<p>Hello,
I was wondering how being in the Honors Program changes your experience/education at McCombs.
I'm an OOS applicant and was accepted into McCombs, but wasn't aware that there was an honors program so I was not able to apply.
I know that UT Austin has a good business program, but is it only good because of those in BHP? Is there a significant difference between the two? Are people in the normal program considered "second-rate" (sorry if that's a coarse way to put it) and are they less desirable for internships?
Also, how difficult is it to get into the program if you apply later?
I have always taken the most challenging courses available to me and I'm a bit apprehensive about introducing myself to an atmosphere where that option isn't available anymore (especially since Texas is a completely different atmosphere and the tuition is higher)
(I'm currently debating between UCSD econ and McCombs.)
If you have any answers, please post them
Thanks!</p>
<p>Not being in BHP won’t prevent you from getting the job you want (unless that job is at Bain but that’s a different story). I’m a BHP student that went through the rigamarole of recruiting for investment banking (which is pretty much the most competitive job market there is) and the smart McCombs/Finance kids did just as well as the BHP kids in recruiting. I personally know non-BHP students that got offers at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan within the past year.</p>
<p>The reason BHP students do so well in recruiting isn’t because BHP somehow made them into brilliant businesspeople. The type of students that get into BHP would be the type to succeed whether or not they’re in the program. I’m not saying BHP isn’t a great program (it most certainly is), but it being in it won’t guarantee that you get a good job, and not being in it won’t preclude you from that either. Most employers don’t even notice if a student is in BHP or not and certainly won’t disqualify otherwise talented candidates because of it. </p>
<p>What I’m trying to say is, even if you don’t get into BHP, if you work hard, network well and get involved, no employer will select a less qualified BHP student over you. BHP students make up the vast majority of UT students that get banking and consulting jobs, but that’s because they’re the best candidates in the school, not because employers are looking specifically for BHP students. </p>
<p>TXBanking, dude get over yourself and BHP. BHP does not comprise the best candidates in the school. Yeah sure, they’re good at IB, but then again, anyone can make powerpoints all day by cutting and pasting from a 10k. Are you a 1st yr or something?</p>
<p>OP, if you’re a standout candidate, employers don’t care what your major is, except some IB kids…</p>