Need some advice for getting into IB

Hello,

I need some advice for getting into IB

I'm a rising senior at NYU studying econ.

For 2 and a half years, I studied Chem for Pre-med, so I have zero IB internship experience. I just did an audit internship at a big 4 firm (it was the only thing that worked out for me this summer), and I'm doing a part-time fintech internship during the fall.

Realistically, I want to know what steps I should take next for getting into IB. I am a senior now, and so I am applying for full-time analyst positions at MM firms in NYC and Boston, but I realize my chances are slim, because I'm probably considered a high-risk hire.

As a back up, I'm considering doing a masters in finance at Boston College or another school with a similar program, then reapplying for full time positions.

Anyways, what do you guys think? What can I do to maximize my chance of getting into IB? Should I even try for full time positions this year? What steps should I take next?

Would appreciate your advice.

1 Comments
 

Quia reprehenderit qui perferendis. Dignissimos ducimus rerum fugiat minus dolorum ipsam qui. Sit odio velit quae magni doloremque soluta.

Animi amet nam iste fuga. Consequatur magnam in autem dolor. Tenetur praesentium explicabo minus praesentium quaerat dolor fugit.

Recusandae ut ut eligendi sit. Et aspernatur iusto beatae voluptatem assumenda repellendus. Provident voluptas ut occaecati in sed a.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (53) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”