<p>I am a senior in high school and I feel as though I would like to pursue a career in I-Banking. However, I have a question about which school I should attend. I have already been accepted to University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and I am going to apply for the honors college there for LSA and then hopefully gain a spot at Ross if I decide to attend. I am also applying to UChicago, and if I am admitted there I would plan to be an economics major. Considering that UChicago has the best undergrad econ program in the country, which school should I attend if I'm interested in I-Banking?</p>
<p>Oh, and what about top LACs with great econ programs as well? I'm specifically applying to Bowdoin and Carleton for sure. Do I-Banks recruit from places like this and/or are these top LACs respected enough by I-Banks for students to get an offer once they graduate? </p>
<p>Aby advice on this matter would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I know nothing about the LACs so I won't pretend that I do.</p>
<p>However, I was admitted to Ross and ended up turning it down and transferred to the University of Chicago.</p>
<p>I would say go with your best fit, because honestly that's what it comes down too.</p>
<p>If you LIKE econ, then I would argue that U of C is one of the greatest places in the world to get a degree in Econ (and yes, even as an undergrad). However, we do have a program called CCIB (Chicago Careers in Business) where you go to weekly workshops and also take classes at the GSB with MBA students....it's pretty solid.</p>
<p>If you like business classes, then go to Ross. Also, public school vs private school...they have different atmospheres, Ann Arbor vs Chicago...there are A LOT of differences between these schools....but UChicago is not a place where people don't have fun thats full of nerds in case you were worried about that.</p>
<p>Also, I know Ross has their employment profile online so you can get their numbers. For U of C, JPMorgan took 35 or something last year, and Goldman takes 10+? I'm not sure, but there are about 10 kids each year who intern at Goldman, so that's what I'm basing it off.</p>
<p>But. at the end of the day, getting that job from either of these schools depends more on you than the school, so again, go for fit, you'll do better that way.</p>
<p>Don't base you're college life on something that's so hard to get like anIB position. First and foremost find something you really love (even if its like art history) at the best college for you, then after that you can still apply to be an IB and if you're fit for the job you'll get it, if not you'll just go on with life doing something you enjoy anyways....</p>
<p>Regarding LACs, yes, Bowdoin and Carleton are both well known enough to send kids straight to i-banking firms (I know at least a few kids from Carleton do this every year). Probably doesn't open the door as much as HYP, but the opportunity is definitely available.</p>