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I am wondering if there are insiders from Chinese or HK market (or anyone familiar with the market). I am going to apply SA for next summer in HK or China and getting crazy for preparing for it. Here are some quick questions. know that it’s better to get an off-cycle internship from BB or even unnamed banks before SA application considering the internship “inflation” in China (most my friends got internship from BB!!! ), but the time is too limited now. What do you experienced guys suggest, to continue searching for off-cycle when skipping my master classes, or to apply for SA directly?

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Kemm

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I just mean to pass the CV screening. Is that possible?

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SonnyZH

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Post it.

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Seeker

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You have a good shot.

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Kemm

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SeekerYou have a good shot.

Thanks Seeker. I should say I am from Chinese local target school, saying Top 4, not US..

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big4consulting

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many kids in hk bb are all from china now. you have a good chance

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Kemm

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big4consultingmany kids in hk bb are all from china now. you have a good chance

Thanks for your comment. Some of my friends are summering in HK BB, but I haven't IB experience up to date. I am a little worried about that.

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