Student Athlete (Ivy) vs Clubs for IB
Hi, I have the opportunity to walk onto an Ivy Rowing team but I realize that this will likely come at a huge cost in terms of extracurriculars in terms of clubs and similar activities. Are clubs important enough for IB recruiting that I should prioritize them instead? I am far more passionate about rowing than a finance club or something similar and I would still be diligent in terms of classes and studying finance on my own, but I’d like to know if I should prioritize academic clubs before I commit to the rigor of a DI team.
Thanks!
D1 rowing is a better use of time and would arguably make you a better hire. Just make sure you still do the prep for recruiting if you’re not in the club.
Could you give any more details in terms of prep? I think there's a book or pdf online with investment banking questions and I have a book but what's reccomended?
Start with the M&I 400 questions. Then do some practice problems. Read Rosenbaum & Pearl for more details on valuation.
The main benefit of being in a finance club is the network of upperclassmen who can point you to the right person to network with, and getting mock interviewed by people who just went through recruiting. Even if you don't join one of the clubs you should make sure you lean on upperclassmen for mentorship. Makes a huge difference. If your finance club isn't a huge time sink you should do both.
I'm a student athlete (Track & Field) at another Ivy, and can definitely say being a part of a team will provide far more networking opportunities over various different clubs. I got my sophomore summer internship through my team's network, and also found reaching out to alumni athletes of other sports has been way more helpful than non-athletes.
I still had time for other clubs, although not my school's "Top Finance Clubs," but enough to where it seems like I am committed to extracurriculars outside of my sport. Being on a team is definitely is a big time commitment, and some people are bad at adjusting to it, but should be manageable. Also obviously helps a lot with recruiting.
I would remove the name of the university to avoid doxxing yourself if you care at all.
I think finance clubs, especially at targets, can carry a ton of weight because they allow you to show your interest in finance as a career early on. You may also gain access to a wider alumni base with a higher percentage of individuals in IB/PE who may be willing to vouch or pull for you through a club than a sports team. Having said that, most people have tons of respect for a D1 student athlete who can pull good grades in relevant major at a school that’s also well regarded for academics. Would recommend joining the team since you’re passionate about it, but try to join at least one club to round yourself out.
Do both if possible. Definitely do D1 sports if it’s one or the other.
I’d recommend slacking in the club (missing for sports is totally acceptable) but still need some indication of finance interest/experience on your resume. I did both personally.
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