Incoming NYC BB SA at a top of the street bank. (JPM/GS/MS). However I’m a state school kid who is concerned about how my school will play into return offers.
Is it better to gun for a competitive group I like or take into an “easier” group that likely will care less about what school I went to?
Will this decision significantly affect return offer rates in this regard. Appreciate advice.
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Bump, similar situation
Stop overthinking everything, really.
Return offers are handed out to the most motivated, hard working kids who are full of grit. Come in a killer come out with your return offer, no matter the group or the bank
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