Is there a (direct, common, travelled) path from Cornell to investment banking?

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<p>I am a junior in high school at Philips, ultimately wanting to go into investment banking.<br>
Applying to all ivies, nyu stern, uchicago, northwestern.
Hopefully i will get into the ivies, but brown and cornell seem a bit second tier for i banking. I know Cornell>Brown but is there still a strong chance of getting into ib from cornell?
And also, on a less important note, how does cornell compare to nyu stern, uchicago, northwestern ?</p>

<p>Also, what is the best cornell school to apply to for ib? hotel school? cas? cals?</p>

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<p>AEM, ECON, MATH, ORIE, ILR, and Hotel Administration are probably the most common majors. I personally would go Econ/math double majors, but it hardly matters. Also, the only schools Brown and Cornell are actually second tier to for ibanking are HYPSM+Wharton. The rest are comparable.</p>

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<p>So going to to cornell econ, math, whatever, would there be a sure chance of getting an ib job?</p>

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<p>We are definitely second-tier. No way you will ever get into banking from here. I would go to a school like Tufts or Boston College if I were you.</p>

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<p>Says the Asian wannabe investment banker majoring in econ and govt…</p>

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<p>Why is it relevant that I’m Asian?</p>

<p>A school like Tufts, BC, or even Arizona State for that matter will place you far better in IB than second-tier schools like Cornell and Brown.</p>

<p>Though if you really insist on applying to Cornell, I would apply to CALS for something like communications or soil science.</p>

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<p>Backet buldge banks are becoming increasingly interested in unique students who have embraced the new opportunities provided by technology, such as education. Although not a “target,” a fair number of creative majors like English or Communication from schools like University of Phoenix and Devry break into ib every year. GS and JPM do indeed regularly recruit from these institutions.</p>

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<p>I can personally tell you Cornell does quite well for IB because of our fairly strong alumni base at bb’s. </p>

<p>There were quite a few kids from Exeter at my super days, which wasn’t very surprising, so I’m sure you can reach out to alumni from your school.</p>

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<p>Absolutely not. The competition is fierce enough just to get an interview, the fact that you’re at Cornell gives you a chance but no sort of guarantee.</p>

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<p>None of this matters if you’re the right candidate; I think that’s the most important thing I learned after spending the last 5-6 months going through the process. </p>

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Sorry for double posting, but I haven’t posted in a while, so it’s all good.</p>

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<p>Im fairly sure i wont be majoring in soil science, thanks saugus. another thing that my advisors tell me is that nyu stern holds a recruiting advantage on some (even more prestigious) schools due to its proximity and connections to wall street.<br>
Noting this, Cornell vs Nyu Stern?</p>

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<p>WongTongTong Did you get a job?</p>

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<p>Saugus, I think you need to make your sarcasm a bit more obvious than that for mathstar to notice.</p>

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Why would you say that? When my kid was interviewing, she went to many alumni sponsored IB events in NYC over her winter break. I don’t think there are many schools sponsor such events. Where my kid works, there are a lot of Cornell alumni, and they are very supportive of her and other Cornell interns/analysts. At super days (she went to 2 off campus), there were just as many Cornell students as HYPM (not so many S). A lot of my kid’s friends from Cornell are working at IBs. FYI - Brown students do very well at GS.</p>

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<p>You’re missing the point…</p>

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<p>Are we still talking about IB here, or another division? </p>

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<p>I’m still a junior; if by job you mean internship then yes.</p>

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<p>How am i missing the point? you are saying that comparing college a to college b is invalid because
“None of this matters if you’re the right candidate”
Going with this argument, why is it that the entrance rate into ib is higher for say, harvard, than it is for a state school? I understand that being the right candidate matters immensely, however, so does the school that you attend.
If you have two students of seemingly equal caliber, one attending a higher ranked, more prestigious, better econ program,etc. school than the other, which one would you choose? You would choose the student at the better school.</p>

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<p>hellis: why are you arguing? </p>

<p>In your hypothetical of two equal students, the one who gets the offer will be the one most liked – would I like to work late nights and then go hang out with her or is she a dud? Will I be able to get thru crazy assignments and will this guy have a good sense of humor to pull us all through – or will he clam up and act like a prima donna?</p>

<p>In your “two equal candidates” scenario, these intangibles will hold remarkable sway – much more than the school. People will be spending 50-60 hours/week alongside this person. Cornell, Penn State, Ross, Kellogg, Tisch — doesn’t matter as much as: Can I see myself enjoying a round of drinks after work with this guy/gal? Note the recent article about the “larcrosse mafia”</p>

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<p>Well, since you clearly know more than us, okay.</p>

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<p>Well, you answered your own question. No need for our input, I guess. Definitely steer clear of this second-tier school and other second-tiers like Brown, Northwestern, and Chicago. They will ruin your life.</p>

<p>And NYU Stern>Cornell by far. Much more prestigious. Even NYU CAS and NYU Online are more prestigious.</p>

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<p>Im just saying, i would think that a student at a better school would get the upper hand. As i said, Maybe I am wrong, thats why i am asking for the opinion of others.</p>