UC Berkeley vs Amherst

Blah2009
Wed, 14 May 2014 03:08:03 +0000

My advice is this:

Do not pick either school based on where you think you might have an advantage in a competitive industry. For McKinsey, we expect to see high grades AND leadership through clubs and activities (school senate for instance), which means you need to do exceedingly well be it at Haas OR Amherst. You’re more likely to achieve the necessary qualifications for elite consulting firms or finance organizations if you’re happier. Pick Amherst if you prefer to work in NYC or Berkeley if you prefer to work in California (not necessarily SF as that office targets Stanford graduates more.)