“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
Doesn't matter, interned at Apollo
what did you get for SA
What does that have to do with anything? I'm not a nepo kid, I'm just saying I don't think anyone gives a shit. If you interned at Apollo and you learned from people at Apollo and you worked on Apollo stuff, you still interned there. Doesn't really matter how you got in.
Yes, people can tell it's nepo, doesn't mean they throw away the resume. Tonnes of kids have nepo shit, even if it's not Apollo, getting any sort of IB/PE internship in freshman year is usually via nepotism.
Who have you seen with that? I don’t think I’ve seen any of that apart from stuff like GS Mumbai from a US student
I saw this exact same shit.
a few people from my school get some extremely well known brand names without formal programs.
An impressive internship is an impressive internship... if people are otherwise well-qualified and interview well, they are not penalized down the road for having great connections to get these slots early on in their career.
There will always be people who start on third base or have more connections/wealth than you do. It's a very small portion of interns, the majority of people are hustling. Try not to let it bother you
Knowing how most interns aren’t actually giving much responsibility and are not doing meaningful work, if I felt someone was a nepo candidate i would throw their resume in the trash. Same goes with anyone with diversity related experiences like seo or fellowship programs.
I’ve seen Silver Lake freshman summer.
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