calipe

I've been accepted to both and want to go into i-banking. I realize both are phenomenal schools but which positions me best career-wise?

elbeedubalum

Cornell if you want to work in NYC and enjoy college. Chicago if you have a boundless, sincere, academic interest in econ.

calipe

Are you saying the whole "enjoy college" thing because of Chicago's reputation as the place where "fun goes to die?"

Anyways, I suspected as much. Appreciate your input, thanks!

elbeedubalum

Cornell is a VERY fun school. Especially if you are in AEM, where the workload is less than, say, engineering or architecture. Chicago get as a bad rep for social life. Often, I think it gets overplayed but on the whole this is true. Plus, AEM is more technical so you will be better prepared for interviews. The NYC connection from Cornell is strong. I say go Cornell, have fun, work hard, and land a killer job in the city.

calipe

Great advice, I will definitely put much consideration to it!

morrismm

To say that the workload is less than engieerig or architecture so that therefore it s "fun" is a great hyperbole.

There is no doubt that you can get into I-banking in NYC from Cornell. Do not know if it is as accessable from Chicago. Both are great school.

elbeedubalum

Ok, but there are going to be many more opportunities for "fun" if you are in AEM than if you are in Chicago Econ.

Fidelic

Based on other posts, the 'fun' statements seem misleading. I'm also choosing between UChicago, Cornell, and a number of other schools, and it certainly seems that UChicago has NYC access (though quantifying any of this has been frustrating).

Fidelic

Is saying that UChicago is "where funb goes to die" any more legitimate than calling Cornell "the suicide" school? I'm wary of stereotypes.

calipe

Me too Fidelic, which is why I am visiting both schools before May 1.

However, I think there's some truth (albeit likely exaggerated) to UChicago's reputation. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE studying and know that I could put up with the UChicago undergrad experience, but after 4 years of working my butt off in HS, I also want a healthy bit of fun, and I (am leaning Cornell, for now) think that Cornell would allow me to do that.

But hey, I am still leaving the door open to both schools which is why I'll be visiting them shortly (flights booked and all.)

Fidelic, are you between the same majors/programs at Chicago and Cornell or something else? I'd really like to see it from someone else's POV, their pros/cons.

elbeedubalum

Why go to a school where you have to "put up" with the social environment?

calipe

I did not mean "socially" but rather its academic rigor. I actually like the social atmosphere there, its quirkiness and all.

elbeedubalum

I see, best of luck! Wish I could choose between such good schools.

calipe

Thank you! I will post my decision when I finally commit

calipe

Just a heads up, after visiting both schools, I decided on Cornell!