Confused on which BIWS guides to use to study IB technicals… got my hand on the 40 page ones and the 100+ page ones… any input would help - targetting EBs if that makes a difference. Thanks!
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know for preparing for IB technicals, especially if you're targeting Elite Boutiques (EBs):
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By following these steps and using the recommended guides, you'll be well-prepared for your EB interviews. Good luck!
Sources: What to Focus on in London BB and EB Summer Internship Applications?, Non-Target to MM IB: My Advice, From Liberal Arts to EB, Simplified Guide to Breaking in as Non-Target (EASIER THAN YOU THINK), Non-target to BB IB SA
if you bought access to the ib course / guides go through the 4 main ones they designate as being most important and learn all the questions in there. since you're targeting EBs and will be facing tougher interview questions I would highly recommend practicing the most advanced sections of the guides and maybe looking at some of the suggested but not crucial BIWS guides. Also it can help to supplement BIWS with questions from the internet, I used liquidityshark's test bank which had some very rigorous questions asked in past cycles at EBs
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