<p>I’ve spent a reasonable amount of time working in NYC downtown and have found that people don’t recognize anything more than a negligible different b/t BC and UVa. Those who do seem to edge BC up because it is a private school. </p>
<p>Personally, I don’t think the difference is significant enough to be weighed heavily as a deciding factor. Figure out which place you will be happier in, if you really want to go into finance, there will be no shortage of time spent in a fast paced city either now or later on in your career. </p>
<p>As for connections, I would be willing to bet significantly that both schools have astounding alumni who stay heavily involved within the programs. Frankly though, no matter where you go, you make the connections, the school helps those willing to help themselves. I go to East Carolina University currently (UVa transfer hopeful), I’ve made tons of connections and the program is nothing compared to UVA or BC. </p>
<p>Just pick somewhere you’ll be happy, be your biggest advocate and don’t forget to have fun. Do that and you’ll be successful anywhere you go.</p>