hey guys just had my first round for this program a few days ago - anyone have insight in how long their process was and how many days it took before hearing back after their first round?
also, any tips for how to best pitch during these interviews? how do you impress them?
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Had mine recently as well was told I would hear back in a week or two for superday early jan
did they give you a decision or just when you would hear back cuz for me it was just the latter
Latter, afaik only slim minority get former
Honestly the program is so tiny I’m writing this one off
I have not yet applied, but I did attend the information session. The email says the following:
Interview Process
Below is a brief overview of the interview process for our Summer 2027 Internship. Timelines may vary based on candidate availability and team scheduling. If you encounter any competing deadlines, please reach out — we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Online Assessment (15 minutes)
Zoom Interview with a Citadel Associate Program Recruiter
Invitation to Super Day in early January, which will consist of:
Final Round Interview
when did you apply?
i just got invited to a dinner which subsequently led to an interest form, no official apply
del
doubt it, i think just for people invited to a specific event
Del
Superday confirmed Jan 9
did you get an invite?
Spoke with someone at the firm and that’s what I was told
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has anyone who applied regularly been interviewed yet?
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People already heard back for superday?
did you apply regularly?
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Did anyone who was told verbally they were moving on have RL for r1?
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are any offers out? I know some people who had interviews beyond HR, so just wanted an idea.
Pod undergrad recruiting is a shitshow, these kids are 18
Banking’s not much better tbh
Does anyone know if citadel will speed up process if you have another final roundv
check pm
They said only accelerating if you have an exploding offer
or if you have another superday
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i’d bet that it’s a list of accomplishments
just kidding the fuck is that 😭
?? What part of the process is this 😭
yeah wtf
Nvm j got this like 4/5 are gonna be like hs
There’s a high possibility this list is going to Ken. It’s well known Ken likes HR to make potential new hires write their biggest life accomplishments for him to review as a “final final round.” He genuinely only wants the best kids in the world through his doors.
Make this list stand out as much as possible and don’t half-ass. This is much more than your normal resume.
Anyone know when SD decisions come out?
Pretty sure it’s next Monday
Does anyone know how many offers have been given out/historical cap superday offer rate?
1 offer given out
Do you know how many superdays?
Pretty sure more than 1 offer was given out between the first wave of SD. Probably close to 8 offers being made and between 16-18 superday interviews (P72 offers or other accelerated timelines). Can assume some matriculated elsewhere leaving probably 6-10 spots left in the program for SA 2027.
8 offers have been given out confirmed
bro is like 25 just commenting to troll sybau 😭
this is true, can confirm 8 offers given out alr
Put the fries in the bag lil bro
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is having RL a bad sign? don't think they are really involved??
Not a bad sign, cs is a minority
Former PM ($1B AUM) here. Stop counting days. Start counting data points.
I can't speak to the HR timeline, but I can tell you exactly what they're evaluating when you pitch.
Rent vs. Buy. Understand the room. Citadel is a Multi-Manager platform. They don't buy stocks to hold them for 10 years; they rent them for a specific catalyst. The CAP program culminates in a team-based pitch because they're testing if you can survive on a pod.
The Data Trap. Alternative data isn't optional here. If your entire thesis is built on the 10-K and management guidance, you're dead. That information is already priced in. You need to triangulate. "Management says demand is strong, but app download data and credit card receipts show a 15% deceleration in Q3." They want a proprietary view on the current quarter, not a long-term story anyone could write.
Primary Research. Data is one edge. Picking up the phone is another. Talk to customers, suppliers, former employees, competitors. If you can say "I spoke with three distributors and they confirmed inventory is building faster than the Street expects," you just separated yourself from 95% of candidates who only read filings. It shows hustle and a repeatable process—exactly what a PM wants from a junior analyst.
Imperfect Info is the Job. They explicitly screen for "ability to leverage imperfect information." Why? Because by the time the information is perfect, the trade is over. Don't hedge every statement with "I need to do more research." Say: "Based on the 60% of data we have, the risk/reward is skewed 3:1 to the upside." Take a stand.
Psychology over Math. In later rounds, they aren't checking your math. They're trying to break your psychology. Know your bear case cold. If I can kill your thesis with one question about margins compressing, you haven't done the work. Preempt it: "The bear case is X, here's why that risk is overstated."
Pick a liquid mid-cap ($5B–$20B). Avoid NVDA—you have no edge. Pitch a variant where you have a data angle the Street is missing.
Good luck.
Rly dont know why youre reccing kids to pitch mid not small but ok
IME, when a student pitches smaller cap stocks, they either end up with not enough information, or more often we(the people watching) don't have nearly enough background to fully understand it.
Anyone have any idea of how many SPD went out? Tweaking out about mine rn, are all the spots gone??
A second round of SDs have been out. I think decent amount of offers have also gone out. Not sure how many spots are left in the program, let alone for superdays even. Point72 is messing everything up.
Second round for jan 9 superday?
CAP class sizes aren’t set
how do you know? I was told there is a max number of
So many offers have been given out it seems-are there any left for the people invited to Jan 9 superday? Also how on earth are ppl prepping from online I'm thinking they're going to ask a couple pitches, basic stats/market making too??I'm confused what is going to be asked and what the threshold will be to get an offer
Dyk how many offers
Congrats on getting through the first round! From what I’ve seen, Citadel’s timeline can vary a lot some people hear back within a week, others a bit longer depending on the office and scheduling.
For pitching and interviews, clear, structured answers go a long way. Show that you understand the problem, walk through your thought process step by step, and don’t be afraid to ask clarifying questions. They’re less interested in perfect answers and more in how you think and communicate under pressure. Confidence, clarity, and curiosity usually make the strongest impression.
How many offers out so far? Still spots remaining for Jan 9th superday?
i know offers have been given but still some spots are left
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