Wanted some realistic insight on my chances

School-Large State school in FL (Ugh)
GPA- Expecting it to fall between 3.7-3.8 on low end hopefully 3.8+
Major(s)Finance and Accounting. Minor: Economics
Sophomore Internship- Commercial Banking at WFC
Junior Internship-Some strong possibilities at Moelis and JPM
I just wanted to evaluate my chances in breaking into IBD without my connections and just wanted to see if the school alone would crush me. Thankfully I would consider my connections strong and hopefully that will open some doors as it has for my internship opps. Just wanted insight from those with far more than I!

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Confused. What are you asking?

If you actually have an interview with Moelis/JPM, then you've got as a good a chance as anyone at those firms. If you don't, and you're asking if you'll get interviews through a resume drop...then no, because you're at a non-target and your WE is ok but not great.

 

Sorry should have clarified. I am asking my chances to break into IBD post graduation with those internships on my resume assuming I do not receiver an offer to stay on with one of those firms.

 
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md3Moelis has been done at my school for about a month now, so unless you have done a superday recently I would be surprised if they still have open spots.

He mentioned family connects, FYI.

I mean, what's you're deal? Are your family hook-ups getting you in the door? If so, roll w/ it and take the offer if you land it. If you're interviewing / getting a shot at a slot who gives a shit? I mean when I was recruiting I did 80% on my own volition and pulled the hook-up card to make up the rest. So did every other non target in my class.

Every analyst class at every big bank has a contingent of non-targets. UF is fine, good football, hot chicks and not laughable academics. Just do well over the summer if you get it and move on w/ your life.

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