Based on the most helpful WSO content, spring weeks can indeed be quite competitive. The competitiveness can vary depending on the region and the specific program you're applying to. It's also important to note that many firms do accept applicants on a rolling basis, so applying early could potentially ease the difficulty.

As for the trackers, it's hard to say for certain if they will make spring weeks as competitive as Summer Analyst applications this year. However, it's always a good idea to be prepared for a competitive process.

Remember, it's not just about getting in early, but also about making your application stand out. This could involve highlighting relevant experiences, joining finance-related societies, or even attending insight days to gain a better understanding of the industry.

Keep in mind that this is just general advice based on previous WSO threads. The specifics could vary depending on the firm and the region. Good luck with your applications!

Sources: How competitive are spring weeks?, Spring Week strategy 2021, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/consulting/2024-summer-application-postings?customgpt=1

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There's a general trend of finance becoming more competitive and more people are becoming aware of spring weeks as banks are marketing to students as young as 16. Trackers have for sure made it more competitive since people are applying to more places and applying earlier (I think Bristol has an automated updating system?)

Have seen Lazard offers go out, most firms should be giving out offers around February.

 

most come out in batches, for some banks all offers come out at once and I doubt there's a 'waitlist' really

 

Trackers have for sure made it a lot more competitive and I think the marketing from finance societies has definitely pushed a lot more applicants to apply this academic year. I’ve heard of multiple different trackers for different societies at universities. I think rothschild and Lazard will have given all offers by the end of December and with BB’s I believe some are receiving offers this week such as Bofa and MS. Rest will probably continue interviews after the xmas break

 

Also think it’s hard to compare with SA because conversions weren’t the best across the board and so a lot of those summer applicants are applying again for summers and completing a masters. Hence SA would probably be harder imo in comparison to spring weeks

 

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