Updated Johns Hopkins Reputation
Hi, current senior applying to colleges and recieved a fee waiver from Johns Hopkins (usually a very good indication that you will be accepted). Historically a complete non-target but as noted on this forum, has been placing into IB roles pretty consistently. How would you regard the school currently?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, Johns Hopkins University has been historically known for its strength in fields like medicine and engineering, but it's also been making strides in finance. While it may not have been considered a traditional target school for investment banking in the past, the trend seems to be changing.
Investment Banking Placement: There has been a noticeable increase in the number of students from JHU breaking into investment banking roles. This is evidenced by discussions on the forum and LinkedIn research indicating a good number of incoming IB summer analysts and full-time analysts.
Reputation: JHU's reputation as a top-tier educational institution certainly helps in the competitive landscape of finance recruitment. Being a top 10 school in the country, it carries a level of prestige that can be appealing to Wall Street firms.
Student Interest: The interest in finance careers among JHU students appears to be growing. This is a positive sign for the school's reputation in the finance industry as it suggests a burgeoning community of business-motivated students.
Alumni Network: The alumni network can be a critical factor in job placement, and proactive alumni can provide valuable support in securing internships and full-time positions.
Clubs and Resources: While the context doesn't specifically mention an Investment Banking Club, the presence of an investment team and other resources indicates that there are avenues for students to prepare for careers in finance.
In summary, while JHU may not have the historical reputation as a finance target school, its current trajectory suggests that it's gaining ground in this area. If you're considering JHU and are interested in investment banking, it could be a strong choice, especially if you leverage the school's resources and network effectively.
Sources: Johns Hopkins University - Investment Banking, Sales & Trading and Buy Side Placement, Johns Hopkins - Breaking into IB, Johns Hopkins - Breaking into IB, Current State "Under Consideration", meaning and expectations (JPMorgan), Comprehensive Undergraduate Target Schools Tier List 2020
Which program at JHU is this for? Is this for the Undergraduate Business program or their graduate MBA program?
Undergrad, but they don’t have a business program. Econ/math
Obviously is a non-target, but in a weird way. Banks will hold info sessions but no on-campus first round recruiting like Wharton or Ross etc. Ultimately, it's a tiny community going into IB. The alumni network is also relatively small, but mostly loyal, and there's enough to go around. Getting into the clubs helps, but ultimately it's very doable, considering a kid that gets into Hopkins could have gotten into almost any of the targets. In the end, Hopkins will be a bit more difficult to get into IB, but not by a ton, just have to put in a little more work. If you're 100% set on IB, Hopkins is an odd choice, but it's main plus is the low-level of competition recruiting for finance (it doesn't have the cutthroat culture), and its main minus is that it's in Baltimore and not a party school.
Feel free to PM. Obv a student here
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