morgan stanley md referral

I'm wondering how far an md referral gets you in the morgan stanley application process? I'm assuming it gets you a first round interview but than it is on you to perform in interviews and superdays. However I've heard different things from different people and don't know what to think.

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At my semi target school all it does is help get you a first round.. But MD's are very hard to reach and aren't worth the time, the analysts are actually more close to the process and choose phone screens

 
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