<p>I went to Yale and Harvard B-School. I’ve worked in i-banking, mngmt consulting, private equity and VC. </p>
<p>I truly, truly feel very bad for those who are trying at age 17 to optimize the odds of going to Wall St. or consulting. The simple reason is that THOSE JOBS SUCK. </p>
<p>There’s a reason why those firms come to campus–the turnover is incredibly high. And, as someone who has recruited for many “top tier” firms, there’s no bias for Yale over Harvard, or for Harvard over Yale. It doesn’t even register. We were simply looking for people who were smart, personable and would be wiling to work 90+ hrs a week, every week, in exchange for a recommendation letter for business school. That’s it. I know plenty of Harvard College grads who were not suited for that role. Similarly, Yale College students.</p>
<p>It’s not about the college. It’s about YOU.</p>
<p>So, take a deep breath and step back. Get an education and choose a college at which you feel “at home” and thrive. Honestly, everything else will fall into place.</p>