NYU Stern vs UMich Ross

<p>I was fortunate enough to be admitted to both these schools now I just have to make a choice between these two. Although this comparison has been done in the past, I was wondering if any new, current/relevant information has emerged? So my main question is, which school will provide better job opportunities in the ibanking field? Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>In IBanking - especially if you want to be in NYC, go with Stern. Ross is great and definitely an IB feeder, but Stern is a very strong semi-target for BB IB in NYC. </p>

<p>Beyond that, both are great schools and it’s really a fit call above all else. Where you feel you will fit in and get along with people, network, etc will play a role in where you end up post u grad. </p>

<p>PM me if you have other questions.</p>

<p>IBanker</p>

<p>I know a good amount of people studying at both Ross and Stern and so have heard a good amount regarding the time at both - and to be honest it depends what kind of lifestyle you want.</p>

<p>Name-wise, both are similar although Stern is less well-known beyond the East Coast and Ross varies generally. Both are recruited heavily of course. </p>

<p>Ross will be a generally normal college experience with good recruiting for summer internships and whatnot. Don’t be expecting to do any real internships of worth during the school year though unless you take a semester off, and most of your networking will be with other students, alumni either remotely or through trips or with the people who come to campus. Typical college stuff: party hard, study hard, have fun, network, do well in all and get good internships and jobs. It’s a lot more laid-back.</p>

<p>Stern requires far more individual planning and work, and overall is a much busier and a more focused time - it’s not really a college experience like Ross but rather just a series of steps to get your desired job. At Stern you will be expected to be interning for much of the academic year, but nonetheless because it’s such a focused school and large program with its location the raw opportunities for non-academic things such as networking, etc during the school year will be much greater, although the competition will be greater too. Stern places you in the middle of the real world rather than a real college experience and so you will have to be mature, independent and have the willpower to go and get what you want.</p>

<p>Some people like the Stern lifestyle, some people like the Ross lifestyle. It’s your choice - which one do you think you can excel more in and want to live?</p>