<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I’m currently a freshman at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I’m really interested in investment banking, and know how much politics goes into where you go to school (target vs. semi-target, etc.) when it comes to getting interviews internships, interviews, offers, and so on.</p>
<p>I’m applying to the Ross School of Business at the end of this year. If I get in, then I’ll earn the BBA degree through them. They have solid placement in IB from what I hear. </p>
<p>If I don’t get into Ross, I’ll be in Michigan’s LSA school, and I’ll probably end up pursuing an Econ degree, which I really don’t want to do.</p>
<p>My plan is to apply to transfer to other schools, Cornell being one of them, at the same time I apply for admission to the Ross program. Hopefully if I don’t manage to get into Ross, I’ll have at least gotten admitted into another semi-target/target program somewhere else.</p>
<p>I’m particularly drawn to Cornell because of it’s atmosphere. Even though it’s not in a city like Ann Arbor, the feeling on campus/throughout the town is very similar to that of Michigan, so that’s not an issue.</p>
<p>After researching the different schools (and seeing that the AEM program’s admit rate is VERY low), I was intrigued by the School of Hotel Administration. It seems like it would be such a fun degree to earn. I’ve had some experience in the restaurant industry in the past, and while I want to pursue a career in finance, it seems like Cornell vouches for Hotelies’ success in realms outside of hospitality. </p>
<p>My real question is…
If I was to be denied from Ross but accepted into Cornell’s Hotel program, would it make more sense from an IB standpoint to study Hotel Administration at Cornell rather than Econ at Michigan?</p>
<p>Sorry for the length of this, I just wanted to cover all bases. I’d appreciate any insight. Thanks!</p>