[Transfer Decision] Berkeley Econ vs Columbia GS Econ for MBB

Hey guys, I got admitted to both schools as an econ transfer and have been torn. Both of them cost the same. I know Columbia places significantly better at MBB, but idk if the same applies to GS (School of General Studies) due to its high acceptance rate of 56%. I’ve been hearing mixed opinions about GS online, some say recruiters don’t care, while others say they do. All I care about is MBB placements. Which school would place me better at MBB?

Note: I’m also a non-military veteran, most GS students that do break into MBB are. As GS is the Columbia school for non-traditional students (I.e students who had a gap in their education of more than one year).

Thank you!

 

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