Which University Should I go for my Bachelors?

Hi everyone,

I am currently in the process of choosing which university to attend for my bachelor's degree in finance. My dream is to work in investment banking, and I want to choose the university that will give me the best chance of achieving that goal.

I have received acceptance letters from several universities, including Indiana University, Fordham Gabelli School, Wake Forest University, University of Richmond, Bates College, William and Mary, Brandeis University, Western University (Ivey Business School) in Canada, and University of Toronto. My SAT score is 1530.

However, I would like to hear from those who have experience in the industry or who have gone through a similar process. Which university do you think would be the best choice for me if my goal is to eventually work in investment banking? What factors should I consider when making my decision? Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help!

 

Depends if you want to live in Canada or the US. University of Toronto is a really good choice in Canada, would say Indiana in the US :)

 
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