I think the world is very different today - and I think the networks, while it’s great to have, they are not a driver. Nor are the career centers for kids acquiring jobs - although they prep them, etc.
So the top choice is Cornell - and they happen to have the best career dashboard - the reason being they show how jobs were found.
I don’t know what type of engineering there is interest in - so I chose all 16 that have engineering the title. Some majors don’t have engineering in them.
So my kid did MechE at a not highly ranked flagship - had 20 interviews and 5 offers by xmas - all from indeed because he didn’t like who came on campus to the career fairs.
How are Cornell engineering grads finding jobs - the same way.
54 on linkedin, indeed, company websites and 20 on Handshake - and those go to many schools.
10 on campus and 7 via alumni so not non-existent but also not the primary.
As long as the economy is good, there’s not going to be an issue from either of these two powerhouses - but I think all these “extras” are splitting hairs - network, career opportunities, etc. There’s likely not measurably better at either.
Two different people will choose each of these schools and they’re both right!!!
I do tend to think I wouldn’t focus on business. WIth Wharton’s popularity, you don’t know if you can even get in a class - a finance class at that - and perhaps (I don’t know) there’s a chance to take one at UNC if she really wants to.
You might confirm you can take Wharton classes - not just the allowability but the actual ability as they might be over popular.
Engineering is a rigorous and well defined major so yes, electives are minimal - and that’s at schools where you go in with lots of APs which likely isn’t happening here.
Your daughter really can’t go wrong as you know.
Well hopefully one day she wakes up with a thought - I’m going to ______ and it’s just done!!!