into investment banking or management consulting after college.</p>
<p>I received the President's Scholar at SMU. It's a full ride, pays for a full year abroad, and I get preferential treatment for everything at SMU. I also get access to the SMU President's Scholar. </p>
<p>I contacted Cox School of Busines in terms of recruiting for my fields, here they are:</p>
<p>Citigroup (2)
Goldman Sachs (1)
JPMorgan Chase (1)
UBS (1)
Deloitte Consulting (3)
Bain & Co. (1)</p>
<p>Not exactly the greatest but there's some. Also, from research, SMU has a great network for especially Pres Scholars. For example, I know a pres scholar who is graduating who will work at Mckinsey next year, the Goldman Sachs of ibanking. Also Bain and Co. actively recruits from SMU. I dont know why recruitment is so small this year. </p>
<p>Now for UT. If I go to UT, I would collectively have 24k of debt upon graduation. However BHP is very enticing. I contacated BHP and they had an employment of 100%. ALso, 40% went into ibanking and management consulting. Goldman recruits roughly 10 each year and Mckinsey 6. I dont know very much about Plan II so that would be very helpful as well. </p>
<p>any comments/opinions would be helpful</p>
<p>BHP hands down. Banks view McCombs as a target for energy banking/trading and semi-target for NYC. SMU is a non-target everywhere, even in Houston. Plus I seriously doubt those SMU kids got front office jobs at those banks. Probably BS ops or IT positions. I only know one kid from SMU that went into VC last year for a front office position and that was bc he had a huge network. Plan II will add minimal value. Worry about getting 3.8+ in BHP.</p>
<p>UT BHP/Plan II.</p>
<p>I also agree that BHP is a target in Texas and semi target for either coasts. I would say BHP is more of a reason to attend UT than Plan II.</p>
<p>haha…I was thinking Plan II was a great reason to go to UT. Plan II has great networking of graduates and the combination of Plan II and BHP is a killer combo. IMO…24K of debt will be wiped out in a matter of 2-3 years, easily done with you larger salary from the folks that recruit at UT.</p>
<p>I would say that Plan II is definitely a plus, but I would think that it look better in a grad school application. In any case, 24k of debt is not a whole lot these days. It’s nothing compared to what many, many people are paying for private schools, and at UT, you’ll get an education that can compete with anyone’s.
In the end there are two things that are important:
- What kind of person you are. Especially in business, it all depends on how hard you’re willing to work.
- Where you will be happy most. If you feel like UT is the best place for you, go to UT. If you feel like SMU is a better fit, go to SMU.
Toss money out the window, then weigh both options. Then, consider the money. If there’s not that much difference in your mind, then SMU might be better. Otherwise, go with your gut. It doesn’t sound like there’s clear cut decision.</p>
<p>I would say BHP + Plan II may not land you quite the job placement that a degree from Wharton or HBS could, but in terms of a 5 to 10 year vision that (BHP + P2) combination may be the most dynamic undergraduate education anywhere. </p>
<p>Plan II is not only a prestigious stamp on your transcript, but also an indicator of a refined and balanced education. Considering that business is largely about personal relationships I can’t think of a better supplementary degree to seriously broaden your perspectives. You would literally be able to confidently and intelligently speak to everyone from neurosurgeons and astronauts to politicians and poets. </p>
<p>I needn’t say much about BHP - it’s easily the best business degree in the South and I wish you the richest blessings in your future. Not to offend, but I hope you use your talents and ambitions to glorify the one who has given you everything - God.</p>