<p>let's get something str8, u don't have to be an economics major or business major to work on Wall Street, I think Slipper can attest to that. As long as you come from a reputable school, you can work on Wall Street. That is your first problem. Slipper is also the one who says to ignore department rankings. If you want to go by department rankings in Economics, Dartmouth is atrocious, which isn't, therefore, you lose this argument. P!</p>
<p>It's great that you pointed out the error in omitting Cornell (I hadn't noticed it missing from Untitled's list), but implying that NU, Chicago, and Michigan are not big Wall Street feeders shows that you don't know what you're talking about, no matter how many family members you have working in investment banking.</p>
<p>So I really wouldn't put others down for not being "qualified" to give advice.</p>
<p>Collegekid:</p>
<p>That's true too. We are all uniform in the sense that we are fundamentally novices to this whole process and can only formualte opinions based of other people. However, you were careful to note that the strength of a department is supremely influential in internships and Wall Street placement. Then, you contradict your prior thesis by citing the example of how your relative had not seen any Uchic or Umich students at a top investment firm. Uchicago has arguably the best economics program out there (dozens of nobel laureates), so shouldnt it have a substantial place on Wall Street by default? Your original thesis seems to suggest so. </p>
<p>Cornell is truly a great school and its placement was not ever in question. Your not missing out by going there either.</p>
<p>PS: I agree with collegekid on the Dartmouth issue though. Dartmouth is not accredited as a landmark institution because of its individual programs, but probably rather by its total package. Its a premier undergrad institution, but the strength of its programs misconceptually say otherwise.</p>
<p>"u don't have to be an economics major or business major to work on Wall Street"</p>
<p>you are correct....but it really, really helps if you are an ECON or BIZ major...It's often hard to get the interview if you are a chemistry major or something.....</p>
<p>not the case, my sister was a psych major, not only got offers from Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Addidas, and Goldman sachs, however, she took some econ classes along the way.</p>
<p>lol, Adidas isn't really in the same category as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. ;)</p>
<p>Psych is often overlooked as a good pre-business major, especially if you want to go into management or marketing.</p>
<p>Consulting is more likely to accept non traditional majors than banking, but plenty go into backing as non econ majors as well.</p>
<p>"she took some econ classes along the way."</p>
<p>that says ALL, basic knowledge in the field HELPS a LOT..........</p>
<p>Go to wall street and ask for young bankers (25 years old or younger)' majors, MOST will be ECON or BIZ. there'll be MBAs who majored in Linguistics for undergra, but they are more like 30 something........</p>
<p>Of course it's important to keep in mind that there are many non-academic factors that can come into play. At the branch of the investment banking firm I interned at, I worked with someone who had an MBA from Darden (UVA), and we both worked for someone with a BS in Chemistry from UT-Austin. Thing is, the chem guy had awesome interpersonal skills, which really helped since he was a retirement consultant who spent more time working with clients than analyzing stocks.</p>
<p><em>rise topic....rise!bahahaha</em> just kidding.</p>
<p>let's keep those LACs in there.
Add brown into the mix.</p>
<p>Untilted's list of Wall Street feeder schools were all universities. Here's a list of 7 well-represented LACs on the "street":</p>
<p>Amherst
Williams
Colgate
Hamilton
Lafayette
Middlebury
Trinity</p>
<p>What's wrong with WUSTL? I'm really curious as to why it's consistenly ranked low on CC. I don't want to waste my time applying there if it's not worth it.</p>
<p>it's grad placement sucks ****. Just look at Harvard Law School's profile, Wash U has like 3 kids there. A school like Duke has closed to 60, which is like 20 times the # of kids. I am sorry, that is pretty embarassing.</p>
<p>People who graduated even 5 years ago don't realize its a good school, and these are the people hiring you.</p>
<p>slipper, i am being serious, i was speaking to this kid, he was like i chose Wash U b/c i am doing pre-med and its med school is ranked #2. This kid chose it over Duke and Cornell.</p>
<p>No I am being serious too...going to WashU because it has a good "med program" is one of the worst moves you could possibly make. The quality of its med school has nothing to do with the quality of its grad placement or undergrad program. </p>
<p>Its true, the people hiring you in business don't fully realize its a top school so its not as strong there too.</p>
<p>"A school like Duke has closed to 60, which is like 20 times the # of kids [than WUSTL]. I am sorry, that is pretty embarassing."</p>
<p><em>Puts theme music on</em></p>
<p>DMC is here!</p>
<p>Collegekid, just what are you insinuating? :)</p>
<p>Edit: But in all seriousness, I always thought WUSTL prepared students well for med school. :confused:</p>
<p>I am insuating that WUSTL is the most overrrate school in the WORLD. I know so many ppl going there and they are all like oh, this school is amazing, o its ranked #11 in the country, o its med school is sooo good. I am just sick of it, b/c i know the real deal about the school.</p>
<p>Damn, i heart WUSTL supporters right now. NO one has received this kind of lashing since the 19th century.</p>
<p>WUSTL supporters??? those exist???</p>