Hi guys,
I got invited for accelerated with GS for SA 2021. I was wondering if anyone else got that mail and/or if anyone’s been part of this process before. I couldn’t find a thread for 2021, so I decided to make this one.
Some background info: I participated in their diversity events and received the invitation at the end May 2020.
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Specifically told to not share information about this process, extremely short application period to emphasize that it shouldn't be widely spread.
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It's a general app. You apply, hoping and praying for IBD, but you can just as easily be accepted into the accelerated human capital management process, or no accelerated process at all. Like any other process, it's 99% preparation and 110% luck.
It's not an open application for everyone, and it will almost certainly look bad on your end if you apply to this because they see who got invites and will know you didn't but that you applied anyways. Don't panic, I'm 99% positive that most of the invites went to their diversity candidates who went through their diversity program. They will have PLENTY of spots after the accelerated process because Goldman is FREAKING HUGE and they don't have enough candidates from the diversity programs that specifically want IBD that are qualified for IBD to fill every spot. Many of the candidates wanted other roles, like GSAM or engineering. Calm down guys, you'll still have the typical 2% chance of getting in like the rest of us, it's just a question of timing for the offer.