“I recently had a LinkedIn audit call with Arnau as part of my WSO Academy program, and it was one of the most practical and useful sessions I've had so far. I came in thinking my profile was in decent shape. I left with a clear picture of how recruiters and bankers actually see it, and a concrete list of changes that will make it work much harder for me.
Some background: I'm moving from corporate finance into investment banking, corporate banking, and private equity. I have an MBA in Corporate Finance, a PMP, and several years of finance and project management experience. Making that kind of move depends heavily on how you present your story, and LinkedIn is often the first place a recruiter or analyst sees it. That's why this session mattered so much to me.
From the first few minutes, Arnau was well prepared, direct, and focused on what actually moves the needle. He didn't just give generic tips like "add a professional photo." He went through my profile section by section and explained why each piece matters to someone in finance who's quickly scanning candidates. His feedback was honest without being discouraging, which I really appreciated. He pointed out where my profile was underselling my experience and where it wasn't clearly showing that I'm aiming for banking and PE.
What stood out most was how he helped me think about positioning. My background covers corporate finance, project management, hospitality, and real estate, and it can be hard to make that read as one clear story. Arnau helped me connect those experiences to the skills banks look for: financial analysis, modeling, managing budgets and capital, and working with senior stakeholders. He showed me how small changes to my headline, About section, and experience bullets can make that story obvious within seconds.
The session was also very actionable. I didn't leave with vague ideas. I left with a short list of specific edits I can make right away. That matters a lot when you're job hunting and every week counts. He also shared advice on using LinkedIn more actively, such as engaging with the right people and content, so the profile supports my networking instead of just sitting there.
I also want to recognize the overall WSO Academy experience. Between the modeling bootcamp, the company research work, the mentorship, and sessions like this one, the program has given me structure and support during a career transition that can otherwise feel isolating. This call was a good example of what makes WSO different: the people coaching you understand the industry you're trying to break into and give feedback that reflects how hiring really works.
If you're a WSO member and haven't booked a LinkedIn audit yet, I'd strongly recommend it. It's a short time commitment, and the return is significant. Your LinkedIn profile is often your first impression, and having an experienced set of eyes on it is worth it.
Thank you, Arnau, for your time, honesty, and practical guidance. I'm excited to put the changes in place and keep building toward my goal of breaking into investment banking.”
CSOM 100% percent. While the networking events aren’t closed off to Business students, CSOM is held in much higher regard than the rest of the school at the UG level. You’ll also have more problems answering the, “Why are you Interested in Finance” question coming out of MCAS. As an added bonus, CSOM’s career center does a significantly better job prepping students for interviews/networking.
If you only got in for MCAS, it's fine. You'll get more out of your education
CSOM is easier though.
I am in MCAS right now as a junior, you have the same resources as a CSOM kid barring the career center which is shitty anyways haha.
In fact, you stand out a little more, because you're not a boring-ass finance major, and you can be different from the boring BC CSOM rich boy. They bankers coming to BC are looking for people who stand out. Stand out. Be you.
Thanks! And when you say MCAS is harder do you mean the classes or recruiting? I’m thinking of majoring in Econ and minoring in finance if that makes a difference.
MCAS is harder in terms of the Economics major. Most of my friends breeze through the CSOM business classes... not very hard besdies accounting. Corp fin/Basic fin/marketing/management/invetments/etc. all not very challenging.
The Econ major in MCAS is very math-heavy with a lot of theory.
Look, I am recommending you to do CSOM... but be aware... it is harder to transfer into CSOM than MCAS. If you want to hedge your bets be sure you get in... apply MCAS. I am a transfer here and that's what I did.
Recruiting wise, there is zero difference. Just pick up a finance minor if you're really concerned. like you said.
That is my combo, and it's great, the Econ major is rewarding.
CSOM for life baby. That being said I only got an MSF from BC. As mentioned above, very hard to transfer in. I was waitlisted after freshman year with a 4.0 (granted from a completely non target state school), had a year long internship at a mutual fund company, father was a double Eagle, etc. They stated in the application process they accept roughly 5 transfers a year into CSOM and you will be going up against a lot of students transferring home to New England from very very good schools.
MCAS or CSOM really does not matter at BC. If you have high GPA you will be selected for interviews via OCR and have every opportunity to be a part if their IB workshop. Cannot emphasize this enough
Thanks! Does your major matter at all? If I did MCAS I would do either economics, communications, or political science and minor in finance. I feel that my GPA would be higher in the latter so I am considering them but don't want to have worse job opportunities because of it.
Depends on your goals. In terms of recruiting, there used to be an edge to CSOM but that has since disappeared since they added in the minors for MCAS kiddos. Sign up for a minor, you'll get the relevant coursework without the rest of the CSOM fluff, as well as get all the recruiting emails. BC doesn't have great formal "on campus" recruiting, but does have strong networks at all the BB's (except MS and Barc). As someone who made it into IB from MCAS, it isnt hard and frankly might be easier. Finance majors looking to go into IB are a dime a dozen, something a bit more interesting or exotic will help you. Additionally the non-CSOM BC grads who made it into banking are willing to battle for other MCAS kids way harder than their CSOM counterparts just due to the supply dynamic.
That being said, if you find out IB isn't for you, then you're hosed if you're in CSOM. MCAS provides a lot more flexibility in that regard, and allows for a more open schedule that isnt clogged up by classes like "organizational behavior".
tldr: MCAS gives more flexibility with the same recruiting prospects, do a finance minor and you'll be equally if not more competitive
Agree with this except the Barc part. They are tied with Citi in terms of banks that recruit BC most heavily. 3-6 kids every year in summer analyst classes. Extremely strong presence
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