WSO Weekly Wrap-Up (9/20-9/26)

In case you missed them, here's some of last week's most popular topics:

MSF Class of 2016 Post By @TNA

k guys, building on my post last year, I wanted to start something for this years applicants. Anyone applying this year, with a 2015 start and 2016 graduation, feel free to post your profile, ask questions or just add some comments. Looking to help and give advice to anyone applying in this cycle.

Let the mayhem begin!

Investment banking as a dentist ? Post By @daddybusiness123

I am a 23 year old student that did pre-med/dentistry in college to appease my parents and family (dad and brother are antheisologists ). My passion has always been business and international investing. I have little to no interest in the sciences but pushed through the bullshit to graduate.

Signed offer letter from SA...sending in apps for FT recruiting..can I get in trouble? Post By @EquityDebtFinance

So I signed my offer letter for SA, but received an updated letter reflecting new analyst salary pay raise at a BB - my initial deadline was 9/15, but after I signed, received updated offer letter with deadline of 10/1. This is still too early for me to recruit again as I haven't heard back from first rounds, but I've just been telling them that I haven't signed yet - can I get in trouble for this?

Too many damn feminine men Today? Post By @sjl1009

I truly believe that many of our country's current social issues can be traced back to the epidemic of men becoming too feminine. Only about 30-40 years ago (and many older users on this website can attest to this ), being a masculine man was honored and respected in this great country. I believe that men are falling behind and this can and will lead to massive problems. This is taking nothing away from women leaders and strong women (who I respect greatly).

Alternative travel now taxable income? Post By @tangyorangutan

Apparently alt travel to anywhere besides your home office is now considered taxable income

A Clueless Freshman's First Networking Event Post By @Wall St

So are you also here for the keychains?

Nope. I'm here to talk to Goldman Sachs!

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