Just submitted the case for this earlier today. Wanted to create a thread to get some insight on how the process is for everyone else as interview invites should be sent out relatively soon.
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Based on previous WSO threads, here are some insights into the Point72 interview processes that might be relevant to your situation:
Interview Rounds:
Technical Preparation:
Case Assignments:
Training and Placement:
Accelerated Recruiting:
For more detailed experiences and advice, you can refer to the following threads: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/hedge-fund/preliminary-interview-…</a">Preliminary Interview at Point72 - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/hedge-fund/point72-experienced-ac…</a">Point72 Experienced Academy Program Interview Process - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/hedge-fund/point72-accelerated-re…</a">Point72 Accelerated Recruiting
Good luck with your interview process!
Sources: Point72 Experienced Academy Program Interview Process, My FT Recruiting Process, Point72 Accelerated Recruiting, Point72 Market Intelligence Research Analyst Interview Process, Preliminary Interview at Point72
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Has anyone heard back yet
I haven't. Maybe they start sending out interview invites early next week?
How many did they invite for the case study?
yeah probably
How selective was it to receive a case study? What is everyone's profile. (Non-target with 1 relevant finance internship here)
I am a non-target with no relevant finance internships, just a few finance clubs.
Haven't heard - Target
just got an interview invite
What was the email like?
typical “you’ve been invited to an interview, please schedule a time”
I haven't gotten a rejection or invitation either.
have interview tmr
update was chill
what were the questions like
got offer, i heard 50% of class is hired
what were the interview questions like
you already got an offer for this year’s program?
What questions did they ask in the interview
congrats!! can you please share any materials / courses you used for prep?
Hey are you saying that you got an offer for the summer internship already?! Or for the FOFA program?
I’m also signed for P72 2026
Hey does anyone know if they send out rejection letters? Just trying to understand if we still stand a chance :’) thanks!
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Got one today too - non target
Interviewed recently. Their process wraps up in 2 weeks.
What are interview questions like?
Acceptances are out (at least some are)
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