“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
Perella.
Perella hands down. It's one of the best boutiques around. Unless this is Citi M&A, there is no comparison.
If by chance it is Citi M&A, I might say go with the firm where you like the people better, but I would still lean towards PWP. I have no knowledge of PWP's conversion rate, but if it really is near 100%, that is a very compelling reason to choose it over even Citi M&A.
Joe Perella is on the board of Harvard Business School. I'm sure that HBS admit will be that much easier if Joe wrote a recc for you =)
pwp is best for long term banking. exit ops are squashed and staffing sheet is miserable. bunker has a good post on it.
Have you read the post on Perella not allowing headhunters in? Could hurt for PE recruiting if that's what you are looking for. That said, Perella is great for long-term banking and you will get a great experience there which might be better if you want to transfer to GS/MS/Lazard/Greenhill/Evercore for full time
thanks a lot guys. didn't know about the PE Recruting aspect; what is the post on Perella not allowing headhunters in, or on exit ops being squashed and staffing sheet being miserable?
PWP. All. Day. Long.
Perella without a doubt.
Perella, but then for FT go to a Greenhill/BX/LAZ/EVR if you like the boutique culture...
Everyone I know who joined Citi as a FO analyst wound up failing miserably. I don't know why and it's not an exaggeration. It's scary because I know like 10 of them.
When you say failing, do you mean that none of them finished their 2 year stint? Did they get fired/laid off, or did they quit out of exhaustion? Or, do you mean that none of them made the job to PE?
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