<p>I'm considering Rice for undergrad next year, and am very interested in having a career in business after graduation. I realize that Rice isn't extremely well-known in the Northeast, so what can I do to make myself more appealing to I-banks?</p>
<p>bump, I'm in the same situation, uhh UC Davis isn't really known that well either.</p>
<p>Any help out there for us?</p>
<p>Well if you didn't go to Rice where else would you go?</p>
<p>Cornell or U. of Chicago.</p>
<p>I think U. of Chicago would def be the better choice. You should look into and see what career services at Rice are like, because I know UT's are extremely strong and if you're applying for jobs in Texas they're probably who your competition would be.</p>
<p>You just gotta go where you feel the most comfortable and where you feel you would fit in the best. If you are going to pick a school simply because of it's reputation, you are making a bad decision. I passed up two way more selective schools (not on the level of Rice or anything like that) for the University of Arizona because I felt that U of A was the best place for me. Ignore the rankings, ignore reputation, that way, you will make the best decision. College is what you make of it.</p>
<p>When it comes to I-Banking prestige is king. As long as you go to a college that is a target school then you stand a chance of landing an investment banking job. I know for a fact that I-Banks recruit out of UChicago and Cornell so those would be wise choices. I'm not too sure about Rice though, you'd have to check the recruiting calendars on GS, MS, ML, etc. For what it's worth, I would personally pick UChicago though. However, if you find that IBanks recruit at Rice then go there if you really want to.</p>
<p>Rice is the Ivy of the south. I visited it last year and loved it. Too bad I would never have a chance of getting in :(</p>
<p>Rice is a great school. If you do well at Rice, you have a great future ahead of you. However, Rice is not quite as remarkable as Cornell or Chicago. Is there a reason in particular that you are leaning toward Rice? Are they giving you a much better deal? Did you visit the three campuses and locales well and realize that Rice was far and away the best fit? Or are you just going for the better weather or because you want to stay close to home?</p>
<p>If you go Rice, your life will be a waste, you'll never find a date, and nobody will like you. Oh, and you'll be poor and wanting your whole life.</p>
<p>Guys, if you like a school that much, go to it! You'll thank yourself later. Besides, grad school is the great equalizer. ;-)</p>
<p>It's hard to explain, Alexandre. I live in MA, and Texas has a strange, alluring quality, and although I hate to admit it, the warm weather is definitely a temptation. However, I have a sister who is graduating from Chicago this year, so I feel comfortable with that school and think I would fit in there as well. After I go to Owl Days and then to Chicago the following weekend, I hope I will arrive at a final decision.</p>
<p>If you are set on going into i-banking then Rice is not a good choice, given your options.</p>
<p>I must agree with Penn. Rice will still open doors, but Chicago and Cornell are much bigger IBanking hunting grounds...in part thanks to their Business and Econ programs...in part thanks to their location.</p>
<p>A successful i banker never worries about quality of life issues such as weather or what they'd truly prefer. Should you be among the chosen, you will go where the bank sends you when they send you. Expect stints in cold, rainy London and super hot Bangkok (glad you like heat!). This will involve up and moving your family on a couple weeks notice. So decide now if you're serious and want to make many sacrifices starting now.</p>