Easier to impress MDs than analysts?

From my experience speaking with alumni I feel that MDs and group heads are always more impressed by my resume than analysts - maybe because SAT/GPA requirements for banking have gone up from before, its more competitive to get into a target, etc? Anyone have similar experiences?

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MD's seem to get straight to the point. I asked for an informational with an MD and the first thing he said was "So you want a job?" and then told me to send him my resume so that he could forward it on. (all without me actually saying a single thing)

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