@SirEdan That is complete and utter garbage! How could anyone even believe that? “MIT” a 2nd tier school? “Columbia University” a 2nd tier school? Don’t take everything you read on the internet as true.
Successful people come from many institutions, not just “the top”, if an employer hired based on the prestige of the institution that the applicant attended, I would stray very very far from that firm, intentionally.
@Hamlin It is an established fact that a lot of Wall Street firms look for students from a few very select schools. Michael Lewis’ Liar’s Poker, though it was published nearly 30 years ago, is still quite relevant today.
I agree with the latter half of your post, but OP wants to work in finance, and a lot of the big players in the field believe that each jobhunter is defined by his/her alma mater.
They do prefer top tier schools, but exceptions are made. But Columbia &
MIT are going to be in the top tier. The OP probably will have the edge to get interviewed at his current firm if his managers are still there when he is finishing his degree. Even if he goes someplace like Syracuse.
@NotVerySmart Interesting, that’s quite ruthless but then again… it’s finance.
@SirEdan I recommend applying to a decent college that would take you using the college search from this website, and then proceed to transfer after 2(?) years. A 4.0 GPA won’t necessarily cut it once you’re in UNI so take as many extracurriculars (relevant to your major) as possible. Do yourself the favor and save your 80$+, Ivy Leagues are too much of a reach for you. I think Syracuse will be perfect for you, just study extensively for that ACT. Op, have you taken the SAT?
Surprised no one has called BS on this guy tbh. Is it because the T word has been censored? Focusing on one thread and joined very recently is usually cause for suspicion, along with a firm paying for ACT tutoring.
In the rare case that this is actually a real post, OP, please start believing what the majority has been telling you.
At this point, you have 0 chance for the Ivies, or any IB target schools. Even if by miracle, you do get accepted (maybe someone at your job does really, really, really want you to get a Harvard degree and has connections), your current academic record supports the possibility that you will have a hard time. IBs and financial firms do want a good GPA in addition to a good school. Will you be able to compete with all the Harvard graduates looking for a job in IB? This isn’t about effort. Since you said your school situation isn’t great, it is likely you haven’t had a solid foundation. You will be competing against people who have a head start, which you have to close within four to six years.
After seven pages of discussing your possibility of getting into an IB target school (where it’s been everyone vs you), perhaps you should start considering solid schools that fit you, academically, socially, financially, and with regards to your career goals. (Please also remember that many people change majors and career goals during university.)
@Woandering This post is very much real and I have no reason to lie. I have no plans what-so-ever of changing my major, regardless of the university. As for following the advice, I’ll be applying to my list of schools–excluding the Ivies–that were listed above.
Also, I would like to know why you think this post is fake!
@SirEdan, where are you applying? Syracuse and where else? I think Syracuse is a low reach for you with your current ACT, but if you could pull that up you’d have a better shot.
@dessie411 Syracuse University, University of Delaware, Drexel University, Hunter College, Pace University, and Montclair State University and my colleges.
All right. You have some more realistic colleges on your list. If you can afford to waste the money go ahead and apply to the Ivies. Good luck!
Does anyone know better schools that are some-what in my reach ?
@SirEdan I apologize. For posters who argue at length and who are first time posters are sometimes fake. The situation with your firm is also rare.
Do not go into this process with the mindset that you will never change your major. We’re still developing teens, and things do change. This has nothing to do with the university but everything to do with yourself.
What about Fordham? Donald Trump went there and then transferred to Wharton.
@Woandering I know what my firm is doing is rare. I believe they’re investing in me because I have value to add to the firm, even though I not in college yet. Majoring in finance seems the best route for me with a minor in something else ( something like English, math, or something).
@DrGoogle I had Fordham on my list but forgot to list it with the other colleges on this site.
Anyone know of good colleges with great finance department, have a student hedge fund–that allow undergrads to take part in, and has a great reputation on Wall Street?
I’m thinking of adding Carlson school of management to the list
Does anyone know if I have a chance for NYU HEOP program?
@SirEdan Depends on your financial circumstance, If you have an EFC of zero then I’d say yes. If you’re middle- upper class then you have a lower chance however, that’s just an approximation.
@SirEdan I would recommend the University of Washington, University of Pittsburgh, University of Conneticut, Texas A&M, Oregon state university, University of Connecticut, Indiana university-Bloomington, Baylor university, Michigan state university which are some good public schools. Some liberal arts colleges like St Johns college, Wheaton college, Kalamazoo college, Knox college, Muhlenberg college.
Also have you considered historically black universities such as Howard university(used to be in top 100 us news world report) and Morehouse college( One of the top feeder colleges to elite graduate schools)?
Why are you suggesting out of state public universities that likely will not give the OP any or limited need based aid?
@Hamlin My family income is extremely low (like 40k or less).
@Ali1302 I’ll take a look into those, but I want to stay in NYC if possible.
@intparent I didn’t take that into account but I still think he has a better shot out of state than in most top universities in New York.
@SirEdan I guess Clarkson university, St Johns university, Skidmore college, St Lawrence university, Adelphi university, Bard college(70% admit rate ED), City college of New York universities(Hunter college, Pace university if you want to stay in NY.