Notre Dame or Wash U?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I have been accepted to both Notre Dame and Washington University to do a dual degree program in both finance and mechanical engineering. These were the programs I was accepted to:</p>

<p>Washington University - BS in Finance (Olin) & BS in Mech E
Notre Dame - BS in Finance (Mendoza) & BS in Mech E</p>

<p>I want to go into investment banking and possibly work in Mergers & Acquisitions for Engineering companies. I would also like to continue on to get an MBA from Wharton somewhere down the line. I was just wondering if anybody has any input that could help me make my decision for the best possible opportunities for internships in the "bulge bracket" as well as careers in the same? Thanks!</p>

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<p>go to WashU</p>

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<p>why do you say WashU over ND? is there a specific reason?</p>

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<p>How did you already get into Notre Dame?! They aren't sending EA decisions until about the 12/15.</p>

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<p>Notre Dame, I'm Catholic, so that's where I would go. Both the business schools are about the same, but Mendoza seems to get filled up quick.</p>

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<p>Notre Dame, I am not Catholic but very good school, more recognition than Wash U internationally as well</p>

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<p>I have no clue about the schools or the education offered, but I would assume the business alumni base, or simply the base of folks with fond feelings for ND would be much, much larger. (Out here, if you said Washington U., they'd think UW - which is not necessarily a bad thing - but if you corrected them and said Wash U in St. Louis, they might think George or Mary Washington or something.)</p>

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<p>First of all, if you are Catholic I would say definitely Notre Dame. WashU is very Jewish. Also - would you rather live in the middle of nowhere or in St. Louis? Notre Dame, on the other hand, has the school spirit that WashU severely lacks.</p>

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<p>Notre Dame - you want a good football team don't you?</p>

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<p>Thats a tough choice. I think you need to visit and see where you feel at home</p>

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<p>I really dont care about a good football team or religious preference...the only thing that I really care about is the quality of education to set me up for getting hired by the top investment banking firms as well as getting accepted for a Wharton MBA down the road. Which school will provide that?</p>

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<p>Both are not feeders to top investment banking firms. They are not in the same league as Chicago, Northwestern, Michigan in the Midwest or Harvard, UPenn, Stern in the East. They are both good schools but don't provide the magic to guarantee anything. You just need to do very well in either one and see your luck. As far as Wharton goes, most Wharton MBA admits have like 4-5 years of experience. Your chance to Wharton is more a function of your work experience, recommendation from employers/supervisors, GMAT score, and essays. So pick the one that you think you will be happier to spend 4 years in.</p>

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<p>I agree with the above poster. I don't think there is much of a difference in terms of reputation or academic quality, and it shouldn't be easier to get an i-banking job from one rather than the other. Pick the one where you feel more comfortable.</p>

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<p>I live in St. Louis and if you're considering city-life and things like that, WashU is pretty sweet. The campus is nice and stl isn't bad.</p>