If the price works out, I wouuld put all of those schools above the ones he is considering.
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Depends - there are kids that choose “lesser ranked” schools each day.
So he wants to study finance. Make sure you check for secondary admission - like a UVA, etc.
JHU, for example, has a business minor (and MBA) but not major.
Northwestern does not have business - just a certificate - so if you want to major in finance, not sure why they’d be on the list. But again, for grad school in finance, it’s wonderful.
As for where you want to end up, you can do so today anywhere - from anywhere - you are not geographically restricted to where you went to school - especially in the era of linkedin and indeed.
I’d find the right fit - and that includes affordability (often the most important thing for a family). If someone wants a big school (a Bama, UMD, etc.) and not a mid size or smaller - then I’d choose a big school even if the smaller one is ranked higher, etc - because in the end, you have to be somewhere four years, day after day.
Richmond - he’ll love or hate - there doesn’t seem to be too much in between (mine hated the “isolation” but others truly love it!!!
Given the student doesn’t have a specific finance interest (like capital markets, IB, etc.) the where likely will matter less - but I would never choose a school where I couldn’t study (no matter its national overall rank) what I think I want to study - and you do have a few of those on your list.
Best of luck.
Given OP isn’t sure what the students ultimate career goals are I would place a premium on optionality. In practical teams this means the highest prestige school that is affordable. This will allow the student to draw upon the schools alumni network and reputation regardless of what they opt to do professionally.
The devil of course is in the details. The student needs to feel a sense of cultural “fit” but if affordable and seeking career flexibility, name brand will open the greatest variety of eventual options and geographies.
Was your son accepted as a direct admit to finance at Boccini University ? Remember that Boccini University undergraduate degrees are typically completed in 3 years rather than 4 years at a US school.
Negotiate if interested in attending a higher cost school. Some universities will reconsider, but some won’t.
Please repost/update when all decisions are in.
Continuing to read all your tips and suggestions with much appreciation.
Bocconi - S24 was accepted into the BIEF (Bachelor’s in International Economics and Finance) program. Attended a virtual admitted students Zoom session the other day. Seems to be academically strong and highly ranked. However, I’m not sure if the exam-heavy (2 exams make up ~90% of course grade) style is the right fit for S24.
Any tips for negotiating cost?
(At US schools)
Thanks!
Yes–be honest about your situation and preferences.
Just saw this article today–lots of info about Richmond’s program. Very impressive!
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If you have any issues opening it–P&Q only asks for your email address to register. There’s no cost.
Agree Richmond’s business school is strong and its campus is beautiful. However, frats dominate the social scene there. Would be concerned about fit since OP has mentioned that her son was more interested in clubs, not Greek life.
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I’ll weigh in with my 2 cents about Bocconi - I’m Italian and spent 1 year of undergrad, then did my Masters there.
Academically it’s top notch- great European reputation, very intense. Everything is exam-based (with a lot of exams having both a written and on oral component). It’s hard, and a lot of the Italian/European kids will be better prepared at the start due to the extra year of high school in maths and stuff. I graduated from LSE in London and thought it was easier than Bocconi.
Milan is a superb city at the moment, super alive and great fun with tons of opportunities. English is quite widely spoken but your DC will also learn Italian by osmosis.
Social life is very different from the US- lots of italians will live in apartments scattered around the city, or commute. Hardly any traditional US campus activities or sports, but great night life in Milan. Certainly a very different experience, need to be prepared for it. FWIW, both my own children have chosen/will choose US colleges…
IMHO Bocconi is certainly superb for post-grad though, but I really didn’t enjoy it as an undergrad (hence LSE). Good Luck!
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