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 | Please read in the <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-user-guidelines">WSO User Guidelines</a> in detail before posting to... WSO User Guidelines | 0 | 44 weeks 4 days ago by WallStreetOasis.com | n/a |
 | Hey guys!
Im 21, starting my last year of a non-target school in September, majoring in Economics:Finance( GPA not so good.. no really its pretty "f ing" bad, Im serious). By the time I turned 21 I got my series 7 (first shot) and 63. ( worked as a broker for your typical boutique... Hello, future wall street legend, (hopefully anyways) | 16 | 5 hours 26 min ago by NYRussian21 | 35 min 4 sec ago by Flake |
 | I'm a Math & Econ double major, with a poor gpa and an academic dismissal, and I'm aiming at IB post-MBA
Basically I did very poorly at a state school in the Midwest, was majoring in history, flunked out, and now I'm back and doing very well. My overall GPA will be poor no... College junior with poor college transcripts, looking for advice | 6 | 2 weeks 5 days ago by Crassus | 2 hours 9 min ago by McCombs BBA |
| Hi guys,
I have been lurking here for a bit and i decided to give it a try and ask something specific to my situation.
I am an Economics major at a ( what I assume from what I've read so far) non target university... I also know that liberal arts degrees 'get shit on a lot' and... Noob here...completely clueless | 3 | 16 hours 32 min ago by Alexa9 | 13 hours 26 min ago by iRX |
| I've been a reader of the forum for some time, and I finally joined a few days ago. As it stands, I'm only in community college, and I'm half way through my lower division courses. I'm a cali resident, and I'm looking at getting into CSU Fullerton. I'm dead set on... Hey all! New guy, need some advice! | 1 | 1 day 1 min ago by andrew_P93 | 22 hours 5 min ago by Romy |
| Hi, everyone ... I am VERY new to this field. I am a male in my early 40's, considering business school for a career change into finance. I already have degrees in math (Caltech) and law (UCLA), and got licensed as a patent attorney, but am still invisible to law firms (due to low first-year... B-School: Admissions & Recruiting | 14 | 1 week 13 hours ago by HigherEdJunkie | 1 day 5 hours ago by UFOinsider |
| Hey Guys,
As I'm sure you can deduce from the title, I am an Auditor at one of the Big 4 (let the hazing begin) who just joined this forum after trying to break out of the public accounting world for over a year. After attending school for accounting (and incurring 100K in debt), I found... CPA - Can't Produce Anything | 21 | 5 days 15 hours ago by JohnGaltCPA | 1 day 8 hours ago by Steed.Menendez |
| Hi All,
First time poster, long time reader – so please bare with me!
Recently, I was offered the opportunity to work for a MM firm as an assistant to a small group of traders and research analysts (think buy side trading/research). My role is basically an assistant to the group –... Is It Worth The Move? | 5 | 1 day 23 hours ago by thecomeup | 1 day 8 hours ago by wizards_apprentice |
| Hey guys,
Just wanted to throw out a quick introduction. I've learned a lot in the one week I've been on here. Taking my GMAT within the next month to see what my chances are of getting into a top 15 program...namely NYU. How do you feel about the doors that degree could open if I... CT-NY, getting ready for my GMAT | 3 | 2 weeks 5 days ago by BreezyLIA | 1 day 15 hours ago by stanfordstud |
| Hey guys,
I'm currently a third-year biochemistry Ph.D. at Yale. During this past year, after my qualifying exams, I realized academia was not for me and began to pursue other options, including management consulting. A recent case competition helped solidify consulting as a great career... STEM Ph.D. to Management Consultant | 7 | 1 day 23 hours ago by HostileTakeOver | 1 day 18 hours ago by Emm_N_Ayy |
| Hi there! I'm currently a first-year student at the University of Chicago. I'm interested in going into IBD and eventually transitioning into PE. I will be working this summer at a wealth management firm in Los Angeles. I have read through these forums for a long time now and have finally... Hello! | 8 | 2 days 15 hours ago by alenic | 1 day 22 hours ago by alenic |
| Hello WSO,
I graduated from UC San Diego in Biochemistry, and received a MS from Georgetown University in Science Policy (emphasis in bioweapons/biodefense).
I'm currently working in DC as a defense contractor, but I've recently been exploring management consulting options after... New consultant-to-be | 1 | 2 days 37 min ago by dihydrogen | 1 day 23 hours ago by Beny23 |
| Hi. I'm new to this forum. I have been here before but just reading through threads. I'm studying accounting and will graduate in December from Boston College.
I was wondering if there was a chance for someone like me to get into asset management or some kind of lucrative sales.
I... hi | 9 | 1 week 5 days ago by PearMartini | 2 days 18 hours ago by duffmt6 |
| Should somebody know Fundamental Analysis or Value/Growth Investing before learning Quantitative Analysis? And what kind of math is involved in learning it? I know Calculus and Statistics, what else do I need to... Is it possible for me to become a quant on my own without knowing any fundamental or technical analysis? | 10 | 1 week 15 hours ago by dickenscharles741 | 2 days 20 hours ago by dickenscharles741 |
| What is the process of fundamental analysis? There's the analysis of financial statements (income, balance, and cash flow), analysis of the sector and industry, analysis of the management, but what else is there to research and continue to research on a company if I were to buy its... What is the process of fundamental analysis? | 4 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by dickenscharles741 | 3 days 20 hours ago by ytinifni |
| Are there any websites or ebooks for free online that offer a quality tutorial through growth... Quality and Free Growth Investing Tutorial / Course? | 6 | 2 weeks 4 days ago by dickenscharles741 | 3 days 21 hours ago by dickenscharles741 |
| I am moving to Boston for a full time job in June/July in finance and was wondering if anyone had advice on finding an apartment or roommate there. What areas should I shoot to live in / what I should expect for... Boston Housing | 11 | 1 week 5 days ago by ctmichigan | 3 days 23 hours ago by jn525 |
| To introduce myself: I've been with the markets group of a central bank for the past three years, mostly in analysis/monitoring of domestic and foreign money markets and FX.
In August I'm heading to the UK to do the econ masters at LSE and in a few weeks I'm sitting the CFA Level... Hi | 9 | 5 days 11 hours ago by Antipodean | 4 days 23 hours ago by Antipodean |
| I was born in Greece and I am currently studying in Greece. I try to keep up with current events. I imagine many of you have questions about what is going on, so ask away and be specific. I'b be happy to give you some... I am a Greek citizen Ask me anything | 69 | 1 week 4 hours ago by TaTa | 5 days 5 hours ago by peinvestor2012 |
| Whenever I hear of options, I always hear that people are options traders, and that the only things they use are price action, indicators, oscillators, etc. Is there no such thing as fundamental analysis of... Is it only possible to trade options with technical analysis? | 1 | 5 days 17 hours ago by dickenscharles741 | 5 days 17 hours ago by frooter |
| There's no denying it, money is a huge driving factor in many of life's choices. I'm also sure that many of us have dreamed of swimming in benjies and recording our own rap videos.
I am young and I want to know if an investment banking, private equity, and/or hedge fund career... How to Become a Millionare by the Age of 30 | 12 | 6 days 10 hours ago by LiveTopShelf | 5 days 23 hours ago by LiveTopShelf |
| Engineering student in Southern Cal soon to graduate I have a fascination in Oil and Gas (Petroleum) all that energy stuff really fascinates and interests me but I am also into the whole finance deal. I see myself doing the whole MBA deal but not too sure what doors that would open? Wall Street?... What's up Guys??? Advice!!!! | 1 | 1 week 13 hours ago by SouthBayRider2 | 1 week 8 hours ago by Kejsaren |
| Hello!
I'm a high school senior who will be going to a target school in the fall. I'm really interested in finance and business (especially investment banking, since it seems to open up to really good opportunities).
I'm still trying to decide what to do this summer before... Hey guys! | 7 | 1 week 4 days ago by HDown113 | 1 week 3 days ago by HDown113 |
| Hey guys!
I've been thinking about this quite a bit. I see everywhere here on WSO that you gotta network to get somewhere in banking or whatever career path you've chosen. Why is it like this? I do not understand, it seems to me most MDs and alike are assholes that nobody wants to... Networking and business | 5 | 1 week 3 days ago by Truman | 1 week 3 days ago by Truman |
| Hello everyone. I am new to this site and recently took interest in the investment banking industry. However, I attend UCSB and our resources are limited but apparently successful in connecting students with alumni within the industry.
I am a first year student and I like to think I have a... First year, non-target, ideal path/advice? | 6 | 1 week 4 days ago by saldana95 | 1 week 3 days ago by saldana95 |
