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Based on the highest ranked content on WSO, the recruiting timeline for 2025 internships, especially for BBs and large banks, is expected to start quite early. Here are some key points to consider:

  1. Early Start: Recruiting for summer internships has been moving up significantly. For instance, recruiting for 2024 summer analyst roles started very early this year, so it's likely that 2025 recruiting will also begin soon.

  2. Sophomore Year: Many banks are now recruiting sophomores for summer internships almost a year and a half before the internship starts. This means you should be prepared to start the process as early as the spring of your sophomore year.

  3. Networking: It's crucial to start networking early. Building connections at your target banks can give you a significant advantage when the recruiting process begins.

  4. Application Timeline: Keep an eye out for application openings, which can vary by bank but generally start appearing in the early spring to summer of the year before the internship.

  5. Preparation: Make sure your resume, cover letters, and interview skills are polished well in advance of the application deadlines.

For more detailed timelines and specific bank schedules, it would be beneficial to follow relevant threads on WSO and stay updated with announcements from the banks themselves.

Sources: CRAZY early recruiting timelines, IB Recruitment Timeline for Juniors & Seniors who didn't land a junior-year IB internship, When to start networking for FT ‘25, Acceleration of Recruiting Timeline, 2019 FT Analyst Recruiting Timeline

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