What to Pick- Wharton, Yale, Olin (WashU)

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<p>I'm extraordinarily thrilled that I got into my top choices, but now I'm faced with a decision I'm having a lot of trouble making. I am really unsure of what college to pick. I'm deciding between: UPenn- Wharton, Yale, and Wash U St. Louis-Olin. I like each of the schools, but there isn't one that's 100% perfect for me, because i like components of each. Here are my thoughts so far, but I'd LOVE your opinions/analysis.</p>

<p>Yale- I want to go into business, and I know I can get the same jobs out of Yale as out of Wharton, but I enjoy learning about business which I can't do at Yale. But I love their housing and people, and extracurriculars, and gorgeous campus. But I don't know if I can handle 4 years of econ</p>

<p>Wharton- I'm not crazy about the campus, but it's fine. I don't love the housing after the Quad. My biggest concern is everything I have heard about how competitive Wharton is. I want to enjoy my college experience and learning- not be constantly competing with my classmates. But it IS wharton, with amazing classes, credentials, and opportunities. Oh, and the food is attrocious.</p>

<p>WashU- I know a lot of people would automatically dismiss it given my other options, but I really liked it when I visited. The people were nice, and it sounds like they have a really good program. I like how small the business school is and the potential for attention, but most about the business school I like that it is collaborative- not competitive.</p>

<p>So please please I'd love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas! Thank you!!</p>

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<p>First - congrats on your amazing acceptances. No doubt, wherever you go you will succeed.</p>

<p>What I have heard so far is that Wall Street primarily recruits out of Harvard and Wharton, with Princeton and Yale given less emphasis, though this may not be true. If I were in your spot, tbh, I would pick Yale though. I don’t like being forced to learn about finance for the next 4 years. I would like to explore more options.</p>

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