Getting into Wall St. firms from Georgia Tech?

Paperapper
Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:08:03 +0000

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to go into the finance industry.

I have two routes:

1. Investment banking, hedge funds, private equity

2. Quantitative finance

I am seeking for the top big-name firms on Wall St. or other elite smaller quant firms.

Is it possible to achieve this if I go to Georgia Tech? My intended major is Computer Science & Math with a minor in Economics.

I am open to graduate school.

My other college option is Dartmouth, which I know is known for their heavy Wall St. recruiting. However, Dartmouth is much more expensive than Georgia Tech. But thinking ROI, I am willing to bear that extra $60k expense if it means I have a chance to land those jobs.

So the main question is, is it possible to land careers in Wall St. as a graduate from Georgia Tech? I heard they only recruit at Ivies and other top schools; will Tech’s prestige be enough?

*side note, I know it’s “possible.” It’s possible at every top 50 school in the U.S. But is it “probable?” How competitive is it?

Thanks!