<p>I want a career in finance (particularly investment banking) and was wondering how important undergrad is? Does it matter where you complete your undergraduate education as long as you are able to get your mba from one of the top tier schools in the US? I live in Alabama and come from a family with, less than mediocre, financial stability. I've been offered full tuition scholarships at different places such as Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Tennessee, none of which are known for their business programs. I'm sure that I can get into some of the top schools (33 ACT, National Achievement semifinalist-finalist status pending, valedictorian) but my parents cant bear the financial burden of paying for a college education at schools like Harvard, Princeton, NYU, Carnegie Mellon, so... my question is, am i sacrificing my investment banking career by choosing to go to some of the lower-end schools like the University of Alabama?</p>
<p>Look into Indiana.</p>
<p>Short answer: Yes you are. If you go to UAlabama, it will be 100 times harder to get into IB then it will be VS getting into IB after Harvard.</p>
<p>Thx for the posts but i have a follow-up question...What if I am able to go to Harvard for MBA, does my attending the University of Alabama for undergrad mess up my chances for an ibanking career</p>
<p>You need work experience before you go to top MBA. Most Ibankers who get Ibank jobs after M.B.A. had good jobs after undergrad.</p>
<p>Does anyone know of any southern schools that are recruited by ibanks</p>
<p>Emory University</p>
<p>IU BABY! How 'bout them Hoosiers?</p>