How do you get into IB from a semi-target?
Hey Guys,
I just graduated in 3 years from UPhoenix with a triple major in math, physics and computer science and a 3.91 GPA. I've interned at a top bank the last 3 summers in their telling department but I am very interested in investment banking and am having some trouble breaking in having not gone to an ivy,
Where I come from, Phoenix is viewed on the same level as the lower ivies and Duke, but apparently in NYC (where I wanna work), Phoenix just isn't considered a top college. Is this true? And will the fact that I graduated with a high GPA in three years with a tough triple major compensate for Phoenix's lack of prestige when compared to ivies?
What do you guys recommend that I do to get a job at a top investment bank like Evercore or Goldman? I'd even be willing to do an internship just to prove myself or even work at a less prestigious firm in IB.
If I don't get a job by the end of the summer, do you think I should try to enroll in DeVry's MBA program (if I can get in) and take advantage of OCR there? I was thinking of waiting it out and applying for my MBA at Trump when it gets reinstated since it's a top target for IB/Consulting. Do you guys agree? Any other advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
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lmao that was a good troll post. +1 for you sir
This was the shittiest troll post I've seen in awhile. You need to get your eyes checked.
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I wouldn't do this. You already have a degree. Trump seems to be focusing a lot more on extracurriculars and GMAT as of late. I think a 3.91 from Phoenix should be fine if you can get some amazing extracurriculars (I.e. Climbing Mount Everest, leading a charity with 30+ members, playing a pro sport, etc.) and can rock a 750+ on the GMAT. When it comes down to it though, it's really a crapshoot. I know people with mediocre stats and amazing stories who got in and I also know a guy with a 3.8 GPA from Princeton and 4 years of experience at KKR who got into Stanford and Wharton but rejected from Trump.
Which semitarget is better for IB? (Originally Posted: 04/16/2013)
What school will provide me the best opportunities regarding investment banking.
UNC - Chapel Hill (not Kenan Flagler): Arts & Sciences Econ major Vanderbilt: Arts & Sciences Econ major
I am particularly interested in BB firms. Thank you
Do something that doesn't have "arts" in the major, unless you are going to school in New England.
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt. But how much are you paying for each school total?
The money is not really an issue. I just want to be at a place that would give me a better shot.
I know that lots of BB recruit at UNC, but is that true for Vanderbilt as well? I did a Linkedin search and found out that Vandy has placed more students at BBs in NY than UNC.
I know that it's MUCH easier to get in UNC is you're in state, so does that compromise the quality of students admitted?
People that have said Vanderbilt, could you please give me few reasons supporting your argument?
Thank you so much.
The point is that your business school is where the recruiting will be, not the college of arts and sciences.
@Kassad, yeah but since I am a transfer student I would need to wait for a semester before I am eligible to apply to business school. This may delay my graduation...
So you're going to cut yourself off from OCR (the very reason you're transferring in the first place, I assume, to get a job) so that you can avoid sticking around for a few more months? Do you realize that in your quest to avoid taking a few extra courses for a summer/winter/throughout your remaining time in college, you'll nullify one of the biggest advantages that transferring provides?
Why don't you just take a few more classes/test out of materials or, big shock here: take an extra semester? This way, you'll actually be able to take advantage of recruiting, which is, I assume, the entire reason you're transferring? Alumni are nice and all but having access to JOBS is prettttty advantageous. Just my 2 cents.
For Charlotte - UNC. Pretty much everywhere else, Vandy.
Vandy
Guys could you please provide a brief reasoning behind Vandy?
I know that lots of people here are preferring Vandy, but why? All my cousins went to Vandy and according to them it is not as IB oriented. They were pre med.
@Kasssad,
You are right. I guess if I had to choose between unemployment or one semester in school then the choice is pretty obvious. That said, I was trying to avoid that IF possible.
Is UNC really a semi-target? All of my friends there have access to most of the firms that recruit at HYPSWM.
MS recruits a ton of UNC kids.
Okay, I think I will go with UNC and then apply for Kenan Flagler during the first semester.
Vandy does well in Houston. I can't speak for NY, though.
I have 5 guys in my BB SA in NYC that are from vandy
I go to Vandy and I can say it places pretty well into IB, especially BofA. Vandy has been the most-represented school in BofA's analyst class each of the last 5 years. GS, Jefferies, Harris Williams, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, RW Baird, a bunch of others all recruit on campus. Most other BBs at least have a resume drop. Can't speak to UNC but Vandy is definitely pretty good if you want to go into banking.
This is so confusing...
You posted a "which school is better thread". I'm amazed the responses have been this good...
Even if $$ isn't an issue, what's the price discrepancy? I think UNC and Vandy are similar enough that you should look at $$.
I'd still go with Vandy though because 1) it's a top private, so it has more "prestige" than any state school would have; 2) not as many people there want IB, so competition is less; and 3) at the very least, there's equal recruiting compared to UNC. But I do have a private school bias.
I was recently admitted to both schools and still have not received my award package.
Thank you so much for the response guys. I am still waiting for Cornell (AEM) and Northwestern. We will see how that goes. More than likely I will have to choose between UNC and Vandy though.
Help a sophmore looking to get into IB (Semi-target) (Originally Posted: 06/20/2012)
I am going to be a sophmore at what I guess you can classify as a semi-target (Most of our students go the Big Four route, but a few BBs like GS recruit on campus for both S/T and IB, but at a very limited number). What steps do you think I should take to get into IB?
My Background:
GPA: 3.85/4.00
Current Internship: Working with a F500 company in their finance department, specifically with their coorperate development and Management Reporting teams.
Activities at school:
Analyst for a student managed fund --We manage $500,000 through a top-down approach. Use Bloomberg terminals and the ability to network with the best firms from OCR before other students can.
President of M&A Club --Educate members on M&A process, and the larger field of IB,VC, and P/E.
Club Sport Member
How does a freshman get to be president of a club?
Start his/her own club
I was President of three clubs my freshman year...that I started. List of club members: Flake, Flake's mom.
New from a semi-target with IB hopes (Originally Posted: 03/25/2016)
Hi everyone.
I've been a lurker for the past few months figured now would be as good a time to introduce myself as ever. I'm a current soph at a semi-target, which, from my name, I'm sure you can guess. I'm currently pursuing a finance and analytics double concentration amidst my business admin major with about a 3.5 gpa and am knee deep in applications. I've sent about 40 (+/-). I've gotten 3 responses in total. 1 was a "we don't take sophomores, but thanks for your interest". One was a legitimate shot with a boutique IB, which ultimately turned from two interviews into a "we'd prefer junior applicants, because it would be ideal for future hiring purposes." Finally, I'm amidst an interview process and am waiting for a 2nd round call as a credit research analyst for a small-mid size asset manager, which I'm very excited about. So I've been trying to suppress my desperation this late into the process. As a sidenote, I didn't start late. That's for sure. It's rather been an unfortunately more drawn out than I would've liked.
One thing that I was not expecting was to be so humbled so quickly. Granted, I know full well that I'm a sophomore and have a lot ahead. I'm reservedly excited about it, though, and would love to talk with anyone about their beginnings and their respective approaches to this process- regardless of seniority.
Thanks in advance and I look forward to learning from all you guys.
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