I don’t doubt Loyola Chicago in any way, but considering the market in Chicago, most of those higher earning finance careers are mainly coming from schools like UChicago, Northwestern, and UIUC. I feel like it would be a much more uphill battle compared to Bentley. I also don’t have too much interest in staying in Chicago long term for a career. But I’m not saying it’s completely out of the picture yet.
you’re going to struggle in that regard at any school - few get the “higher earning” depending on what you mean by that, if you’re even interested in that in four years.
Why not ask each school for alumni to contact (or find them on linked in) - reach out and ask about their journey - they’re all placing in similar jobs per the linkedin profile. Was it family connections or on their own, etc. It might add clarity vs. just looking at a peak list ranking schools that may or may not be accurate.
I did end up switching my waitlist option from fall/spring to the Career Launch, but after watching the video I think you’re still basically on the waitlist and it just increases your chances rather than guarantees anything.
The email they sent made it seem a bit different though, which is where my confusion came from. I already emailed admissions multiple times about the Dublin option so I don’t want to keep bombarding them with more questions, but their whole system honestly seems pretty confusing to navigate.
Yah, what you presented seemed like both were options so if they’re not, then they do need to clean it up.
‘I would call and talk to an admissions counselor and if they concur with what you just said, then read them the letter and ask - how can this be? The letter seemed clear (to you and to me).
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I’ll definitely try that, and thank you for the advice.
Also, being here in Mass, if I go to Bentley I do have a few possible connections through family that could help with internships at local finance firms, and potentially even Moelis. With Chicago, I’d kind of just be going in without any connections and I don’t really have much interest in the area long term.
I do understand that it’s going to be extremely difficult to break into higher paying finance roles from any of my current options, but I’m trying to choose the school that gives me the most available opportunities overall, which is why I feel like Bentley might be better than Loyola in that regard.
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Would they not help you with internships if you attended Loyola?
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Bentley is living at home. Loyola is the growth and maturity that comes with going to college, establishing friendships and growing up and more - that just can’t happen at home - for the same price - which makes home cost more - you have to pay for transportation/gas and food - that’s included at Loyola.
You can skin it all different ways. If you want Bentley, then of course - but you also lose a lot during a wonderful time in your life, for really a shot at the unknown. If you have Boston connections, they can help you from Loyola as well with a summer internship.
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The family member that I have at Moelis I’m not the closest with, but he also attended Bentley, so I think he would be much more willing to give me a chance as an alumnus and family member than if I were to attend Loyola, where there’s no real recognition. And to be honest, I’m probably coping a little with the idea of not wanting to go to Loyola.
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If you would prefer Bentley with commuting over Loyola Chicago living on campus that is absolutely your prerogative. But I would not make the choice based on the hope of getting an internship from a family member you are not close with.
IF you do decide to commute make the most of the experience. Do not just go to class and go home. See if there is a commuter meal plan so you can have lunch on campus, study at the library, get involved in ECs, go back for weekend activities, etc.
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OP- you don’t think the Bentley students have the uphill battle in Boston and NY competing with the students from Harvard, MIT, Columbia, NYU?
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Just a quick comment to say that as a parent, I dealt with financial aid offices, not my kids. Unscheduled phone calls are not a good idea. Your parents, or you, should set up an appointment with the appropriate financial aid officer.
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Obviously you should wait until you hear back from every school before making a final decision.
Having said that, given your situation I would seriously consider Fordham. I think you are getting very generous financial aid and would be going to a great school (only getting better).
Fordham punches above its weight - it has a beautiful campus outside NYC, it is within 30 minutes by car or train from midtown NYC, it has great undergraduate schools, a very strong alumni network in the tri-state area, nice balance of academic and social focus, solid career placement,… it has D1 athletics, diverse student body,…
This is important enough to call them directly to ask and find out the real options. I hope it works out for you.
Agree that Fordham is a great place (my S is an alum) but it is currently not affordable for the OP.
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My bad - I thought that was the amount of financial aid he is getting, not the cost.
My finance major went to Clemson, we live in NJ by NYC, so she applied to internships in our area knowing she wanted to return here after graduation. It’s all done by zoom now, she had many acceptances, she interned 18 miles from our home, works there now, and is always free to go into the manhattan office.
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