I'm currently a sophomore, and I've been prepping like crazy for recruiting for a junior year SA offer. I've been seeing a bunch of layoffs at the BB. Are they going to freeze or decrease the amount of offers that go out? If so, how do I stand out more than just nailing my technicals?
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You can stand out if your Dad is an MD!
But yes, expect fewer offers given the current environment
Technicals are a prerequisite for everyone so spend extra time nailing down your behaviorals and cultural questions. - that will set you apart from your competition.
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