<p>I keep asking these questions around the forums, but simply to hear peoples opinions etc. </p>
<p>I was wondering what people would do given the choice between UChicago and U of M's Ross Business school, in regards to OPPORTUNITY after graduation (in work) only.</p>
<p>Now, I expect someone will want to yell at me for comparing U of C to a B-school, and tell me I need to figure out what I want out of an education and I don't deserve to go to U of C because I'm not the type of student they want, so just save me from the lecture because I'm not so naive that I would pick a school based off how many kids end up in investment banking.</p>
<p>Um, I just don't understand your question. Do you mean Michigan undergrad with Ross afterwards? I don't believe Ross is an undergrad business school. Am I mistaken?</p>
<p>Well, Ross is also an undergrad program with a BBA degree, such as Stern or Wharton. </p>
<p>But since Ross's career placement info is in a trendy PDF file available to the public, my true question is, can anyone provide accurate and descriptive information on the career prospects of UChicago grads...particularly in the fields of finance and consulting. I am not looking for someone to tell me it's "good"</p>
<p>I am also planning to visit UChicago again for 2 days and spend my time collecting information instead of touring classes and campuses, so I will take my internet info with a grain of salt, as I think we all should</p>
<p>Heh, I will for sure, but no enlightenment for other prospies on the boards? I was really wondering if anyone had any sort of expertise, it helps when someone has something to work with before they indulge in greater research so claims can be countered/defended.</p>
<p>I was hoping you had some info on this idad, as I have tremendously benefited from your posts and links, and have throughly read all the articles/speeches you have posted. I never properly thanked you, and I feel that you were actually a big part in my understanding of the school, which led to the drive behind my essays, which ultimately landed me an acceptance. I am truly in your debt for all that!</p>
<p>I checked out the alumni directory for econ majors, and I was surprised by how many brand-name firms I saw that I recognized. I actually started tallying them up, but I realized that even those numbers are skewed, because it's only for those who agree to be a part of it, and also that it doesn't reflect the career trajectory of somebody who graduated in '95, say, and is now at Fat Cat firm X but didn't start out there.</p>
<p>Numbers are what they will be, but in business it often what an individual does that counts. With a little initiative, a degree from either should put one in position for a successful career. That is, take part early and often in internships and other opportunities, and excel therein. On my most recent visit to Chicago I met a third year who, having interned last summer and who was interning this summer at a major firm, already had significant job offers (an econ/math double major). Accordingly, long term employment outcomes are probably a wash, and rest with the individual. One may want to look at the other aspects of the process being educated as well, and ask which environment is best for one's personal goals. Cases can be made for either environment.</p>