I think this point can’t be emphasized enough. There are LOTS of people working at financial and banking institutions who are NOT working on the finances or banking end…and they can come from just about any college.
But for actual professional track Ibanking positions…I do believe you need to consider your college choice.
I agree but as I noted there are kids from so many schools in the field. The point is and moreso today than ever - going to a school does not ensure an opportunity and going to a school does not blackball you. And the field, like many others, has splintered into different areas - job and location wise.
But I agree - in various fields - there will always be schools that place better.
It’s not as if there’s only I Bankers and kids in PE from 10 or 30 schools. People seem to forget that. Fordham, which many tout and I’m sure it’s wonderful, is typically not found on feeder lists as an example.
Then there’s grad school. Think about this - Harvard MBA is represented by, if I counted right, 169 schools. Schools that would never make OPs consideration set. Schools like Georgia Southern, Kettering, Montana State, Ohio Northern, St Joes, U of Kansas, Nebraska and so on.
So it ain’t over til it’s over. And one typically has a path if they have grit and determination.
Ok. Points are made on all sides. Good luck to OP.
But back to the OPs question.
You have a strong academic record. Apply broadly and see what happens. And you are so fortunate to have parents who will pay your costs to attend any college (is that right?).
I agree that you have a lot of reach schools. Just make sure you can do good quality applications everywhere you apply. Sometimes a few less…is more!
Reminder that it is not necessary to debate and continue to repeat the same point. Please move on.
In response to your question on IU and safety for Kelley School of Business. It’s #8 in US News for Business. Here’s their overall ranks published and the Direct Admit requirements below. As an example, at a UGA, you need to meet requirements to get into business. A UVA or UNC, you have to apply for entrance Junior year…so direct admit means you’re in right away - no additional barriers.
#8
#4 Accounting
#10 Business Analytics
#6 Entrepreneurship
#7 Finance
#23 International Business
#7 Management
#7 Management Information Systems
#3 Marketing
#12 Production/Operations Management
#14 Supply Chain
U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Business Programs 2023
Have you:
Congratulations! You can expect your offer of direct admission into the Kelley School of Business in your IU Bloomington Admissions packet.
Thank you so much!
@kat4 as long as you are open to working in various fields of business aside from those solely located on Wall Street/Ibanking, an application to Indiana would be OK. It is nice to have that first acceptance…and you would receive this one quickly.
Then continue your applications process…see where you get accepted and then in April decide where the best option is to matriculate.
You might change your mind entirely about business/banking, etc. Many students change majors in college.
I think you have a nice high school record, and have a chance at acceptance to some of the suggested schools folks have provided. And some on your current list.
OP, I hope you’re still keeping UIUC on your list of safeties. Gies School of Business is well regarded, and the UIUC Russian program is very strong (not a Flagship but offers 5 years of Russian, along with other Slavic languages). Best of luck!
Gies is not a safety for OP. Finance is in Gies, Econ LAS. I can’t even say Econ is a safety for top students anymore as it has also become quite competitive.
OP when you write your UIUC why this major essays (you get two major choices), focus 100% on your business experience and tie that to classes/profs/research opportunities/clubs at UIUC. Good luck.
I ended up applying ED to Cornell! We’ll see… fingers crossed!
Thanks for the update! 
Did you also apply to Indiana Kelley ?
Yes! I can post a full list of where I applied early and where I will be applying RD.
Here is the post with my full list!
Since the OP has a new thread, closing this one.