Will I ever make it into I-banking?

You have no chance in hell.

It's possible.

You're giving very little details, except a bunch of negative and a bit of positive - "good grades"

Given the fact that you dropped out and are now going to school again, you are probably older. The question will inevitably come up of what you've done between now and then and why you've taken such a non-traditional path. Additionally, your age might be an issue for analyst programs (which is what you'd be targeting straight out of U Grad). Finally, not all CCs are equal, nor are all majors from CCs. At the very least you will need a lot of networking and some luck - additionally, you should be targeting smaller shops (especially if you are a business major). You've got a shot, but it won't be easy.

Your best bet might be to get a solid job after U Grad, work a few years, volunteer, get a good GMAT and then push for a good MBA program - from there you'd have a much better chance at breaking into IB - of course this assumes you build a strong enough application to get into a solid MBA program.

I wouldn't "bank" on it.

also, to the poster above me, you aren't required to disclose your age in any applications you make to banks, so unless he looks 30, no one will know.

Talk for the reply. I will take this in to further detail.

I'm majoring in economics. I got two 3.5 since I've been back to school. A teacher recommended me to tutor students in economics. Made deans list. Ranking wise, my CC is probably first or second in the state ranking wise. I have heard of other students getting into "top" schools from my CC, so it cant be that much of a pushover, CC wise. Also, I got a job working in corporate security, now shift supervisor. So, striving to put myself in the right direction. Unfortunately, I just feel like it a little too late.

I'm guessing my best bet would be to get two unpaid internship, or if I get lucky a low level paid one, while in school. Where would I look for this kind of internship?

What kind of job would I look for when I grad? what is considered a "solid job"?

Unless that was you under a different alias, this question has been asked before. Search the forums and you may be able to get more info.

OP, what 4-year university are you looking at transferring to?

Get a 4.0 the next two semesters and transfer to the best state-school in your state.

Do well there, and you have will increase your IB potential 100x.

CCM? I've had a lot of friends that have managed to transfer into Rutgers from there so its definitely possible and then just take it from there.

good luck.

brookdale ^ Monmouth county

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IB may not be in your future my friend, sorry

I hate to steal this guys thunder for starting this thread but I have a few questions and don't want to spam that box on the ride side of the screen by making another topic that has similar other topics already (this is more personal).

I have been applying to a lot of IBs recently in a lot of locations. BB, Boutiques, etc in London, NYC, LA, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, and SF (SF? yes, SF). My first question is this: I've got a pretty good resume (of course that's a relative statement but lots of EC stuff like Student Gov, president of 2 organizations, etc). I put 1 work reference for a grocery store I worked at in high school for 2 1/2 years as it seemed more relevant than the job i have now. I pay for college by way of loans and working 25 hours/week at a freight dock and commuting to school from home. should I put the freight dock on there? Do they care that i am able to balance all of that or will they say "blue collar? get used to it, this is no place for you" type thing?

Second question. I had a meeting with the MD of a top BB firm i interned with (PWM) last summer as well as some top faculty at my school. It was about expanding the schools internship program and more or less securing spots for future students. the meeting went well and the MD loved the enthusiasm. this was yesterday. I want to call Monday and thank him and I am trying to figure out how to wedge in something like "do you know any people in nyc or charlotte that you could give my resume/cover letter to?" I feel it might be a conflict of interest since I'm calling to say thanks for a separate issue. How should I approach it?

Grab your balls and start cold calling people. Anything is possible. I had a beer with a VP at JPM who flunked out of college, went to work selling mortgages or some shit for 5 years, then got his shit together and went back to some random school, then got some other bullshit job, and finally got into IBD. You know how? Before he fired his resume into the abyss that was JPM, he had had 19 sit-down, face-to-face conversations with JPM employees.

Do you have that amount of dedication? If so, you have a shot. If not, then you're fucked.

agree with Epictetus. you may not fit the criteria instantly but who you get to know and impress on a personal level speaks volumes. start networking hardcore.

And I thought my chance at BB was tiny...

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