<Lying About Graduation to Be Able To Recruit for Summer '23>

I'm a rising senior at a non-target who's late to IB recruiting and only have a PE/search fund and mezzanine internship under my belt. I would like to have the opportunity to interview with any BB/MM/Regional Boutique that is still recruiting for a SA role for next summer instead of full-time. 

Is it okay if I extend my graduation and list on my cv that I'll graduate in December 2023, and once I get an internship offer, I change my graduation date? Can I tell HR I can't afford an extra semester/decided to no longer do a double major? 

Looking forward to your responses! 

19 Comments
 

You can do it…I've done it before literally they don't care. I did this with Bank of America. Just make sure you say you are graduating after the internship, so if it is summer of 2023, put fall 2023 graduation.

Go ahead and JUMP!
 

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