“I had the opportunity to have a one-on-one mentorship call with Pablo, and I can confidently say that it was an incredibly valuable experience. What stood out to me most was his ability to draw from his diverse professional background and translate those experiences into practical, actionable advice. One of the things I appreciated most was that our conversation went beyond the typical career advice you hear repeatedly. Pablo took the time to understand where I currently stand, what I hope to accomplish, and some of the challenges I am navigating as I work toward my career goals. Rather than offering generic suggestions, he provided specific recommendations that I could immediately begin implementing. Ultimately, that is what moves the needle: not simply knowing what you should be doing, but understanding how to approach it and what steps to take next.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“I had the opportunity to have a one-on-one mentorship call with Pablo, and I can confidently say that it was an incredibly valuable experience. What stood out to me most was his ability to draw from his diverse professional background and translate those experiences into practical, actionable advice. One of the things I appreciated most was that our conversation went beyond the typical career advice you hear repeatedly. Pablo took the time to understand where I currently stand, what I hope to accomplish, and some of the challenges I am navigating as I work toward my career goals. Rather than offering generic suggestions, he provided specific recommendations that I could immediately begin implementing. Ultimately, that is what moves the needle: not simply knowing what you should be doing, but understanding how to approach it and what steps to take next.”
“My WSO mentor was extremely helpful throughout our resume review and gave me a number of specific, actionable insights that significantly improved how I presented my experiences. What I appreciated most was that she did not just point out areas that could be improved. She explained exactly what I should change, why those changes mattered, and how recruiters would likely interpret different parts of my resume. One of the biggest areas she helped me with was quantifying my experiences. She encouraged me to add more data points throughout my resume so that my accomplishments were more concrete and credible. For example, she helped me recognize that my high school experiences could be strengthened by adding numbers that demonstrated the scale of my involvement and achievements instead of simply describing what I did. This helped make experiences that were several years old feel much more relevant and impactful. She also gave me valuable advice on strengthening the education section of my resume. She recommended adding relevant coursework under my college experience so that recruiters could quickly see the classes I have taken that relate to finance, accounting, economics, and other areas relevant to investment banking. This was a relatively small change, but it helped me better communicate the foundation of knowledge I am developing in college. Another major takeaway was the importance of using data points in my professional experience. She pushed me to think about how I could quantify the work I have completed in my internships and other jobs. Instead of simply saying that I conducted research or analyzed transactions, she encouraged me to include the number of transactions, companies, projects, or other measurable outputs whenever possible. This made my bullet points more specific and gave recruiters a clearer understanding of the amount of work I have actually completed. She also identified smaller technical details that I had overlooked. One example was making sure that previous experiences were consistently written in the past tense. She explained how consistency in tense and formatting makes a resume look more professional and polished. These types of details were especially useful because they are easy to miss when reviewing your own resume repeatedly. Finally, she helped me rethink how I framed some of my personal interests. Rather than simply listing interests in a way that could be misunderstood or fail to communicate why I cared about them, she helped me describe them in a way that better reflected my actual interests and personality. For example, she helped me position certain interests around fitness, human performance, and optimization in a more professional and understandable way. Overall, the session was extremely valuable because I left with clear changes that I could immediately implement. Her feedback helped me make my resume more quantitative, consistent, professional, and tailored toward investment banking recruiting. More importantly, she helped me understand the reasoning behind each recommendation, which will allow me to apply the same principles as I continue adding experiences and updating my resume in the future.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 3.2/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 4.6/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“My WSO mentor was extremely helpful throughout our resume review and gave me a number of specific, actionable insights that significantly improved how I presented my experiences. What I appreciated most was that she did not just point out areas that could be improved. She explained exactly what I should change, why those changes mattered, and how recruiters would likely interpret different parts of my resume. One of the biggest areas she helped me with was quantifying my experiences. She encouraged me to add more data points throughout my resume so that my accomplishments were more concrete and credible. For example, she helped me recognize that my high school experiences could be strengthened by adding numbers that demonstrated the scale of my involvement and achievements instead of simply describing what I did. This helped make experiences that were several years old feel much more relevant and impactful. She also gave me valuable advice on strengthening the education section of my resume. She recommended adding relevant coursework under my college experience so that recruiters could quickly see the classes I have taken that relate to finance, accounting, economics, and other areas relevant to investment banking. This was a relatively small change, but it helped me better communicate the foundation of knowledge I am developing in college. Another major takeaway was the importance of using data points in my professional experience. She pushed me to think about how I could quantify the work I have completed in my internships and other jobs. Instead of simply saying that I conducted research or analyzed transactions, she encouraged me to include the number of transactions, companies, projects, or other measurable outputs whenever possible. This made my bullet points more specific and gave recruiters a clearer understanding of the amount of work I have actually completed. She also identified smaller technical details that I had overlooked. One example was making sure that previous experiences were consistently written in the past tense. She explained how consistency in tense and formatting makes a resume look more professional and polished. These types of details were especially useful because they are easy to miss when reviewing your own resume repeatedly. Finally, she helped me rethink how I framed some of my personal interests. Rather than simply listing interests in a way that could be misunderstood or fail to communicate why I cared about them, she helped me describe them in a way that better reflected my actual interests and personality. For example, she helped me position certain interests around fitness, human performance, and optimization in a more professional and understandable way. Overall, the session was extremely valuable because I left with clear changes that I could immediately implement. Her feedback helped me make my resume more quantitative, consistent, professional, and tailored toward investment banking recruiting. More importantly, she helped me understand the reasoning behind each recommendation, which will allow me to apply the same principles as I continue adding experiences and updating my resume in the future.”
“Anthony was very personable and down to earth. Loved talking to him!”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 4.6/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 4.6/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 4.6/5
- 5 Kindness 4.6/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 4.6/5
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Sep 24, 2026“Anthony was very personable and down to earth. Loved talking to him!”
“Unfortunately, I didn't come away with much actionable feedback or more clarity than when I started.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 3.7/5
- 2 Communication 3.7/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 3.2/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 4.6/5
- 5 Kindness 3.7/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 3.7/5
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Sep 24, 2026“Unfortunately, I didn't come away with much actionable feedback or more clarity than when I started.”
“Super structured & thoughtful”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“Super structured & thoughtful”
“Jaden always answers email within a short amount of time despite the time of the day,he also gives targeted feedbacks, and very kind.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 4.6/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 4.6/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 4.6/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 4.6/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“Jaden always answers email within a short amount of time despite the time of the day,he also gives targeted feedbacks, and very kind.”
“I think looking back this call was only like 30 minutes and then I was charged for 60. Mentor seemed ok, but she did not have the camera on, so I really feel like this time was wasted.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 2.8/5
- 2 Communication 2.8/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways Not rated
- 4 Knowledgeable 2.8/5
- 5 Kindness 2.8/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling Not rated
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Sep 24, 2026“I think looking back this call was only like 30 minutes and then I was charged for 60. Mentor seemed ok, but she did not have the camera on, so I really feel like this time was wasted.”
“This was my first time with Susan, I haven't done a mock interview in a while so I felt a little nervous going through the process again after studying throughout the summer but she smoothed me into it and encourged me to answer some questions I didn't know and was really helpful on helping my understand topics I was close to getting down. ”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“This was my first time with Susan, I haven't done a mock interview in a while so I felt a little nervous going through the process again after studying throughout the summer but she smoothed me into it and encourged me to answer some questions I didn't know and was really helpful on helping my understand topics I was close to getting down. ”
“Emily is so kind, flexible and personable! She was so willing to answer questions on a diverse set of topics and really dug into what I needed help with—not just the topic of my session. I really felt that connecting with her helped me understand my motivations and goals, and what I need to do going forward!”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“Emily is so kind, flexible and personable! She was so willing to answer questions on a diverse set of topics and really dug into what I needed help with—not just the topic of my session. I really felt that connecting with her helped me understand my motivations and goals, and what I need to do going forward!”
“Geoff is always great to work with! He wen't 1 hour over our time to make sure I learned. His feedback is really tangible and he's great with answering questions”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“Geoff is always great to work with! He wen't 1 hour over our time to make sure I learned. His feedback is really tangible and he's great with answering questions”
“Excellent at discussing behavioral frameworks, highly recommend ”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 4.1/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“Excellent at discussing behavioral frameworks, highly recommend ”
“I really like his honesty and how he keeps everything straightforward.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“I really like his honesty and how he keeps everything straightforward.”
“I had a great experience working with Aditya on my resume review. While the Resume Questionnaire seemed daunting at first, it was a worthwhile exercise. Aditya took the time to understand my background and ensured we showcased transferable skills for IB across all of my roles. I also appreciated how much he simplified my resume; the bullets were clean, concise, and easy to digest. His feedback was thoughtful and collaborative throughout the process, and I came away with a much stronger resume that I feel confident using in my recruiting efforts.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 24, 2026“I had a great experience working with Aditya on my resume review. While the Resume Questionnaire seemed daunting at first, it was a worthwhile exercise. Aditya took the time to understand my background and ensured we showcased transferable skills for IB across all of my roles. I also appreciated how much he simplified my resume; the bullets were clean, concise, and easy to digest. His feedback was thoughtful and collaborative throughout the process, and I came away with a much stronger resume that I feel confident using in my recruiting efforts.”
“Our conversation was fine, but he showed up 10 minutes late. ”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 2.8/5
- 2 Communication 1.4/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 3.2/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 3.2/5
- 5 Kindness 3.2/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 2.8/5
Feedback
Sep 23, 2026“Our conversation was fine, but he showed up 10 minutes late. ”
“Great session – my mentor was knowledgeable, kind and patient. He explained why markets didn't drop after last week's rate hike: they're forward-looking and ~99% had already priced it in. The move only came when the Fed chair hinted at more hikes (FedWatch now implies two more by year-end). He also walked me through the sell-side M&A process from RFP to close, plus valuation tips: apples-to-apples comps, minority interest in EV/EBITDA, DCF limits, QoE and FDD. Very actionable – would book again.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 4.1/5
- 2 Communication 3.7/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 4.6/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 4.6/5
- 5 Kindness 4.6/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 3.7/5
Feedback
Sep 23, 2026“Great session – my mentor was knowledgeable, kind and patient. He explained why markets didn't drop after last week's rate hike: they're forward-looking and ~99% had already priced it in. The move only came when the Fed chair hinted at more hikes (FedWatch now implies two more by year-end). He also walked me through the sell-side M&A process from RFP to close, plus valuation tips: apples-to-apples comps, minority interest in EV/EBITDA, DCF limits, QoE and FDD. Very actionable – would book again.”
“Despite the technical difficulties we experienced during the session, I was extremely happy with the mentor’s attitude and willingness to help. I really appreciated the effort to make the session as useful as possible, as well as the flexibility and positive approach throughout. The mentor was very supportive, approachable, and committed to providing valuable feedback on my LinkedIn profile, which made the overall experience very positive.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 4.6/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 23, 2026“Despite the technical difficulties we experienced during the session, I was extremely happy with the mentor’s attitude and willingness to help. I really appreciated the effort to make the session as useful as possible, as well as the flexibility and positive approach throughout. The mentor was very supportive, approachable, and committed to providing valuable feedback on my LinkedIn profile, which made the overall experience very positive.”
“Today’s session with Mark was extremely valuable, as he helped me prepare thoroughly for my coffee chat tomorrow with a Global Head at Goldman Sachs. He provided clear and practical advice on how to approach the conversation, the types of questions I should ask, and how I can make the most of such an important networking opportunity. I feel much more confident going into the meeting, and I am certain that his guidance and pointers will help me handle the conversation effectively and leave a positive impression. As always, Mark was incredibly kind, supportive, and helpful, and it was a genuine pleasure speaking with him. I greatly appreciate the time and effort he continues to dedicate to helping me develop professionally.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 23, 2026“Today’s session with Mark was extremely valuable, as he helped me prepare thoroughly for my coffee chat tomorrow with a Global Head at Goldman Sachs. He provided clear and practical advice on how to approach the conversation, the types of questions I should ask, and how I can make the most of such an important networking opportunity. I feel much more confident going into the meeting, and I am certain that his guidance and pointers will help me handle the conversation effectively and leave a positive impression. As always, Mark was incredibly kind, supportive, and helpful, and it was a genuine pleasure speaking with him. I greatly appreciate the time and effort he continues to dedicate to helping me develop professionally.”
“This was my second time working with Pablo. I really appreciate his insights on how I can approach my recruiting process, specifically pointing me towards roles to target given my unconventional background. He offered to help evaluate roles that I come across to ensure that I am targeting the right listings which is the type of ongoing support that I find particularly valuable.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 23, 2026“This was my second time working with Pablo. I really appreciate his insights on how I can approach my recruiting process, specifically pointing me towards roles to target given my unconventional background. He offered to help evaluate roles that I come across to ensure that I am targeting the right listings which is the type of ongoing support that I find particularly valuable.”
“Gave great inputs on all my questions. Left the call knowing everything I was confused on. Gave great advice on networking, and all other inquiries that I had. He was also very specific on what I should do. Learned so much about what I could go to gain traction in recruiting and other issues regarding that. Most of the advice are also things I would never think of doing, so very beneficial session. He was super friendly and incredibly helpful. I feel way less confused now after this very informative session.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 23, 2026“Gave great inputs on all my questions. Left the call knowing everything I was confused on. Gave great advice on networking, and all other inquiries that I had. He was also very specific on what I should do. Learned so much about what I could go to gain traction in recruiting and other issues regarding that. Most of the advice are also things I would never think of doing, so very beneficial session. He was super friendly and incredibly helpful. I feel way less confused now after this very informative session.”
“The session with Jeremy was very valuable. He was able to provide a plethora of great feedback and insights that really helped elevate the quality of my answers. The biggest value-add was his ability to keep my answers accountable and ensure they aligned to what an interviewer would be looking for in an IB analyst. He also gave great suggestions on how to tighten my TMAY answer so that it's more finance-specific and delivers that narrative/reason to pivot much more naturally. I am going to book another session since I wished there was more time.”
Score Breakdown
This review score is the average of all six sub categories
- 1 Overall Helpfulness 5.0/5
- 2 Communication 5.0/5
- 3 Actionable Takeaways 5.0/5
- 4 Knowledgeable 5.0/5
- 5 Kindness 5.0/5
- 6 Ease of Scheduling 5.0/5
Feedback
Sep 23, 2026“The session with Jeremy was very valuable. He was able to provide a plethora of great feedback and insights that really helped elevate the quality of my answers. The biggest value-add was his ability to keep my answers accountable and ensure they aligned to what an interviewer would be looking for in an IB analyst. He also gave great suggestions on how to tighten my TMAY answer so that it's more finance-specific and delivers that narrative/reason to pivot much more naturally. I am going to book another session since I wished there was more time.”
Real Students. Real Results.
Hear how our alumni used the program to get amazing outcomes
Coming from Case Western, I wasn't a finance major, but WSO Academy was a game-changer. I went from sending 50 emails a month to 1,200 in two months using their automation tools. The mentors helped me totally nail interviews, even for restructuring, leading to my Morgan Stanley IB offer. Definitely worth it!
I got Spring Weeks at Goldman and PJT, then a middle market PE internship in NYC. Recruiting from Singapore was tough, but WSO mentors, especially Cindy, helped me figure out what I really wanted and how to prep for interviews that used to scare me.
Starting early was key. I began networking freshman year even when it felt awkward. My Aggie network was huge and mock interviews made me sharp. Lazard really cared about my behaviorals and who I was. Have a life outside studying... they want the whole you.
As an international student and former varsity soccer player, I started with a blank slate—no accounting class, no playbook. WSO’s structure and mentor network turned chaos into a plan. Repetitions on storytelling and case prep built the muscle I needed to push through rejections and ultimately earn my BCG offer.
I came in late, my resume was a mess, and I wasn’t sure I was ready. WSO Academy got me on track fast. They cleaned up my resume, drilled me on technicals, and helped me break into IB with a boutique, then land Wells Fargo. Super helpful mentors who really knew their stuff.
Breaking into finance as a liberal arts international student at Kenyon felt impossible. My resume was a mess, and I was totally lost. But WSO Academy swooped in... I ramped up networking like crazy (150+ calls!) and their mentors helped me nail my mocks. That preparation led to 3 superdays and my Morgan Stanley offer.
I was doing the work, but my interviews were still all over the place—my stories were rambly and I didn’t know what ‘good’ sounded like. The Academy mentors helped me tighten my story, sharpen my behaviorals, and drill live mocks so I could walk into interviews with a clear structure and confident delivery. Once I cleaned that up, everything clicked—and I landed my GS offer.
I joined WSO late, with only a couple of coffee chats done and not much finance experience. Getting my resume in shape, doing mocks early, and using the networking tools helped me get up to speed fast. I went from feeling behind to getting around 10 calls a week, and the Renewable Energy course was a game changer for my project finance interviews. By the end of February, I landed my offer.
As a Colby freshman, I had no direction despite wanting finance. WSO Academy gave me a detailed plan and framework. I was doing three to five calls daily and even visited NYC banks in person, which was a huge differentiator. They helped me land a private equity internship and Bank of America IBD.
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I came into recruiting super late, well past the usual timelines, and I wasn’t part of any finance clubs. WSO Academy gave me a proven process and the mentorship I needed, from learning what restructuring even was to building an outreach strategy that landed me 50+ coffee chats. That preparation helped me break into Greenhill Restructuring in New York.
I started late, missed out on junior internship recruiting, and had to keep pushing through a lot of setbacks. WSO gave me the structure, feedback, and realistic prep I needed to improve fast. The mock interviews and mentor guidance were huge in helping me land a full-time offer in Energy Investment Banking at Scotiabank.
My first real interview was a wake-up call. I had one day’s notice, was completely scrambling, and walked out thinking I wasn’t ready for this process. Over winter break, I joined WSO and finally had structure, we rebuilt my story from scratch, tightened my answers so they sounded natural, and ran enough mock interviews that the technicals became second nature. Even when I had the flu during one of my Jefferies rounds, I still felt in control. I ended up getting the offer after the Superday and that confidence shift made all the difference.
I came to the U.S. at 15 and fought my way from a non-target school then got crushed in interviews and down to $800 in my account. I doubled down on prep with WSO Academy, and that’s what turned things around and got me into venture debt at Trinity Capital.
I started recruiting without really understanding how competitive the process was or how it actually worked. I went through rejection after rejection and a lot of ghosting, and it was honestly pretty disheartening. What WSO gave me was the technical knowledge I was missing and that gave me real confidence. Once I had that, interviews stopped being intimidating, and that’s when I landed my M&A Summer Analyst role at Rothschild & Co.
I knew I wanted real estate, but Academy helped me tell that story better. I talked to mentors like Teru and Nick, downloaded the modeling templates, and studied the macro stuff. It gave me a real edge in interviews. That’s how I ended up at Blackstone Real Estate full time.
I was super demotivated after club rejections. Fast forward after joining WSO, I sent 412 cold emails, getting 60 coffee chats thanks to them and my polished resume. I faced nine brutal first rounds and four superdays in one week, totally slammed! But Academy prepped me, leading to my BMO offer.
I built and exited companies, but when I decided to pivot into investment banking, I realized how much I didn’t know. I put my head down and grinded 200+ networking calls, late nights, constant reps but I needed to speak the language fluently. WSO helped me tighten my technicals, practice under pressure, and show up with confidence instead of hesitation. That edge made the difference I signed an offer to join JPMorgan’s Business Services group.
At Villanova I felt behind, competing with Ivy League kids and lacking real finance experience. WSO Academy’s mentors and bootcamps sharpened my technicals and taught me to network effectively. I went all in (sometimes skipping class for calls) and that persistence helped me land Evercore.
I was getting to final rounds at top quant shops, but just couldn’t quite land the offer. The Academy really made a difference, especially the quant mentors. Mocks with John and Jeremy were critical... they helped me with everything from brainteasers to my story. I went from rejections to an landing offer in the quant ISG group at Goldman. By the end, interviews were actually fun.
As a psychology major coming from a nontraditional background, I was struggling to position myself for private wealth management. WSO helped me tailor my resume, use referrals more strategically, and prepare for interviews. My first private wealth management application turned into an interview process, and I landed an offer at UBS in San Francisco.
Coming to Canada from India was a real academic culture shock, my grades dipped early on. WSO Academy gave me structure through mentorship and mock interviews, helped me tighten my story, and turn effort into results—first landing Sales & Trading at Scotiabank, and then a credit Investments at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP).
Coming from audit in South Africa, I knew breaking into M&A in London wasn’t going to be easy. Recruiters wouldn’t even take my calls. But I wasn’t ready to just settle and “go into industry”. Thanks to the WSO Academy push, I started landing 15-20 networking calls a week. One of my earliest chats led to a buy-side analyst offer at PCB Partners. Took four months, but it changed my career.
I started super late at Carnegie Mellon, and networking felt like a huge uphill battle. Bank offers weren't converting... I even got ghosted for a month! But WSO Academy changed everything. Their mentors nailed my PE mocks, helping me land my dream software private equity internship. Couldn't have done it without them!
Breaking into investment banking was already hard, but doing it as an international student needing sponsorship and aiming for New York made it even tougher. WSO helped me build confidence through mock interviews, real recruiting advice, and access to real bankers, and that helped me land into New York investment banking at Canaccord Genuity.
I started without a clear understanding of investment banking and had no structured recruiting plan. Through WSO’s personalized guidance and structured preparation, I was able to close a steep learning curve and recruit effectively—ultimately landing a full-time Investment Banking Analyst role in London.
I went to culinary school before Brown - not the typical finance path. I started prepping early, and probably did 50-60 informational interviews. Never begged for referrals, just connected with people over stuff like cooking or school. WSO helped tighten up my resume and mock interviews, and that made a difference. Got offers at places like Morgan Stanley and a bunch of others.
I started as a total blank slate at UC Irvine, but WSO Academy transformed everything. I sent 3,000+ cold emails, did 220+ calls, and 10-12 mocks. That led to 18 first-round interviews and 8 superdays... eventually landing at MUFG!
I had seven years post-MBA in FP&A and consulting but felt stuck. I didn’t know how to pitch myself for banking. WSO Academy gave me structure, mentors who revamped my story and resume, and tough mocks that built my confidence. It helped me finally land an associate IB role at Morgan Stanley (the only candidate that received an offer that wasn't currently in an MBA program)
Was late, nontraditional, and unsure if WSO could help in the Middle East. Turns out they had mentors in UAE, Qatar, even other GCC countries. I got help on everything from financial modeling to behavioral prep. This made it possible to break into banking at one of Doha’s top firms.
Transferring schools, adjusting to Cornell, and juggling clubs, classes, and recruiting felt intense. I had zero Cornell alum connections. WSO Academy gave me structure, mentors, and mock support that helped me crush interviews. I stacked four off-cycle internships and landed UBS.
Coming from a non-target background and FP&A, I needed a clear way to compete without prior deal experience. WSO helped me tighten my resume, strengthen my interview story, and build confidence through technical prep and case-study mock interviews. With a structured networking push, I landed a full-time investment banking offer at a boutique firm in Montreal while working full time.
As a non-target student starting late, I felt like I was already behind. WSO Academy gave me the roadmap, accountability, and realistic mock interview practice I needed to break into investment banking and land a Wells Fargo investment banking offer.
I was coming from a less traditional path in commercial construction, trying to pivot into management consulting, but my applications and networking were not producing the results I needed. The mentorship, mock interviews, and live training helped me sharpen my story, communicate my transferable skills more clearly, and prepare for the interviews that ultimately led to my offer at Guidehouse.
I was stuck in back-office risk. Getting into finance late at McMaster felt like a battle, and my networking for top roles was just not cutting it. The mentors helped me nail my story and authentically brand myself for private equity and helped me land at CPPIB!
Came to Princeton as a student athlete recruited for softball. Didn’t think about careers until midway through sophomore year. Joined the Academy in January super late. Had barely ten calls done, within weeks I was doing 20 a week. The prep really helped, and I eventually landed an offer at UBS.
Before WSO I barely knew what IB was. I cold-called FP&A folks just to get reps. Once I joined, I had real feedback from mentors and a clear roadmap. Did a year at a boutique, made ~200 calls, and finally broke into a bulge bracket in New York.
I knew I couldn’t do it alone—my English and deal exposure weren’t there yet. With WSO’s guidance, I built confidence fast and landed at Corebridge on the investments team.
I was really flying blind… left a role that wasn’t for me, went all-in on WSO Academy, and ended up with an Associate offer at Harris Williams. I couldn’t have done it without WSO. Life changing. Worth every penny.
I was a sophomore, an athlete at Tufts, but felt unprepared for banking; I even missed the freshman accelerator! WSO Academy became my backbone. They gave me the roadmap and networking templates. I had sixty coffee chats and eleven first rounds, leading to my Barclays offer.
Didn’t know about high finance at Auburn. After two years in FP&A, I wanted something faster paced. WSO Academy helped me get there. I leaned on the technical courses, resume review, and strategy sessions with mentors. My first interview led to an offer. It was the perfect next step.
As an engineering major, I was doing back-office tech, and didn't know how to break into front office M&A. WSO Academy totally changed my view! Their bootcamps and IB interview prep were awesome for technicals. Plus, their mentors helped me craft an incredible story, making me competitive against finance majors.
Joining WSO Academy right before sophomore year was pivotal, even though I was nervous. Those hundreds of emails and countless mock interviews really sharpened me. It felt risky letting an early offer go, but trusting that intensive prep ultimately led me to a bulge bracket. It was quite a journey.
I came from a languages background in Italy and knew nothing about finance. WSO Academy helped me ramp up fast. I was connecting with twenty people a day on LinkedIn, learning a ton, and the bootcamps really built my foundation. That prep helped me land KPMG Deal Advisory and a top Master’s.
Freshman year sucked. I got rejected from 10+ clubs, had no clue how to prep, and my technicals were rough. WSO Academy helped me improve a lot, so I could hit the ground running. They fixed my resume, crushed the mocks, and landed 3 first rounds. Ended up getting Blair. Wouldn’t have happened without WSO.
Coming to UCL without much of a finance background, I had to learn the recruiting process from the ground up. WSO helped me become much more deliberate about networking and interview preparation. The mentors helped sharpen my outreach, refine my case study, and prepare for technicals, including the evening before my interview. I ultimately landed an M&A advisory internship in London.
After losing my job at a family office, I felt stuck and frustrated. WSO Academy gave me structure, accountability, and confidence. I completely revamped my outreach, spoke with over 60 professionals, and landed a consulting role at A&M. It honestly changed everything for me during a really tough time.
After my master’s, interviews basically stopped in January. I’d never networked and my CV read like a CS lab report. WSO mentors helped me revamp my CV and practice real outreach. Calls picked up again and I landed a quant research role. Simple as that.
Coming from the University of Miami, I knew breaking into high finance would take a lot of work. WSO Academy’s mock interviews helped me build confidence, improve my performance, and learn from mentor feedback. After more than 100 networking calls and six superdays, I landed an offer in Capital Markets at RBC. Getting that call made all the hard work worth it.
My GPA from UofT engineering wasn’t great, and I knew my technicals were weak. WSO Academy changed my approach. Alex helped me clean up my resume, the courses and mocks seriously leveled me up, and I just kept networking. After a long wait… got the offer from Scotia Capital!
I knew I wanted to get back on track toward investment banking. Once I joined WSO, the mentors helped me clean up my resume, sharpen my story, and fix my technical gaps, and within a few months I started getting real interviews and ultimately lateraled into investment banking at BDO.
WSO taught me how to tell my story. Once that clicked, conversations felt natural and interviews stopped feeling like guesswork.
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Lost my job offer during COVID and worked three part-time jobs just to keep food on the table. Was applying everywhere and getting nothing. A friend said email WSO. That changed everything - the networking and structure helped me land at Fidelity.
I always felt early as a freshmen and unsure if I was doing the right things. The Academy gave me a reality check. I went from a few calls a week to nonstop networking. The mock interviews helped me stay calm in interviews. I ended up landing at Houlihan Lokey IB in New York.
I felt behind at Wake Forest with no finance classes... my resume wasn't hitting, and my stories were all over the place. WSO Academy really improved my answers. Their resume tips made my profile stand out, and mocks got me sharp. Long story short, I landed Raymond James Healthcare.
I pivoted from engineering at UCL super late like three months before graduation. I had zero finance prep, was totally scrambling, and honestly felt lost. WSO Academy gave me structure, intense mock interviews, and drilled the technicals. I even nailed a question no one else could. That probably landed me the offer!
Lost my offer a month after graduation and had no idea how to restart. WSO Academy gave me a plan. The bootcamps, equity research program, and mock interviews built my confidence fast. After speaking with nearly 100 people, I landed a financial analyst role at a Fortune 500. Would’ve been totally stuck without that support.
WSO Academy's mentorship and bootcamps helped me build my first DCF, teaching me on-the-job skills. Now, I'm teaching others... networking is key, but so is sharing knowledge with your peers. I turned down eight offers to take a risky Real Estate Investment Internship in Saudi that I was able to convert into a full time Investment Analyst role.
I didn’t have the ‘obvious’ brand-name path, and when my grad program ended without a seat, I realized I needed a real plan. WSO helped me tighten my positioning, focus my recruiting in Vienna, and sharpen my interview structure through mocks. I ended up landing a Deloitte Banking, Treasury & Capital Markets role in Vienna.
I applied to over 60 roles and couldn’t even reach a final round. WSO Academy showed me exactly how to approach networking and interviews. With mentors, office hours, and mocks, I became a much stronger candidate and landed a UBS placement.
I was a junior biochem major who missed all IB recruiting timelines. I felt disoriented and lacked resources. I joined WSO Academy in early 2024, and they helped me polish my CV... plus build confidence for tough interviews. I stacked internships and finally landed my an investment banking internship.
The Academy taught me how to actually move the networking conversation forward and get results. Practiced with mentors, built confidence... but the craziest thing is that I was able to connect with a mentor that had experience in the exact team that I was interviewing for at BlackRock prior to my final round. Ended up landing the offer after five mocks.
Coming from a non-finance background, I had already worked hard to break into investing, but recruiting still felt unstructured. WSO Academy gave me a much clearer approach to preparing my story and sharpening my technicals, which helped me go into interviews more prepared and ultimately land a growth equity role at Sofina.
Networking felt super uncomfortable at first. I had no idea how to talk to bankers without feeling fake. WSO’s practice networking sessions helped me handle any type of call and the bootcamps helped build out my technical base. Prepped stories, did tons of calls, and finally felt ready. Without WSO, I would’ve fumbled.
Missed the school’s mentorship program and didn’t start networking till late January. I had zero connections. WSO Academy gave me mentors who actually worked at the banks I interviewed at. Their mock interviews and insights helped me land TD Cowen in NYC healthcare. That access made a huge difference.
I knew I wanted to get into finance, but I had zero clue how the process worked and no real Excel or accounting background. Wall Street Oasis gave me the structure, technical foundation, and network I needed to actually make that transition possible.
Not being in Stern made things tough. I had no idea where to start until I joined WSO Academy around Christmas. The mentors challenged me, helped me get my story straight, and taught me how to network smart. That led me to Alex Partners for economic consulting in New York.
Recruiting for banking was already intense, but I was doing it while taking four classes, working 20 hours a week, and playing NCAA hockey. Coming from a liberal arts school, I didn’t have the same structured technical prep or interview roadmap as students in more traditional business programs. WSO helped me close that gap quickly and stay confident through the process and land RBC in Toronto.
Losing my job after a rotational program at Lloyd's hit my confidence hard. I felt lost and unsure what was next. I joined WSO Academy and they helped me regain confidence by refining my approach. Their mentors were blunt but supportive, helping me land my Capital Markets role at CIBC.
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Started uni with zero clue about finance. My CV was a mess, and apps got insta-rejected. The Slack help was crazy fast, resume went from below 50 to 96, That push changed my whole trajectory.
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My goal was IB, but I didn't know where to start. Transferring schools mid-sophomore year was hectic with recruiting heating up. This is why WSO Academy was key, especially for nailing my story and getting my resume polished. Their mentors and mocks were super helpful for landing Wells IB and getting my career off to a great start!
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Coming from a non-target, I had no finance knowledge and even faced visa issues that sent me back to Spain. WSO Academy gave me structure and mentors helped me clean up my resume and taught me how to network with senior bankers. That guidance and persistence helped me break into a boutique investment bank in London.
At Syracuse I was a sophomore with no plan, just applying randomly with no traction. WSO Academy’s equity research internship gave me real reps and mentors who taught me how to reach out the right way. After focused calls and cleaner materials I landed a full time role in Equity Research.
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I was applying online and getting nowhere because I didn’t understand recruiting timelines. WSO Academy gave me a clear weekly checklist, mentor accountability, and a structured way to network with intention. I ramped up early, built real relationships, and turned an alumni connection into a PNC internship.
Thought I was networking with one or two coffee chats... turns out I wasn’t even close. WSO mentors showed me how to step it up, fix my story, and prep like a pro. The calls started coming, the interview hit faster than expected, and now I’m working at LSEG.
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Offer got pulled after graduation (total panic mode). Cold outreach wasn’t working and I felt totally lost. WSO Academy gave me the what I needed: bootcamps, ER project, and constant feedback from mocks. That combo helped me rebuild my confidence and finally break in. It honestly changed everything.
As a CS major, I was late to quant finance recruiting and didn't know how to brand myself. WSO Academy gave me a structured approach to networking and self-presentation. Their mentors and mock interviews were crucial, helping me hit that 'inflection point' and land my quant role at Mackenzie Investments.
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Before WSO, I was just spraying out apps and hoping for the best. No clue how to pitch myself. Once I joined everything clicked: resume, story, networking, all of it. I learned fast and ended up at a boutique bank I love.
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Came into Fordham knowing nobody in finance. WSO helped me build a system for networking, kept me accountable, and sharpened my interviews with tons of reps. That foundation helped me land Citi sophomore year, then Blackstone REPE junior year.
Before Academy, I felt uncertain about how to stand out. The mock interviews, technical courses, and story prep gave me real confidence, I walked into interviews and networking chats with clarity, and that made all the difference in landing equity research.
I started in management consulting but realized corporate finance was where I wanted to be. With hundreds of applicants for only a few spots, I knew I needed an edge. WSO Academy’s courses and mentors gave me the technical skills and confidence to stand out, helping me land my analyst role at PwC Corporate Finance.
Coming from a non-target, I sent hundreds of emails, did over a hundred coffee chats, and with WSO’s structure and mentorship I turned that grind into multiple Superdays and ultimately landed my restructuring IB offer in New York.
I was graduating without a return offer and struggling in interviews, but after joining WSO, I fixed my story, built consistency in networking, and within weeks I had five to seven coffee chats a week and final-round interviews that led to my offer
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