Non Target -> MMIB -> MMPE -> M7
First of all, I don’t want this to sound like the majority of the “is it possible to break into XX from my situation” posts from non target kids.
I’m an IB Summer Analyst for a MM firm (think HW/Blair/Baird) and I’m hoping to go into MMPE after a couple of years as an Analyst. Coming from a non-target, and not having any family/friends in finance, it was difficult to get an offer in the first place. I’ve recently decided I want to go to a top MBA program after a couple of years in PE, and I have a good idea of what I need to do to put myself in the best position possible to get there. Obviously, I understand that I have to actually get a return offer, do well as an Analyst, and get into MMPE before all of this.
I’m wondering if anyone from a non-target has gone a similar route and has any advice?
FYI: I have a 3.9 GPA, multiple on campus clubs/organizations, relevant internships, sports, hobbies that I’m actually passionate about, and I don’t have a finance boner.
Just looking to best position myself to be successful and exploring my options. I understand the opportunity costs and I’m willing to take them. I’m not asking if this route is “possible,” just looking to hear from people with similar experiences.
"I dont have a finance boner" as you spend your free time on a finance website talking with other finance people about finance
interested in this as well
Yes, this happens all the time.
in a similar spot- is it possible to go MMIB -> MMPE -> HBS/Stanford? I know MBA applications are tough, even for someone who went GS->KKR, so I’m not sure how someone who went Blair->respectable MMPE has any chance of competing.
Exactly. also in a tier 2 city, not sure how much that has to do with it.
If you are an URM very very doable
Is Non-target -> Regional Botique -> Lateral MM/BB Analyst -> MM PE a common path?
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