Rice vs. UT BHP

TinTintoo
Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:28:08 +0000

@idkschool I am very familiar with your question. My son last year was going through the same issue UT BHP vs Rice. Since Rice has offered you almost 100,000 in scholarship, therefore cost of education is not a big issue. So lets focus on BHP vs Rice. First you have been misinformed that Rice and UT BHP students are not admitted into Top I banking companies. You should do some home work on Linkedin and you will see several students from BHP and Rice go onto Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse etc. Now to your consulting question, There are several kids that go to McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte etc from both schools as well (in case of UT primarily from BHP) – again check the company web site and you will see several consultants from UT BHP and Rice based out of Houston and Dallas offices. If you did not get into BHP then the choice is very clear – its Rice. But since you have UT BHP admission now it becomes very close. Having said that, i would still give advantage to Rice. Why ? For the following reasons:

1. Smaller, close knit community

2. More 1:1 time with top professors and small class size

3. Much better ranked overall school (in case you change your mind and want to do something else Rice will always be a top tier choice of many companies and future colleges in case you decide to do a Masters degree).

4. The residential college system is unmatched in US ! the best system of any college in USA.

5. Majority of student body is as smart as you! competition makes you better…

6. Culture – Rice is one of the few top schools in the country where its about collaboration rather than cut throat competition.

7. Very flexible curriculum – The only school to offer a more flexible system is perhaps Brown.

8. A top class Economics program in the nation (Top 15) with ability to minor in business (top 25 MBA program)

9. A far more rigorous Economics and business program.

10. A larger city with ample opportunities for job placements

My son is also on the same track. He is looking to get into McKinsey, BCG, Bain or Deloitte. He has already done externships at Deloitte and Bain in his freshman year. So all in all I would give a slight edge to Rice over UT BHP. Hope this hepls. If I can answer any other questions, please send me an email directly. Good Luck! You are very fortunate to have two great choices!