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Cybersecurity Student - New to WSO / Finance in general
Good day everyone; I am currently a cybersecurity student at I suppose would be considered a non-target, although it is held pretty high in the cybersecurity field. I am looking to learn more about finance and finance jobs, maybe pick up a minor or some certifications if I can. So far I had an IT...
UTS to USYD transfer for IB
Hi, I'm a Dutch international student at UTS doing a bachelor's in Econ. I'm halfway through my first semester + I have 24 credits from recognition from prior learning. My sister works in VC in LDN and she urged and inspired me to get into IB/PE/HF/VC or Consulting starting ASAP. I know getting high...
International Student : Break into USA IB
hello wso, Im a french BBA student at a target french business school (emlyon its like top 4 in france, basically you can go to MBB & EB/BB) and I would like to work in IB in New York for some years then come back in France. I was thinking of doing a Master in Finance degree (STEM) in USA after my...
Struggling with Application Timelines
Hey monkeys, I am a female and sophomore at a target small college with a strong alumni network. I feel like I am struggling with the timelines for internships for the 2024 summer. While I have been networking thoroughly and making strong connections, it seems like the applications close before I...
Non-Target Freshman: Should I stay or should I go
I'm hoping to get some advice from anybody who's been in a similar position or has experience and can help a friend out. I'm a Canadian freshman attending a Canadian very non-target school in Canada (not Ontario) pursuing investment banking. I have a lot of other things going for me, and I've been...
First Year Student Grind
I’m a first year uni student in Toronto. I know it’s not common for first years to secure an internship but that isn’t stopping me from trying. I’m at the point where I’m cold emailing boutiques as I’ve tried most of the BB’s and all the top 6. My question is how would an internship...
How to make the most out of my upcoming internship and set myself up for high finance
Hello everyone, I am a 2nd year student at a non-target school. I recently signed an offer to work as a Financial Analyst intern at RBC. I got lucky and got the 200 Bay Street location, and was wondering how I could use this to my advantage. I know Bay Street is supposed to be the best place to...
Cover Letter for Spring programs
Hello, I'm a first-year student of a three year program at a top target in France and I plan to applying to several Spring Insight Programs in London and Paris to get a valuable experience about the finance industry before getting summer internships for my second year. I have never had a work...
What do you think about the PC from Columbia University/EDX in Corporate Finance?
do you think its enough valuable for an investment banking internship/1st year? (i also have several freelance experiences on fiverr and other freelance platforms, i have a solid profile in tradingview as well: Thomas_Zito >> 2000 followers, Nominated Editor Pick's 2023, Affiliate Partnership with...
I want to be rich. Any advice from any professional would be greatly appreciated.
Hello, I am a high school student from Quebec, Canada. I will soon graduate and hence have to decide on what I will do with my life. I would love to have advice from any experienced workers on here. I earn the best marks in my grade in every subject and I work extremely hard at whatever I do. Given...
What's the most reasonable career path I should consider PE/VC as a student with an a-typical background
I'm an electrical engineering undergraduate going into the final year from Ireland. My professional background is in software engineering. I taught myself how to code at like 10 years old (20 now) and have been working the past year in a seed stage start up backed by a pretty large VC firm...
Too late for internships?
Currently rising junior at a non-target school looking for internships for summer 2024. I don't have a ton of experience, but I have a perfect GPA studying math and econ, while also holding leadership positions as an athlete at my school. Interested in capital markets and consulting. Right now I am...
What is the best STEM-OPT eligible Degree for Investment Banking Roles?
I am an international student applying to target colleges next application cycle. I understand that STEM-OPT majors are best for looking to break into the industry as the 2 year extension give you a better chance at the H1B visa if sponsored. Thus, I would like to understand which STEM eligible...
Ways to increase chances at Wall St job by starting early?
Hey everyone, I'm gonna drop some info about myself and see if anyone would share some advice about how to increase my odds of working on wall st or anyones personal stories. I am 19 years old and recently finished my freshman year of college. I am a finance major and economics minor at a non-ivy...
Investment and research group on IB, macro, equities in Europe.
Hi, I am trying to find a company/organization in Europe that is composed of students from different European universities that is dedicated to financial research, investment banking, and finance. It is composed of young students. I saw it on Linkedin but I don't remember now which one it is. It is...
Looking to get into IB but have an account in default from years ago
Hi everyone. I was a reckless spender when I was younger and racked up quite the credit bill (around $15k). The account eventually defaulted in 2020, and I haven't done anything about it. It is with a top 5 bank here in Canada. I decided to pursue a career in finance because of exactly what I went...
College Decisions! Do I go with the bird in the hand or the two in the bush?
Hello Monkeys, I am a senior in highschool who will be committing to university within the week. My options right now are Villanova School of Business (60k), UMD Smith (30k), and OSU Fisher (30k). I have also been waitlisted to UVA and Notre Dame which I would also highly consider if accepted. I am...
Chances of BB
Hello, I am a freshman at a semi target school in the NW. I have an extensive network that I have developed through (quite surprisingly) the automotive industry. Long story short my uncle had nice cars that I had access to through high school and I was able to meet amazing people through that. I...
How To Plan A Successful CRE Career Straight Out of UG
Before I get MS for sounding like a hardo, let me explain myself really quick - I immigrated from a third world country to the US for a better life so advice that goes along the line of "just relax, your early career doesn't matter that much" never sits well with me. I didn't leave my friends and...
Summer 2023 Trading/Analyst Internships That are Still Open to Applicants?
Sophomore at CUNY Baruch here, wondering if there are any internships for summer 2023 still accepting applicants. I messed up and applied to the CUNY Centerbridge fellowship and assumed that I'd at least get an interview but that didn't pan out, and at first glance it looks like all of the...
Is it wrong to network with people on the opposite side of a deal?
The title is pretty self-explanatory. Working at a PE firm for the summer and often see either very interesting opposing sponsors or top-tier advisors for the sell-side team. Given I'm aiming for an IB spot out of undergrad, would it be wrong to network with the sellside advisors? Appreciate any...
tech or IB? need advice.
Hi guys, A sophomore interning at a BB here. I have a junior offer that can possibly turn into a full-time job. I actually want to do business operations/growth in tech but I come from a low-income family and money is important to me. I did not work as much as I expected this summer, mainly because...
Turning 20 and in Need of Some Life Advice
Hi WSO community,This is my first post here. While it might be strange asking strangers here for life advice, I'd really like to hear your perspectives on this. I'm currently a rising sophomore going to a target school, where ~20% of people go into finance, and ~15% into consulting (a rough...
I'm done
Not much to be said; not looking for pity; I just want to let it out somewhere (too embarrassed to share with ppl around me). I've pretty much struck out of all the firms that recruit from my semi-target school, and it doesn't make it much easier I'm a non-diverse international. Just seeing all the...
Worth transferring from UK to US?
I am asian american currently at one of the low-target British uni (UCL/Warwick) and interested in IB and strategy consulting. I went to high school in the States, but I ended up in UK because I wanted to live in Europe at some point in my life and because my applications with US did not go well (My...
How to Calculate Unit Rents From By The Bed Rent Roll
All - we're looking at a student deal that has rents broken out by the bed, I'm looking to condense it into a by the unit rent. I have unit #', market rents, and actual rents. Any ideas for combining the by-the-bed rents into one unit rent? (Each of the units is split differently (1, 2, 3, 4,...
Intro to Corporate Finance
I am a current (Junior) at Florida State University, getting a B.S in Finance & Business Management. I just moved to the United States and wanted to know some tips to get into Corporate Finance. I am not sure what jobs to seek, nor where to start once I graduate. my Main goal is to be a CEO of a...
Advise For A Non-Target School Student
Hello everyone, I am a 4th semester sophomore at a public state school of around 8,000 students. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and am triple majoring in Finance, Accounting, and Personal Financial Planning. I am very involved on campus as I am part of the honors program, president of 2 clubs,...
Questions from a Prospective Quant
Hello, Brand new account but have been a lurker at WSO for a while. I am currently a high school senior and am quite interested in going into quant trading or related area. Any insight or wisdom into the following questions would be much appreciated: 1. Best Major/minor combinations for an aspiring...
Ohio University, Ohio State University, or Cleveland State University
Hi, so here's the stitch, I'm currently a high school senior (in name only, I've already completed the required amount of credits last year) taking duel enrollment classes at a local community college before graduating and transferring to a university in June. I want to go into Equity research...
1st UK SMIF Conference
The US has had Student Managed Investment Fund conferences for several years but the UK is having its first in March. SMIFUK22 - the UK's Conference of Student Managed Investment Funds is taking place on March 9, 2022 at the University of York. It is being organized by the University of York and the...
IU Kelley Transfer Prospects
Hi everyone, I am currently a freshman direct-admit at IU's Kelley School of Business looking to transfer. I have almost completed the first semester, and I'm fairly certain I will end with a 4.0 (currently have above 96% in all of my classes, even with 18 credit hours. None of my finals seem...
Paying Students for Access to Equity Research
Hi, I run a 5-man consulting outfit which needs constant access to Equity Research reports from reputable banks. I know that many UK students have access to it through their University portals and I am willing to pay you a fee to get your log-in info and be able to access / download the research....
Im a new monkey in this website who just want tips to use this place
I came here because I thing that it could be very helpful in my future career but i dont know to many things about interviews and banking (im a simple university student who never worked) so i cant post anything useful for other users or ask interesting questions. I would appreciate if you teach me...
Consulting Fellowship at Student Strategy Firm
Break into consulting with a fellowship. Applications are out for Alect, the nation's first Gen Z-focused strategy firm. Composed of over 75 students, we have partnered with federal campaigns for the U.S. House and Senate, venture-backed startups, flagship mayoral races, and philanthropic...
Trying to figure out what I'm doing, could use some career direction!
I’m going to make this as short as possible. Please be brutally honest I need some to decide on a career direction. Excuse any unnecessary info. 23 y/o male graduated with a Graphic Information Technology (GIT) degree from Arizona State University in May 2021. GIT combines advertising, marketing,...
Economics undergraduate seeking advice on masters and internships
Dear Recruiters, Masters students (past or present) & fellow forum users. I need your advice! I have just graduated with an 80%+ BSc in Economics at an above-average (but nothing special) University in the UK. I was accepted onto the MSc Investment & Wealth Management masters programme at Imperial...
Target schools in the Netherlands
What are some target school in the Netherlands and also what degree would be best to venture into IB? I know of Erasmus University but what degree would be best? Also is there any target schools with "HBO opleiding" before going to take my masters at Erasmus if that's possible?
2 Internships Freshman Year...Resume Advice
Hey guys, I'm a rising sophomore at a target school, and I'm currently doing two internships this summer. One is remotely at a MM Asian investment bank, where I'm mostly doing grunt work, but the other one is a NYC boutique where I'm currently working on a SPAC M&A deal. I have the MM Asian bank on...
Banks and University Course on Transcripts
Hey so I'm in 2nd year and my course selection is coming up and I have 8 required business classes that I need to take (Which already include 2 Finance, 2 Stats, 1 Accounting and other math and finance heavy classes). And too boost my gpa I was thinking about taking some easy courses (Theatre,...
I want to work in an HF. I am a bit confused and need advice.
Good afternoon! My name is Victor and I am 21 years old. A pleasure to meet you and meet you :) I would like to work in a quant future in an HF and I would like your advice to achieve it. I am a Mathematics student at a non-target university in Spain and my grades vary a bit (in some subjects I have...
I Switched Majors...
Hey guys, I'm a 24 year old African American woman and I recently quit Nursing to go into Business. I want to become an Investment Banker and I am currently enrolled in an online bachelors degree program for Business Finance. I see a lot of people talking about target schools and non-target schools...
I'm NEW!
Hello everyone, I am a 24 year old student and of course I hate my current job. I want to become an Investment Banker after wasting 3 years studying Nursing. I wanted to know if you guys had any tips on school, coursework, etc. I encourage all onions related to entering this field whether they are...
Undergrad planning on going after full time MBB roles but confused about when to apply
From my understanding, the recruiting process starts in the Fall with applications due in August/September. However, there are also July deadlines for undergrads seeking full-time consulting roles at least for McKinsey snd BCG. I have no idea when to apply. Will there still be August/Sept...
Is it worth it starting to study at 17?
As the title says, should I start studying after I get out of school or wait another year? Can you get IB/consulting internships at 17? I will turn 18 at the end of February if that matters.
Which undergrad should I choose for finance/IB?
Hi, I am in the midst of deciding between Queen's Comm, Ivey, Waterloo Financial Mathematics with Co-op, McGill, and UBC. I'm looking for a program that stands out/ is well recognized amongst hirees in top IB firms and has a good balance between an academic and social life. Can you please rank these...
New User Introduction - Undergraduate Student
I'm an undergraduate business student and I'll be majoring in finance starting from June. I recently discovered my interest for Finance and Economics and I'd love to read about it here to gain more insight about the respective fields.
Help me select a college from my offers please !
Hey guys ! I am an international applicant (indian) and I will be starting my undegrad later this year. I want to get into IB at a BB after undergrad (preferably in NYC) with alternate preferences towards consulting, asset management and real estate, in that order. I currently have offers from...
General Introduction
Hello everyone! I hope everyone is happy and healthy during the covid-era! I am currently a student looking to gain some insight and advice that I would need to break into finance/investment banking/wealth management. Specifically, I am interested in learning about the necessary steps that I should...
Apply for US summer internships as a European student?
Hello everyone, I am a French student graduating in 2023 and I was wondering if it would be possible to apply for summer internships in the US for 2022 (I saw that several banks and shops had already opened their applications for this region). I plan to apply for summer internships in London but...
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