How much to clubs matter?
Rejected from all the big finance clubs as a freshman at a semi-target (Emory, USC, UT, UCLA).
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Some people might disagree but outside of developing a network quickly, they aren’t that important. Year after year many people believe it’s the end for not getting into a club but the truth is they are not needed and you can recruit just fine without one. The MD from a different school won’t care you weren’t in XYZ Investing club.
It’s clear you go to Emory or UCLA
Clubs don’t matter. Just be better
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