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Just finished the Assessment Year at HSG, registered for VWL (Economics) major by the June 30 deadline. Classes start Sept 14 and I now want to switch to BWL (Business Administration) before the semester starts.

The Studiensekretariat told me it's too late — that major changes are only possible after the first semester. But the actual regulation (Ausführungsbestimmungen II.B.2.03, Art. 3.3.c) says major changes are possible at the start of either semester, with the Master-level restriction they're citing not applying to Bachelor students.

Has anyone successfully switched majors before the semester started, or dealt with this June 30 deadline issue? Any advice on who to escalate to (Studienberatung, Ombudsstelle, student association) would be really appreciated.

Bocconi BIEF vs HSG BBA vs HSG BSc Econ.

Between these three, which is the most recommended for IB/consulting in Zurich, FFM, London, maybe Paris, etc. I am an IB student, 1530 SAT, 45/45 predicted, 7/7 10th and 11th gpa. I also know good (C1) german, and a little French. 

1. Are these the three best programs for an undergrad in continental Europe for IB/Consulting? Do they lead to direct job offers in BBs or EBs in London, Zurich or FFM?
2. Will I need a master's to enter the job market? If so, do all three of these programs allow entry into the top master's programs?
3. In the mentioned cities, which is best for salaries, career progression, quality of life, banking culture, etc. I have heard Zurich has the highest salaries and quality of life, but is really only good for PWM and has no progression. Is this true? Also, is UBS as bad as everyone says it is right now, even in Zurich?
4. My goal is eventually a top career in IB, consulting, PE, maybe wealth management, but essentially I want to build as much wealth for myself as possible.
5. Are there any other unis that you guys can recommend, because from what I've heard, these are the best.
6. Between these three, which is the best for IB/consulting/PWM in Zurich, London and FFM. I have heard Bocconi is too theoretical, HSG Econ is only good for policy, and HSG BBA is too broad. I don't know what to think anymore, so am asking for advice here.
7. What is the best way to get job offers from Bocconi and HSG. Is it still spring week --> Summer internship --> return offer, and how is it structured in both of these unis? How is their pipeline to high finance and consulting in London, Zurich and FFM without a Master's?
8. If my eventual goal is PE/high level IB, what is the best path for me to take from these unis?

Thanks in advance for any advice, really appreciate it.

Hey, I know this is incredibly early, but I'm in 10th grade (IGCSE) and aspire to get into HSG. I tried the admission test sample given on the website and got a total of 5/16 💀. Am I too stupid?? I am an international student.

Is there a groupchat for first year students?!?

Do anyone have access to the online onboarding course (“Onboarding Mathematics”) for the future assessment year students ?