NYU, Cornell, or Columbia for upper-end Wall Street Jobs?

Career Opportunities & Internships
1

<p>In terms of opportunities for iBanking jobs, trading positions, etc., which has the best—I use this word loosely—for recruitment?</p>

<p>In addition, what effect would choosing a concentration (not a major!) in or minoring in a language have on future opportunities in such areas?</p>

2

<p>To me, the answer is obviously Columbia. I went to Cornell, albeit 30 years ago. I didn’t see much of a Wall Street presence. </p>

<p>Further, if you go to a tip top school like HYPSC, I think you can major in a non business subject and still get a good Wall Street job.</p>

<p>To me, Columbia would even better than Yale, because of its location in New York City, with internship possibilities, etc.</p>

3

<p>What would one major in to get with investment banking if finance isn’t offered at a school?
Is it possible to do this without an Ivy League degree?</p>

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4

<p>Econ. Math. Comp Sci. Stats are popular. But usually at a top tier school, if you keep a 3.5+ you’ll be fine.</p>

5

<p>You can get an upper-level finance job at any of those schools, but Columbia would probably position you the best. They have a stellar track record - NYU and Cornell are not far behind though!</p>

6

<p>Most of top tier firms recruit on campus at Cornell. Columbia has the advantage of being in NYC, but Cornell has the advantage of large alumni network. D1 did all of her interviewing on campus, received multiple offers. </p>

<p>I think many graduates of ILR get hired into HR. I know at my firm, there are quite a few people in HR who graduated from Cornell. I think because of that, they also tend to recruit at Cornell.</p>