Incoming FT at top MM. I haven’t prepped at all and will be going on a post-grad trip til the end of June. Considering on-cycle started in mid July in 2023, would there be enough time for me to be fully engaged in recruiting this summer? Should I just wait until off-cycle? Thanks.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key points to consider:
Timing and Preparation:
Risks of On-Cycle Recruiting:
Advantages of Waiting for Off-Cycle:
Recommendation: Given your current situation, it might be more beneficial to wait until off-cycle recruiting. This will give you ample time to prepare thoroughly, gain deal experience, and ensure you can present yourself as a strong candidate.
For more detailed advice, you can refer to the following threads: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/fashionably-la…</a">Off Cycle Recruiting Stories - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/private-equity/on-cycle-2025-advi…</a">On Cycle 2025 Advice
I'm sorry, but it looks like this may be out of my ability to answer... maybe some of the links above might help?
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There’s off cycle for a reason
Can you not spend an hour here or there just learning the basics of it on your trip, that way you can be grinding when you get back?
I think 2 weeks of light study (like in the hour of downtime before dinner, on a long train ride etc) and 2 weeks of studying like it's your full-time job is enough time, but it also sounds like you're not super set on oncycle which is also fine. Even if you do offcycle I would spend some time during that 2 week gap / during training studying, it's really hard to find time once you get staffed up at work
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