UPenn Wharton vs Cornell AEM vs UMich Ross

College Search & Selection
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<p>Really having big difficulty deciding between these 3 stellar programs! I am definitely applying to Michigan, but it only has EA which leaves me with the choice of Wharton or AEM for early decision; however, I do have some questions/concerns that would be great to have cleared up. Please answer any you can! </p>

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<li><p>Is Cornell AEM more prestigious than UMich Ross? </p></li>
<li><p>Cornell AEM and UPenn Wharton have basically the same severe acceptance rate...does this mean they are equally difficult to get accepted to? </p></li>
<li><p>Is applying ED more advantageous at Cornell AEM or UPenn Wharton?</p></li>
<li><p>How difficult is each undergrad business programs once you're there? Rank easiest to hardest work (if you can). </p></li>
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<p>I realize most people will only be fully knowledgeable about one of these schools, so please just shed any knowledge you have on any school you can. Much appreciated! Thanks :)</p>

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<li><p>Cornell AEM > Michigan Ross for the financial field.</p></li>
<li><p>Wharton is significantly more difficult to get it. Wharton is on top of the list for finance/banking and is pretty much as good as you can get.</p></li>
<li><p>You’ll have to make that decision.</p></li>
<li><p>Lower ranked schools typically have students of lower caliber, easier competition for you. Just look at US News ranking.</p></li>
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<p>IMO (and people may disagree) Wharton is the top undergraduate business school in the country. It is also the hardest to get into by a good margin. Cornell is a fine school as well --I’d put it above Ross but it doesn’t have the international reputation of Wharton. The biggest issue with Ross is that they do not accept many people directly into the b-school – most students have to apply to Ross after their freshman year so there is always the risk of not getting in (and I know 2 good students who didn’t get into Ross – one transferred to a business program at another college and one stayed at UM and changed majors).</p>

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<p>There is Wharton (and MIT-Sloan?) and then everyone else.</p>

<p>Thus, Wharton is a (much?) harder admit than Cornell, i.e., ED would have a better chance at Cornell.</p>

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<p>Wharton> AEM > Ross </p>

<p>for east coast ibank/consulting recruiting</p>

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<p>I would put AEM > Ross, but UM as a better-connected school overall. Honestly, even though you’d be an easier admit at Cornell ED, I would go for Wharton. It’s very competitive (obviously) but ED is advantages when applying to Penn.</p>