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6,265 WSO Academy Investment Banking Session Reviews: 4.82/5

Class of '29 Aug 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

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“He was able to help me more specifically about BofA and speaking from his exprience of BofA being stricter when it comes to meeting the technical threshold to me on top of what I need to study and being clear and my practice with these questions matter more in the long run to keep my prep focused and targeted ”

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Class of '29 Nov 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

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“I had a fantastic conversation with him and genuinely appreciated the time he took to share his experiences and insights from working in Investment Banking, particularly within the Metals & Mining sector. He was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and happy to elaborate on the industry, the nature of the work, and his own career journey. His perspectives gave me a much better understanding of the sector and further strengthened my interest in pursuing a career in Metals & Mining Investment Banking. What I particularly appreciated was his willingness to offer guidance and remain a resource as I navigate my career development and upcoming internship recruiting. Overall, it was an incredibly valuable conversation, and I am very grateful for his generosity, advice, and willingness to help going forward.”

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