Too late to break into big consulting
I am an incoming transfer junior finance major at SMU cox and was wondering if it’s too late to get good internships and put my name out there?
I know I’m late on the scene but going to a community college with little to no resources made it hard for me to pick up decent internships
You'll be behind your peers but it isn't too late if you plan smart and work hard
You don't need to optimize around getting a good internship for next summer -- you should be optimizing around getting a good FT offer
This means getting to a strong well-rounded resume by the beginning of senior year. What I would do, in no particular order since they're all pretty important:
Plenty of folks have gotten good jobs after transferring from community college to a 4-year. If you can pull it off you'll make out like a bandit from saving 2 years of more expensive college costs. As additional optionality, TBH if you botch getting a good internship this year then I'd also consider delaying graduation a semester so that you can have an additional summer to build good internship experience (bonus points if you do something like work a full time junior spring internship instead of taking classes, that way you're not spending a ton of extra money)
I appreciate your feedback! I know it will be an uphill battle but I am prepared to work my tail off and utilize all resources available. I plan on, keeping a high gpa, joining 3-4 finance/consulting clubs, and finding internships that’ll prepare me for a future in consulting. community college definitely has its upside in allowing me to finish 2yrs debt free, while also allowing me to play baseball and become a 2x Academic All-American. I’ll definitely note your advice and keep working hard. Thanks!
I didn’t start consulting till 30 and I made partner at 38. It’s not too late for anything. You’re 21, you have all the time in the world.
what level did you start at? i assume after mba?
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