Non-US high school sophomore (IB)
I’m currently studying in 10th grade in UAE (American board) and I have decided to pursue BBA finance to eventually land a finance job, preferably IB. I have done a bit of research on finance careers and don’t plan to stop, and I’m aware of the unpleasant working hours I should expect to face if I were to get an ideal job in a BB or an EB bank but I want to try it out. I believe that if I stay at least past the analyst phase, I can get the best exit opportunities to something like PE if I do decide to quit. What should I do to maximize my chances? That is, apart from nailing my SATs and taking AP classes to get into a target university. I have been watching finance movies, reading books about investing and I do currently invest in the stock market. Like I said, since I’m not based in the US, it’s hard for me to find a mentor or something of that sort. I do have to mention that I plan on going to college in the US, hence work there.
Anything like books, courses, etc. that would help me get the edge over my competitors in the future is very much appreciated.
To maximize your chances of breaking into Investment Banking (IB) as a non-US high school sophomore planning to study in the US, here’s a roadmap based on the most helpful WSO content:
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By starting early and staying consistent, you’ll position yourself as a strong candidate for IB and beyond. Keep learning, networking, and building your profile!
Sources: Career in Finance - Reality or Reach?, As a freshman what should I be doing?, Just started realizing the necessities as a sophomore. Hoping for advice., The Allure of Investment Banking, Networking 101 – 8 tips from a “non-target” school student
Do enough to get into a good US university, but seriously touch some grass. There’s no need to get serious about finance recruiting until freshman year at the ABSOLUTE earliest.
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