<p>I am not going to comment either way, but am going to point out one false statement. Someone said NYC>Chicago and this is not true. </p>
<p>From a compensation perspective, actual work perspective, and networking perspective, Chicago=NYC.</p>
<p>Analysts do the exact same thing no matter where they are. They work 80-100 hrs/week making pitch books and models. The dealflow in the Chicago office is the same as it is in the NYC office. The compensation and bonuses are identical. NYC has more investment banks, Chicago has more hedge funds and prop shops.</p>