Rhodes scholar vs. BB IBD
Would you take a full-time BB IBD job in a good industry group (Citi/CS/BAML, think Industrials/Energy) or a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford (Economics)? The BB IBD job is probably more relevant to PE/HF, but I feel that a rhodes scholarship could open doors as well
Would the answer change if it were top BB (GS/MS) or elite boutique (Moelis/Lazard/Greenhill) IBD? More justifiable to take that over rhodes? Obviously if its BX restructuring or PE or GS TMT etc. or something ridiculous that's preferable to any scholarship, but otherwise would a rhodes be a smart move over a regular IBD job?






haha, tough one you lucky
haha, tough one you lucky bastard
Interested in knowing this as
Interested in knowing this as well. One person I know of did a few SA stints, took the Rhodes, then came back to work at GS and later a HF.
I'd talk to the bank. Goldman
I'd talk to the bank. Goldman offers deferments for Teach For America - somehow I think a Rhodes would also qualify. And, yes, I would take the scholarship - it is a pretty big deal.
I'd take the scholarship as
I'd take the scholarship as well. I think it will open many more doors down the line and is definitely very impressive on a resume.
not sure if you are
not sure if you are serious?
take the scholarship, even over undergrad BX pe or whatever..
talk with the banks, but dont limit yourself, you will have more/better opps after 2 years at Oxford
congratz, kudos, hats off..
I don't think anyone has
I don't think anyone has actually turned down the rhodes. It truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Myron rolle postponed the nfl
Myron rolle postponed the nfl for the rhodes. Postponing BB IBD for it should be an easy decision
notaspammer: Myron rolle
Myron rolle postponed the nfl for the rhodes. Postponing BB IBD for it should be an easy decision
Yes people have postponed it, but i've never heard of anyone who turned it down outright. There are multiple rhodes scholars who leave oxford after just 1 year to work or go back to school.
Rhodes.
Rhodes.
definitely scholarship, even
definitely scholarship, even if you can't defer. I'd imagine you can come out on top to most programs with that under your belt. It's a big fucking deal with a lower acceptance rate and a more rigorous application process than a GS analyst position
... but did you get the
... but did you get the Rhodes?
1) Some banks will allow you
1) Some banks will allow you to defer, and if it's so you can take the Rhodes, they may be even more willing, since it looks great for them to have you work for them after.
2) Rhodes is an extremely rare and prestigious opportunity, more so than working in a mid-tier BB's industry group. You can go back and do finance later - I agree the Rhodes will definitely open doors anyways, more so than a "regular" IBD job.
3) Congrats!
Take the Rhodes, is this
Take the Rhodes, is this thread a joke? The US military postpones service for recipients at the academies, never mind postponing the NFL...
Accepting the Rhodes should be one of the easiest decisions a Rhodes scholar has to make.
Congratulations, but come on you should be able to make this decision on your own without any hesitation.
Takes the Rhodes, open much
Takes the Rhodes, open much more doors, and when you enter the workforce you'll start with higher pay.
A Rhodes Scholarship is great
A Rhodes Scholarship is great if you want to go into politics.
But somewhere along the way, I think you lied to yourself with that application. The Rhodes committee genuinely looks for people who are trying to make the world a better place, who show compassion and kindness for others, and to be brutally honest, that's not consistent with the world of New York finance.
Figure out what your values are, and what you want your future to look like. I think you're going to take the BB offer instead. Not because it's more or less prestigious, or better for you, but because it's being honest to yourself. You went through the whole process of bank recruiting without flinching, and that should tell you something about yourself.
Congratulations and good luck to you. Work hard and enjoy a great life.
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The fact that this guy is
So from reading the comments,
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Talent is hitting a target no one can hit.
Genius is hitting a target no one can see.
Definitely take the Rhodes
So which one are you?
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Macroecon: I don't like your
Talent is hitting a target no one can hit.
Genius is hitting a target no one can see.
EURCHF parity: I disagree
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