Not sure where to go from here

Hey guys,

Long story short: I extended my graduation by a semester in hopes of securing an SA after being unable to the previous year (for personal reasons beyond my control). Unfortunately, even after continuous networking, busting my ass meeting people,etc. I just came up short. And by just came up short, I mean to the point where I had two BB associates taking me out to lunch after my rejection to tell me how close I was. The rejections put me real down to the point where I even failed a class, which was just something that I don't do. This, coupled with other factors, had me go into a pretty bad depression and consequently had me doing nothing productive with my summer. Now I'm wondering what is best for me to do. Go back for the extra semester to finish my second, irrelevant major (I finished my Finance major, Econ is second which I did since I had a lot of requirements done for it already) or try and get a job doing, well, anything? I know this is only a little bit about me but if anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks guys

4 Comments
 

You learn from your mistake. Move on!

“It is our fate to be tormented with large and small dilemmas as we daily wind our way through the risky, fractious world that gave us birth” Edward O. Wilson.
 
Nomadchimp

You learn from your mistake. Move on!

Which is what I am trying to do, I'm just trying to find the best route to go at this point.

 

go for the second major because if you don't that failed class will lower your GPA. Retake that course and get a good grade and have your GPA be higher. Continue to network, but don't be discouraged if you can't land a BB role. Go for some of the family office type of firms as well.

make it hard to spot the general by working like a soldier
 
Best Response

Dicta voluptate dolores et aut ratione alias. Consectetur atque amet ducimus at molestiae. Reprehenderit blanditiis omnis corrupti impedit eius aut perferendis eligendi. Est sint sequi ducimus animi aut nemo.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $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
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
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...”