<p>I am trying to decide where to go for college. My choice is between chicago, cambridge and lse (london school of economics). I was wondering whether anyone could offer any advice on which is best for getting a job in investment banking. I have no overriding preference as to where I live for the first few years out of college.</p>
<p>As of now I'm fairly sure my decision is between cambridge and chicago, and I'd appreciate any input you could give.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>All three will give you ridiculously good opportunities.
All three are VERY VERY different from each other, especially Chicago from the latter two. I don't know what college life is like in England, but I'm sure it's not at all similar to life here. One factor to note, however, is that going to Cambridge or LSE will almost certainly keep you in the UK or Europe (in terms of your first i-banking job), at least for the immediate future.</p>
<p>I would choose Cambridge personally. No particular reason. ;)</p>
<p>I agree with jpps1, though: UChicago is quite different, if only because it's an American university. That means: 1) four years to degree instead of three; 2) many, many general education credits (and UChi has more than most); 3) if you're not American, it will cost you.</p>
<p>Cambridge is a whole lot cheaper than UChicago if you're from the UK, but if you were you would know that. ;) Conversely, if you're American (or non-UK), Cambridge will undoubtably be more expensive because they have scholarships for overseas/out-of-country students, not grants and whatnot (ie, it's very selective and not guaranteed). </p>
<p>If you attend Cambridge or LSE, you will not be eligible for the Rhodes or Gates or Marshall or any other of the Britain-America agreement scholarships and honors that pay for you to attend school in Britain. If you were thinking about that, consider UChi.</p>
<p>The opportunities you'll have at any of the schools are also very different. You'll have to research these well prior to making a decision, as it'll be integral.</p>
<p>The feel of the campus is also different. Cambridge, at least, is compartmentalized; UChi is 'one big happy campus,' although it is divided by dorms (and not necessarily happy).</p>
<p>I know nothing about i-banking, so I'll defer to jpps1 on that one. </p>
<p>Good luck! You have some excellent schools on your plate. :)</p>
<p>go to university of chicago... nothing like an american education... if money is an issue go to Camebridge.. don't choose LSE</p>
<p>ull get amazing job offers in chi-town... the average starting salary from Camebridge although very prestigious is quite low!... America is where u wanna be if u want the best jobs.</p>
<p>LSE might get you the best starting salary of all three, at least when converted into American dollars...but I have to admit that I'm not incredibly familiar with British schools in regards to i-banking (although several i-bank websites have "Employee Profile" sections, and many Londoners seem to have graduated from Cambridge and LSE)l.</p>
<p>Are you planning to join Chicago's investment club?</p>
<p>If it's actually an organized and serious club, then yes, I would join it.</p>
<p>Do you know what it entails though? Real cash, what kind of investments, etc...?</p>
<p>No idea. Right now, I'm busy writing my English thesis paper and I want to end my high school with a bang. I will do more research during the summer. But yea, if it is serious, I will join for sure. Perhaps I'll see you there.</p>
<p>In this thread we all play along that money means everything.</p>
<p>Because it does?</p>
<p>What could be worth more than money?</p>
<p>I said means, not is worth.</p>
<p>Nice try, though, jppsnumber. ;)</p>
<p>I wasn't trying to make a semantic joke...</p>
<p>This quote perfectly describes the way I feel:</p>
<p>"Money may not buy happiness, but poverty can't buy you anything."</p>
<p>Money isn't everything, but it is a big chunk of that everything.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the information and insight.</p>
<p>Does anyone know where I can find data on the amount or ratio of jobs in the i-banking sector between the us uk and asia?</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>Go to Uchicago. I study at a British School and had the choice of applying to British universities like Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, etc. I can tell you that no UK university, not even Cambridge can compare to any top 20 US university in terms of the undergraduate education provided and opportunities afforded later on in life.</p>
<p>I know many students in America feel that Cambridge is very prestigious and very selective, but I can tell you, from personal experience, that it is not at all selective compared to any of the Ivy League schools and others. A friend of mine, for example, was accepted into Cambridge (Trinity College), but rejected from all the schools he applied to in the US - Harvard, Princeton, Cornell and a few others. He ultimately decided to go to the University of Toronto. Another was accepted into LSE but only admitted to BU, NYU-Stern and Northwestern in the US. He got rejected from a number of Ivys and Stanford.</p>
<p>Put it this way: England sucks. America is the new boss now.</p>
<p>easy now j10dork, no need to be making strong statements like that.
I appreciate all the advice and I hope that people continue to offer their thoughts on the subject, especially if you are or know someone in a similar situation.</p>
<p>Does anyone know how american mba programs feel about uk schools, or know where that information is available?</p>
<p>hey, just stating a fact. USA dominates england. I won't even bother capitalizing england because it is basically USA's lap dog.</p>
<p>Oh my, an internet thug. I guess I should go eat some crumpets and quiver at the mere thought of what that great wit of yours will come up with next. </p>
<p>It's amazing americans arent more popular in the world.</p>
<p>Just for the record I'm not english, nor am I american (go figure). </p>
<p>And please dont let this discourage anyone else from posting on the initial topic of this thread. Cheers</p>
<p>p.s. If i dont respond quick enough, it b/c im too busy quivering. Just wait for it.</p>
<p>I am a dork and a thug because I dissed England...right.</p>