Well, I really would like to get some opinions here...I am at James Madison University right now. I am majoring in finance, and I am set to graduate in 3 years and not 4. Now, my junior year will be coming up this fall, and I was thinking of going for the Ivy Leagues once again after they rejected me as a freshman. I will try to transfer into Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Yale, Columbia, etc... I have a high GPA, I have been accepted into the subject-honors program here at JMU, and I was just thinking, maybe since I proved myself as capable of doing well in college, that the Ivy's will accept me now. My main reason to go to the Ivy league is to get a higher paying job out of college (as a finance major). So, does anyone know if going to the Ivy league can help get a higher paying job?

 

Wharton School at U of P. You'll never regret it.

 

Now, here's another problem...do I wait until I graduate from JMU and then pursue the Ivy's for my MBA, or do I try to get into the Ivy's now and suffer the financial consequences of having to pay for two years of undergraduate and then 2 more years at B-school?

 

Working in a totally different field (healthcare)...I can say while what med. school you come from is important, your resume (i.e. clinical rotations, work experience, fellowships, etc) carries a lot of weight...


Some of the best overall critical thinking doc's (I've known) came from no name schools but did rotations in large inner-city trauma centers...a place most Ivy leaguers steer clear of...in today's age of shrinking general family practice offices and the increasing threat of terrorism with large scale casualties, these hands-on doc's are highly sought after...

I have no experience in your field so these factors might or might not apply.

 

Finish where you're at, pursue an mba at Penn. Look for the right internships along the way.

 

thanks folks.

 

First of all, depending on how many credits you've already gotten you may not be eligible to transfer into another school for a diploma. Most schools won't take a transfer if they're not getting a majority (60+) credits of their degree at their school. Secondly, if you have more than 60 credits to get at the Ivy fine, but if you don't think you'll finish at the top in the Ivy don't bother. You'll get more notice at the top of your class at JMU than in the middle or bottom at Harvard. Lastly, unfortunately the most important thing in getting into a good Grad school (like Wharton at UP) are your GRE's. Much much more important than even your GPA. Good friends daughter was a triple major at UP with a 3.5 GPA and tons of extracurricular activities but only in the 150's on her LSATS only got into a 3rd tier law school. Did well and just graduated but it didn't get her into a top law school. Those standardized tests are still the be all end all. Get a tutor and ace the GRE's if an Ivy grad school is important.

 

Unfortunately we are training plenty of casualty/triage specialists in the middle east as well as Doctors without borders throughout Africa. Not sure that we will have a shortage of them anytime soon...

away from the thread jack, I am experiencing something similar (not ivy league but equally important). I am graduating next month from Saint Leo University (BA/BM) and will be pursuing a Master's with another university (and possibly even changing Majors b/c I am a glutton for punishment). While they are waiving the GRE, they are leery of accepting my degree in it's entirety towards a related master's program b/c of the number of upper level courses already completed at Saint Leo. The point I am trying to make is apply to (or more importantly talk to a counselor at) the university you are considering to attend. You may be surprised to see all of the additional requirements.

As I have over 20 years experience of management (thanks US Army), my degree is less important as I start my next career (retire in March). Most places don't care where my degree came from, they just want to see it. It is the difference in the company I start for next month of over 30K per annum.

Last point of reference from all the classes that I have attended this week (outplacement), is that a Master's is the new Bachelors. If you want to break the 6 figure mark, you are going to need a Master's or an engineering degree to get there.

~ Jess

 

I will take all of these opinions into consideration. One of my professors told me that I really would get better job opportunities in the Ivy League after graduating, and I will have 60 credits by fall semester. I will tell you all what I decide to do. Thanks again for everyone's help.

 

I know this is an old thread but better late than never...

GD

You know that is a very broad question... would an IVY league experience assist you to get 6 figures? sure! Hard regimented proven curriculum on those campuses. Top dollar top notch faculty.

Would a non-Ivy league experience earn you a 6 figure salary... absolutely! Although the above route may open more doors faster, do not discount
yourself...

try this...

Get an interview... 30 other candidates will be interviewed for the same post/position as you.

You are then fortunate enough to be short-listed... down to 3. when u are in that position, 1 of those 3, HR is looking for a candidate who's personality:

1. displays honest passion for his trade/craft/profession.
2. displays team player traits.
3. projects genuine confidence in a leadership or stand alone position.
4. exhibits deep and proven and or WILL for knowledge as personal prerequisite for job.

And the rest sincerity, loyalty... honesty... results oriented...etc should be easy.

Always be proud of who and what you are regardless of "schooling" ...remember... your profession is WHAT you are not WHO you are.

In MOST circumstances people are hired for the WHO in them as there are 30/100/1000 others out there with comparable credentials... After all its ALL about selling your appeal and how it will compliment the environment you are seeking employment...

This is your MOVIE... you are the producer, writer Director... Lead actor.

Am i suppose to say "go break a leg" now?

j