Set myself up for SUCCESS?

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<p>I just finished high school and I’m going to the NYU college of arts and sciences next year. I was told I didn’t need to go to an undergrad business schools and that as long as I get great grades, grad schools will gladly take me. What about majors? If I major in something that is interesting to me but not something I plan to further pursue, will I be at a disadvantage when applying to Wharton for instance?</p>

<p>Basically, how can I set myself up to get into Wharton, or something similar, considering the situation I am in (freshman at NYU CAS)? </p>

<p>The way I see it, for undergrad, I have two options:

  1. Take various courses here and there in cosmology and bio, (basically whatever interests me, in combination with one major (what major would give me best chance?).
  2. Double major in two things that pertained to my intended discipline more. Since I would be double majoring I wouldn’t be able to take some of these other classes I find fascinating, but that’s a necessary cost. I’ll have plenty of time to teach myself when I’m retired. </p>

<p>Also, I have done an internship on the trading floor of a hedge fund for about 4 months. I might have the opportunity to do more interning here. Does this look awesome? Should I continue doing it whenever I can?</p>

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<p>You won’t be getting into Wharton grad unless you have impressive work experience for 2-3 (or more) years. Business schools look at work experience as a very important part of your application.</p>

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<p>Okay, that confirms what the people at the hedge fund I’m interning at have been saying. </p>

<p>So I should probably do as much interning as I can here and then do maybe 1-2 years in between grad school?!</p>

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<p>Focus on graduating NYU and landing a job in IB, Consulting, etc - given your interest in buyside. Additionally, try to move to Stern to definitely boost your chances.</p>

<p>Don’t worry about business school yet - internships are not going to get you in. Focus on good grades, landing a good position in IB, MC, PE, and so forth, work there for a few years with volunteer work, and THEN focus on B school if you still need and/or want it.</p>

<p>PM me with other questions.</p>

<p>IBanker</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice. I was planning on trying to transfer to another school. The main reason for NYU though, is a scholarship.</p>

<p>Anyways, that still leaves the questions though:

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<p>Bumppppppp</p>