<p>recruiting for hedge funds and private equity type positions is minimal at McIntire and almost non-existant at UVA in general. There are a few small hedge funds and a couple PE shops that recruit specifically in McIntire, but it’s not a mainstream job opportunity for most students. from what I understand, hedge fund recruiting at the undergraduate level tends be confined largely to the very elite schools like Harvard and Wharton.</p>
<p>Cavalier302, you are correct in that basically anyone above average at UVA could do the job of an i-banker or consultant, but don’t underestimate how hard it is to get your foot in the door. Even at McIntire, which is heavily recruited, many people don’t get those coveted positions, and have to fall back on things like Big 4 accounting. I would think that this would be even more common outside the comm school. So, if you did know that you wanted to try for ibanking or consulting, I’d still recommend McIntire, despite its many flaws. It definitely makes getting those type of positions easier.</p>