applesauce123
See I completely agree with what you've both said.
I should also point out though that Im in SCPS within NYU, a program for non-traditional returning students. The courses and program are identical to the college of arts and sciences, but it may not be as prestigious on a transcript for b school admissions, if i decide to apply.
I'd also think though that I wouldn't really have to mention my transfer to perspective employers unless they ask, right?
My reason for transferring within my hypothetical b school app would be columbias new financial economics undergrad major, which is not offered here. Columbia also has a new business management co-major program, which allows you to take MBA courses, and also participate in recruiting events solely for MBA students. You're also eligible to do their 3+2 program, where you get admitted into the business school starting your senior year and take courses, and complete your BA and MBA in 5 years (its really tough to get in however).
I'm just concerned that the big UCLA/Berk/Stanford crowd in LA won't view me as competitive as their current alumni, but would change their mind if they saw a Columbia grad. It's such a bummer that the industry I'm interested in going into is so about pedigree. I also think that Columbias program is more rigorous as well.
I'd also point out that I was nearly a HS dropout with terrible scores. Getting into columbia itself is something that I've wanted to accomplish for a very long time.
However, I feel very comfortable within NYU and am doing extremely well academically. I even created an independent study course over summer that will teach me financial modeling, LBO modeling, merger models, comp models, accounting, and excel.
I'm so confused
Well, what are you going to put on your resume if you transfered? grad columbia? that isnt 100% true is it?
Also, Id have to ask about your premise in coming to LA. By the sound of it, you are trying to get into IB (fin modeling, LBO, merger, etc.). LA is a terrible banking city. NYC and SF and maybe Chicago are where you want to be for that in the US.
that columbia program sounds interesting, would you be starting over in it? BTW, the fact that you were nearly a HS dropout and have made it this far is an interesting story, try to use that to your advantage in your future efforts if the opportunity presents itself.
NYU is a good school. If you offer to relo yourself, i doubt cali ppl will opt for a local rather than an east coaster. but seriously, there is no banking in LA. The finance scene is pretty bad here too. Its all about entertainment, hospitality, food, some A&D, some biotech/pharma, but finance isnt at the top at all..