I don’t believe that BC is that much less of a Hail Mary than some of the other schools mentioned. It had a 12.6% acceptance rate last year. That includes its ED acceptance rates which is usually above 30%. So, RD acceptance could closer to 10% or under. And, looking back at some of the prior BC threads, you’ll see quite a few near 4.0, 1500+ students with high course rigor and great ECs getting rejected in the regular decision rounds. BC may be a little bit of an easier admit than Northwestern/Michigan/NYU, but not so much so that adding it to the list significantly mitigates this student’s risk of not getting an acceptance.
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Santa Clara is a bit less rejective than BC, has a business school with an undergrad finance major, and lots of Silicon Valley adjacent opportunities - maybe one to consider adding.
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Georgetown is experimenting with the common app starting for Fall 2026 applications. Applications to Georgetown are expected to soar.
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completely forgot.
I believe this student is a senior now so Georgetown hasn’t started yet:
“Georgetown will begin accepting the Common App, in addition to its current application, in August 2026 for the class entering in fall 2027.”
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The announcement that I read was not clear; it stated “Fall 2026” without any additional clarification.
The original announcement was wrong:
https://college confidential.com
Thread started by @evergreen5 in March 2024 reported that itt would start a year earlier.
Yes, the original announcement in The Hoya was wrong. There must have been a typo in the original article that was later corrected. The part I quoted in that old thread said class of 2030, but that quote now states 2031. So, unfortunately, the title of that thread is incorrect.
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I have some easier entries as well, these were just the ones that are my reach.
My entire school list right now is:
georgetown
nyu
umich
ut austin
uva
Wisconsin
Iliinois
emory
unc chapel
penn state (H)
uflorida (H)
georgia tech
Maryland (H)
cmu
I would love to go to bc, it was actually one of my top choices. But my parents said theyre not paying my tuiton because they dont see the name value in bc so i really have no choice and cant apply because i would have to take out a ridiculous amount of loans.
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My concern with your list is that it is very top heavy. I do not see a sure thing listed here. Penn State is the most likely admit. You might get a few others, or you might not get any others. Maybe expand your list.
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Sons of these schools - Honors is a big maybe. But they are great makes on their own.
So your parents would pay for all these ?
Penn State is highly likely although for business one can’t be 100% assured.
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Going big or going home. I’m either gonna go to a top school or transfer from my state school.
Also my app is pretty strong so I think I’ll get something.
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If you start somewhere, intend to stay and finish. Going somewhere with one foot out the door is never good - you won’t be invested, you likely won’t do as well socially and then academically.
Top school is where you excel - not a name. Take advantage of presented opportunities wherever you land and you’ll be fine.
There’s many great b schools out there ….many. Far more than you listed.
What do you think actual schools of where I have a chance of getting in are?
georgetown
nyu
umich
ut austin
uva
Wisconsin
Iliinois
emory
unc chapel
penn state (H)
uflorida (H)
georgia tech
Maryland (H)
cmu
For example, from this list, if I ED, where could you see me getting in? Georgetown? UVA? Emory? Currently trying to choose an ED1 school. Also, I have literally zero preference for school, and I look for career opportunities above anything else (finance, investment banking, etc).
I call bs that you don’t have preference. Have you been to any ? Once you show up, you may or may not like the campus. You should visit where you plan to ED. I mean, many don’t - I didn’t 40 years ago but it’s a risk. Worst case watch some YouTube tours.
No one here is an AO. I can guess but it means nothing.
Your profile is strong. I don’t know about your essays and LORs.
You are going for investment banking you think. Read up on it. Most don’t know what it fully entails, including me. There are threads on it, etc.
If I had to guess, I’d say Maryland, Illinois and Wisconsin are targets but I’d err on likely so say 60/40. UF 50/50. Penn State yes. The rest I don’t think so. I’d cull UT Austin as a high reach and UVA and UNC as non direct admit
You might add Arizona State and IBIS - linked below and the former safety for reaches because it’s highly ranked but was an easy entry. It may still be but it went from
Having an auto entry by gpa and score to holistic - but you are so far above the prior auto scores, I’d imagine it’d be safe for you to- Indiana Kelley School. On a 2023 (not 25) target list it would outperform Illinois, Wisconsin and Penn State.
Babson is another to look at as is UGA - not direct admit but reasonable to get in. SMU too. Forget if these were mentioned earlier.
Specific to Illinois, your stated intended major of economics is in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and not in the Business school(Gies). So it would be a more likely admit that if you choose a business major. 60/40 sounds about right. Gies would be lower probability. You might want to check on the economics major at the other schools on your list and see if that actually aligns with your career goals.
I’m thinking of applying to iu Kelley. Honestly I don’t mean to sound arrogant but you also said my profile is decent; so if I’m not getting into these schools who the hell is?
I’m applying Econ to any t30 and t20 anything else I’m doing businsss because I think the chances are good enough.
Would you say there’s luck involved in the application process or not much? Like should I expect to get rejected for most of my schools?
I was thinking 60/40 for Gies but I see the next poster thinks otherwise so again, I’m one opinion but others may be more accurate..or not as I noted we are not AOs.
There’s a lot of kids out there -stronger grades, tests (both SAT and APs), rigor, maybe rural or first gen. State schools - some, like UNC, protect their residents, which you aren’t.
Anyway, I noted outstanding universities you’d get in. Given Emory is need aware and you are full pay, perhaps that helps.
If you want finance, I would apply for finance. It’s not the same as Econ. Not close so not sure why you’d do that.
You may get into some I didn’t mention - shoot your shot and you’ll be fine either way. You, more than anything, will make your success. You can look on LinkedIn - every school you mentioned and most flagships - you’ll find grads in IB. It’s not just the big banks.
You know - take your shot and the official people will give you your answer. Hopefully the LORs are great - and easy too. That will matter at many.
Stop worrying about chancing. Add IU - it’s Michigan but easier - and you’ll be in good shape.
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I want finance ideally but i know it’s more competitive so I thought I’d do Econ to get into a better and then transfer after one year. Even if I can’t get transfer im fine w Econ