JamesHetfield:
I think Goldman offers something called a "Community Bridge" program, which is targeted at CC students.

I looked that up and it says on their site that it's for their technology group, does that mean their back office or is it an IB group working specifically with technology?

 
mango001:
What division are you interested in? Idk what your GPA or personality are like, but I'd think you'd have a decent shot in S&T.

4.0 as of now, I've always thought S&T was oriented more towards advanced engineering types? M&A seems most appealing to me but I'm sure everyone says that

 
SkinsFan:
4.0 as of now, I've always thought S&T was oriented more towards advanced engineering types? M&A seems most appealing to me but I'm sure everyone says that

S&T is more geared towards poker-playing party animals. Or just anyone good at math and taking risks.

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I'm also hoping to transfer to a semi target/target from a CC. I'm a year behind but if you find any valuable information like the GS program, please let me know as well. I would appreciate it very much.

 

Tons of banking analysts at BB (GS, MS, JPM, BAML, CS, C) and elite boutiques (Lazard, evercore) transferred from community colleges to target and semi target schools. Impossible is nothing my friends.

 

If you've got a toddler IB is not the place to be. Anyway, and you've not got much chance right now as banks will, at best, put you on the 'mummy' development path if not outright refuse to employ you.

Best path would be to get into a commercial bank. They've generally got far better work / life balance and are more accommodating of people with parenting responsibilities. Once the kid is in school and you've got a bit of experience under your belt then look to move to a mid tier boutique and then try and progress from there.

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I was pretty much in your position a few years ago (complete non-profit for front office, Target for back office), solid GPA, and a big interest in banking. I worked really hard, landed an S&T internship and then a boutique IB internship, gained some solid skills and transaction experience over that summer and fall semester (yes, I went to school FT and interned pretty much full time - as a lot of people do - as bankers don't care about your homework on a Saturday or Tuesday, for that matter), networked with as many people that I could, worked on prsenting my resume in the best possible light, and went for it. It is definitely possible, but not if you spend all of your time worrying about other possibilities.

You have to ask yourself how much is it worth and, as a junior, are you sure you can, and want to, just up and move to a Target school, take on the debt, and retake courses. Next, becoming a lawyer is by no means a guarantee to break into banking after a few years - plus, attaining a 170+ LSAT and/or getting into Top law schools is not a terribly easy feat. I'm not sure to what kind of hustling you are referring, but I think networking, applying, and searching for any internships in IB is a great start. Work that network, join the clubs, attend the events, and meet executives - IB or not, they may be able to put you in touch with someone closer to what you want. It's definitely tough to break in from a non-target, especially a target solely for back office as that is where every company wants to initially put you, but it can absolutely be done. If you need any further clarification, or have any other questions, feel free to shoot me an email or a PM. Good luck.

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There are hundreds of threads that give general comments and tips for breaking into banking from a non-traditional background. Just do a search for those.

If you want more specific help based on your background / how to spin things in interviews, then post your resume (on razume.com) and link it here so we can see exactly where you stand.

 

I actually know a non-traditional student who got a BB FT offer, so don't worry about that. And to address your concerns: a) no, attending info sessions and such does not look iffy, you have the right to the very same resources as everyone else

b) it is illegal for companies to discriminate based on your age, so no bank would take that risk

c) and as i have noticed from my friend's experience: don't put your age out there, meaning don't make up excuses for why you haven't gone to college earlier and such.

d) i'm sure you have pursued some great things between high school and now, since you had been accepted into a rigorous and selective school. use these experiences to your advantage! i'm convinced you'd be able to tell a way more exciting story during an interview than a 20 year old who hasn't seen anything past his back yard.

e) NU is not a target of the same caliber as harvard, but they do have quite a decent placement. yes, fewer banks might come on campus, and maybe opportunities won't be falling on your lap. but a little determination will take you far since NU has a good recognizable brand

 

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