<p>I got accepted to the marshall school of business and the stern school of business. I want to major in like economics/finance and get a job in investment banking or something like that. I know NYU would be better in terms of setting me up with a job in finance/investing for the future but I also know the college experience at USC would be much better. But would usc also be able to eventually get me to a really good job in finance/investing in silicon valley maybe or at a company such as goldman sachs or merrill lynch because of its alumni network? PLEASE RESPOND</p>
<p>The school doesn’t get you a job, you do. Even if you were to come out of schools like Penn or Harvard, you would still need to put effort in looking for a job(this is where your school’s network/career offices comes in). You will still have to apply, interview, compete against other applicants, maintain high gpa(to help you stand out amongst your classmates and students from other schools), get involved in extracurriculuar activities/and internships(to show your interest/passion/dedication for the field).
With all that said, you should be considering other factors. For undergrad, assuming you will work after graduation, location will matter in increasing your chances of employment in your choice school’s location, as you will be able to use your school’s resources to find employment.If you want to work in So Cal, USC is your best bet, if you want to work in NYC, NYU is your best bet. Second, what is the cost of each school after financial aid? If one is significantly cheaper, you should really opt for the cheapest school(assuming your family isn’t financially well off). Third, this is quite subjective, but if you’re going to be spending money to learn and prepare for a career, you might as well get the best bang for your buck and also have that money pay for a college experience you desire.</p>
<p>USC network is unsurpassed in SoCal, but doesn’t give you much advantage in Silicon Valley, as Stanford and maybe UC Berkeley are kings there. I don’t know much about NYU’s Stern, but I imagine it’s a better bet for investment banking jobs.</p>