“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.”
I didn't have any luck with the vets programs other than GS but I was an officer first and now I'm a first-year non-target MBA so very different. A friend who was enlisted then went to undergrad had a much better experience and now works in S&T at a BB so I think as long as you have a good "why IB?" story it should help you out. Not bank specific but look into ACP(American Corporate Partners) if you haven't. They match you with a mentor for a year and mine was immensely helpful in networking and eventually getting an analyst job at my first bank. Networking from a non-target is the toughest thing so in addition to the vets programs just LinkedIn search other vets in groups you're interested in.
To actually answer your question, I've heard from two friends that the JPM one is the best because it's like a two-year rotational thing so you could conceivably do other jobs or same job in different groups. GS one was bad this past year. It was just a virtual one week thing and got no value out of it. That being said, it's only a week so still apply and hopefully you'll have a better experience.
Hey i'm also a veteran in a similar situation. I spoke to someone at Moelis who recommended their veterans program: https://moelis-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/22115…. Although its not an actual internship, the guy that I spoke with said that its a great networking opportunity and that a few people that attended the pilot program this past winter were accepted for traditional summer internships. Applications closed previously in November so i'd check the link in the PDF sometime summer/early fall to see if they post more information about the 2022 program.
Thanks guys, really appreciate it.
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