SMU COX vs IU Kelly:?Transfer undergrad
I want to work IB in NYC.
I am a transfer student and considering between IU Kelly and SMU Cox.
Which should I choose?
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Kelley if you can get in the IB workshop. If not, you’re going to have stuff uphill battle. Cox if you can get into the ALTs program. SMU COX is a direct target for Houston offices as well as Dallas. Outside of Texas, SMU is a semi-target that’s slowly becoming a name. Good prescience on Wall Street. Cox has done great over the last 5 years-Centerview, Moelis, Lazard, Guggenheim, PJT, Goldman, JP, Citi(NY)and most if not all Dallas and Houston offices.
I'd look into the transfer acceptance rate for IBW. Pretty sure it's a very long shot. if you can get into IBW that would be the clear choice but transfers have a real uphill battle for IBW I'm pretty sure
SMU would be a direct pipeline to Houston but tougher for NY. Are these your only two options?
I am still waiting for Yale, BU, UCLA and UVA. But, so far, these 2 only.
I still got a chance to work for BB and EB in NYC if go for IU Kelly right ?
Without IBW it'll be VERY difficult to land those. I'm sure it's been done but their exits are overwhelmingly from IBW, which from comments below sounds like you cannot get into as a sophomore transfer
Personally I would go SMU and try to get into Alts program
I would keep in mind that both the IBW and Alts programs are extremely hard to get into. When deciding where to transfer I actually reached out to the alts program director and explained to him my plan and asked if my application would be competitive and he straight said no. For reference From non target school GPA: 3.9 experience: Loan officer Military (4 years active duty) So compare if you’d like but he said I wasn’t even competitive which I honestly appreciated because it helped me make my decision which ended up being a better option anyways. TLDR: give the directors a call and ask if your competitive and or what you need to do to become competitive. Good luck!
Transfer to Yale or Harvard
You won't be able to get into IBW as a transfer because you have to take a prereq class to even apply to it
I can be in Kelly after a year, why I cannot be in iwb?
You take the class sophomore fall, so you have to be there freshman year to apply for the class
del because IU has too many stans on this site lol
This is the stupidest take I've read on this forum. There might be reasons to pick SMU, but being more fun is not one of them.
Also, since when does Indiana's job market impact Kelley's IB placement?
I think what he means is both schools are semi/nontargets without the honors programs, and at face value SMU being a small private school with richer students/alums will probably go further for networking and provide a more enjoyable experience. Fit into the college definitely matters, and SMU fits a certain kind of person while IU doesn’t really have much of an identity.
Crazy how I just got to look through the resume book for those that were accepted into IBW last year (definitely some surprises). Not from either schools so don't know too much but from someone who transferred to my school from IU Kelly, the political scene and greek life are pretty strong factors that are considered to get into IBW and the other one (cant remember the name). Apparently, the other one is easier to get in, but yea IBW will be tough especially as a transfer student. Best of luck regardless!
My honest opinion would be chose the school which gives the most financial aid/lower tuition.
Kelley is known for its placements but it’s whole a lot easier if you get into the IBW/PEW. Getting into the IBS or CMBW can help but you won’t get as many opportunities as the later two. However, since you’re a transfer student, I’d assume you will have to take the Kelley pre-reqs (known as ICORE pre-reqs) and it might impact your chances of getting into the IBW (they look more favorably towards students who are in Kelley). However, without those organizations you can still place on the street as a few people who I know signed at reputable BBs/boutiques and a few other places. The reason why they were able to get an offer was because they grinded their asses off to get an offer. If you’re dead set on the top BBs/EBs, you have to put in the effort to get into the IBW.
SMU is a great school for Houston IB and they do have people place in NYC IB. Can’t speak on how hard it will be as I don’t know anyone personally at SMU but would say it will be helpful to reach out to a few people there for insight.
Regardless, I would say start building a strong network before recruiting starts at the school you decide to go to and even outside of that school. It’ll help you a lot.
My answer may sound vague and more than happy to elaborate more if needed.
Thank you!
I am still waiting for Yale, UVA and Boston Uni. I am an international so IU Kelly is the most affordable. My dream is to work IB in NYC.
I have to complete pre business for 1 year before enrolling to Kelly. Do you think Kelly is a better choice?
are you not a direct admit?
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