How Good is UT-Austin for recruiting?

<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I've recently got into UT, and although I know it has a decent reputation, I was wondering what schools it's comprable to in terms of recruiting for ibanking and consulting? </p>

<p>Also, I think this will matter a lot, I think I might major in economics (right now I'm listed as a bio major, but I'm thinking that I'll probably drop it quickly) because I've really gotten into it, and because I've also think I might go into corporate law (I know I'm quite confused as to what I want to do, but I seriously am narrowing it down). So specifically, is UT still OK if I just major in econ?</p>

<p>My cousin is in his mid 30s and is a VP for a Fortune 500 company with an econ degree from Texas (and a GPA low enough that he couldn't get into McCombs).</p>

<p>As for you, you need to pick a major and stick with it. Otherwise, you will never get out of school.</p>

<p>For opportunities in Texas i think it is second to none, but as you know consulting and ibanking are more limited in Texas, however mcKinsey and the like do recruit there. The brother of someone i know went to mcCombs BHP and is a consultant at Delloite, making 250K a year and I think he is in his twenties, but ultimately it will be up to you, the person is more important than the school.</p>

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the person is more important than the school.

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<p>yeah thankfully I'm starting to realize this. I'm sure though that going to a really good school would be great, which is why I'm asking.</p>

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As for you, you need to pick a major and stick with it. Otherwise, you will never get out of school.

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<p>well said. Hopefully I'll figure this out in college for my own sanity's sake.</p>

<p>I read somewhere, possibly princetonreview.com, that UT is ranked #1 for career placement.</p>

<p>any more opinions?</p>

<p>I go to UT and recruiting is not as bad as people might think it is. I know personally 10-15 juniors who got summer internships this summer for GS, MS, Lehman, Lazard, JPM, Citi, and even Blackstone. A lot were in NY too.</p>

<p>However, I do have to warn you that if you're not in BHP, you're going to have a hard time getting interviews for these positions. Every time I look at the interview list for IBD, it's always BHP/Finance major. </p>

<p>However, if you can get in BHP (if not freshman as a sophomore), you should be in great shape getting opportunities for these types of positions.</p>

<p>how do u get in BHP</p>

<p>you apply with your freshman application, or you can transfer in after your freshman year.</p>

<p>whats the general requirements of acceptance
gpa, etc wise</p>