I got into both business schools and I have no idea what to choose. Northeastern is a better fit but Kelley definitely has the better finance program. This is the hardest decision I ever had to make. If I go to Northeastern, I really need to do my first co-op at an investment firm on Wall Street to really make it, or else it would’ve just been a waste. If I go to Kelley, I know I’m going to find a decent job no matter what happens. And If I go to Kelley, I’m definitely going to apply to Stern again and see if I could get in. Along with Stern, I’m going to apply to Columbia and Cornell. I know if I go to Kelley, I’m going to have a way better chance of getting into those schools than I would if I went to Northeastern. However, if I don’t make it to these programs, I don’t know if I’ll be alright with staying at indiana for another 3 years. So right now, I really have no idea and I was hoping if someone can give me some input on my situation.
You seem to “know” a lot of things that aren’t true. If you are planning on attempting to transfer anyway go to IU which I assume would be cheaper.
Congrats on your fantastic options. Wow. These spots are highly coveted by thousands and thousands of other students, who didn’t make it in. They’ll be really happy to take your spot. Lol.
So you’re simply asking what school to “choose for a year” as you start the transfer process immediately.
FYI your transfer options are identical coming from either school imho.
Answer is easy. Whichever is cheaper. Period.
Also I am not sure where your info is coming from but it is so wrong, I can’t even begin to go over it all.
Kelley has one of the best IB workshop and forums anywhere for it students. It’s a great great school.
NEU is powerful brand and resource for almost all the other millions of career options in life.
Good luck. And I wish you all the best!
@TomSrOfBoston Can you please tell me what isn’t true? Coz you just stating that is literally no help
@privatebanker If I go to Northeastern, I don’t think I’ll apply for a transfer because my chances of getting in wouldn’t be so good because Northeastern’s business school isn’t ranked very high. That’s why I have no idea which school to pick. The school with the higher rank or better fit? Coz I know that when it comes to business schools, ranking matters for employers, or at least that’s what I’ve been told by several people who work on Wall Street
Would you still have to study abroad your first semester at Northeastern? Is that a deal-killer for you or are you OK with it?
That’s one of things Tom Sr is most likely trying to point out as inaccurate.
And I did as well.
Applying from either school will have zero impact on your transfer opportunities.
The fact that you’re applying from such highly rated schools may hurt actually.
Transfers to other elites are rarely for allowed for simply “prestige hopping” reasons. They want specific reasons. What you don’t have access to and moving up in some mythical ranking isn’t a good reason for them.
They want to see other stories. Because they know when you arrive it will be nearly the same experience as the school your leaving. And you will be disappointed.
But if you really really want to get into stern. Take a gap year and work a job and spend your days studying for one last act or sat to try and knock it out of the park.
Or even better and I really really man this —is to attend community college. Do extremely well. Save the money and then re apply next year. Schools prefer to give slots as transfers to cc students. They understand why someone would need and want to transfer. Unlike coming from IU it NEU and they might be wondering why?
@GnocchiB At first I didn’t want to do it, but now I don’t mind studying abroad
@privatebanker I’m definitely going to have a decent reason as to why I’m going to apply as a transfer. For community college and gap years, my family will definitely not be on board with that, which is why I’m trying to look at different options. But, if I go to Northeastern and don’t make it to these schools, I wouldn’t mind it. If I go to Indiana, I don’t know if I’ll be alright not making it as a transfer, but I know my future will be good coz Kelley is an amazing school
I just think going into a school with one eye on the door before day one, is a recipe for disaster.
But it’s your time and your money.
FYI the top two schools for Fortune 100 CEOs - the people the investment bankers fawn over and trip over themselves to impress - went to Texas Tech and Michigan State.
Like so many young students, you don’t understand that it’s grit and taking advantage of opportunity that’s right there in front of you that leads to success. Not whether you went IU Stern or NEU. That’s kid stuff.
@privatebanker I’m not that desperate to leave NEU or IU, like I’ll be fine if I don’t get in as a transfer, but I just want to give it another go and see what happens. However, I feel like I would be somewhat eager to leave IU since it’s kind of far and my mother’s health isn’t very stable. But honestly, thank you so much for the last sentence. I’ve just been hearing the exact opposite from the past week because I come from a strong academic background. Several aunts and uncles went to IIT, UC Berkeley, UPENN, etc, so they’re kind of stressing me out on the situation. If you were in my situation, would you choose the better program or the better fit?
Well. Many people obviously love you and want what is best for you. And you usually only know what you know, right?
So big name brands that have been around a long time seep their way into the public consciousness.
Direct admit to Kelley is such a wonderful and difficult oos admissions ticket. Unfortunately it’s more of a recent mover and shaker. It’s a really impressive school and has become a real feeder to the boutique and regional ibs. If you’re a star there you can go places. And it’s probably not a well known commodity in India yet. It will get there or you will show them yourself. Someone has to start the trend. Might as be you.
If you don’t want to go to IU. Then NEU.in is great alternative. It will be an awesome experience. And the friends you make there will follow you all four years. And to transfer after making these bonds will be harder than you think.
Btw. Ib sounds so glamorous. I’m telling you it is lucrative but when you divide by the hour it’s minimum wage. It can lead to great things but it’s hard grunt work and exciting is a no.
There are so many exciting tech and start ups happening. Especially in Boston. Keep your mind open to other paths and opportunities.
But I digress. I stick to my original advice. For finance and ib go to Kelley. And give it your all. Don’t transfer. Join the ib club, connect culturally with other Indian students, make friends, go to a football game and make a difference. Big things can happen. But while your filling out applications and stressing over admissions again other students are going to pass you by.
Don’t let it happen. You sound like an awesome kid.
This isn’t true.
@privatebanker So I’m going to major in finance but not to pursue a career in ib. After not seeing 4 of my cousins for 3 straight years who are investment bankers, I definitely know that I don’t want that. I’m going to try to pursue a career as a financial analyst so I also need to major or minor in comp sci as well. Should I go to Kelley even though it might not be a good fit? Coz I mean they have an incredible program so I’m just so conflicted
Finance at NEU is fantastic too. You can be an analyst or move to start up or corporate America. The NU.in program seems really fun to me. And will push you outside of your comfort zone.
Considering your goals. I would suggest NEU, the co op opportunities and Boston’s unparalleled access to the mutual fund industry, private equity, institutional endowment and tech is a great place for you to build a network.
And it’s Boston after the fall semester. It’s a wonderful place to go to school. And a large Indian student community around town if that matters to you.
@privatebanker I don’t really care about the number of Indian students in specific. It’s just important for me to be around a diverse community because I go to a predominantly white high school. Thank you so much for all of your help!