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Stern is more finance focused (private equity, I bank)... and yes more non-MBB as someone previously mentioned. However, I know some people from Stern who have had McKinsey interviews and actually got offers from BCG. (Source: Personal experience since I went to Stern) 😏
Investment Banking, PE, or potentially even LEK/MBB (and target PE later)?
Yes, Stern is a Top 10/12 every year. You'll be just fine if you can get in.
Stern does v v v well with ibank but consulting is more limited to non MBB as it doesn't have the same cachet as the m7. But if finance and quant financial modeling skills are what you want, you are in the right place.
Focus on crafting your story and getting solid GMAT results. I went to undergrad outside of US (and was not a well known school), haven't worked at MBB and I got into HBS and Wharton. Anything can happen, hope I will still be able to get a solid summer placement.
Stern is an MBB target school. Just look at the employment reports, they each (MBB) hire 7-10 people each year.
Not saying ppl don't get mbb. But Deloitte and pwc sweep up 20+ easy every year and in comparison just a handful go to mbb. Having done final rounds at mbb myself i think it's just a matter of elite tiering. Most partners are hbs Wharton etc. just the way it is and the name of the game in strategy consulting.
Sure. I wouldn't highlight the (+1 strategy) again, makes you sound silly
Yes, just focus on getting into the highest ranked b-school and the doors will open.
Also, I used the word 'lateral' incorrectly. I meant to say make an entire career shift...
As I said, the higher ranked school you get into, the more opportunities that open up. One you are in, it's all about how you network and position yourself. You will need to ace the finance classes for banking and I've seen folks with no prior finance background do so successfully. Just needs some planning and smart work once you have an admit. Also, your career preferences may change once you are in bschool and interact with folks who have pursued / are pursuing other career paths.
Thanks D1, applying in round 1, GMAT is well above their average, closer to 80th percentile for their acceptance rates so let's see what happens.
S&1, I'm 100% sure finance is the path I want to take so I'd definitely want a more quant focused program. Do you know why Stern is a non-target for MBB? (Just curious)
And don't expect to do PE post MBA even after a career switch with your background
KPMG1, fair enough. It was a Deloitte S&O project, fairly short, but got to work on the M&A technology integration strategy. This is when I was able to work along side the S&O's M&A team and a few bankers supporting the deal. This sparked my interest and this is why I'm trying to make the switch
A1, my only concern is non-target undergrad + non-finance experience might put me at a severe disadvantage competing for those summer internships. My only other option is to aim a bit higher like UVA Darden or perhaps Columbia (doubt I'll get in). Thinking I might need a stronger brand name to balance out the non-target non-finance resume
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Thanks everyone. So to switch to IB/Finance, i should be in a good position from Stern?
K1, even if I spend a couple years in IB post MBA? I'm fluent in Persian and Arabic and would be looking at funds in UAE and Kuwait as well. If Iran opens up to European capital markets, I could also see myself targeting a fund in Europe