Delaying grad by a semester, dumb or no
whats up wso first time post here so any advice is much appreciated. long story short I'm a sophmore transfer at nyc semitarget and was wondering what the technicalities of delaying graduation are. I would recruit for 2028 cycle I guess but on my resume be graduating December 2027. I guess just for SA recruiting how much does it negatively impact my chances? Would I start working in January or in June with the rest of the 28 class? I have a good reason to stay technically as I would need the extra sem for a BS in finance instead of just a concentration because I'm a transfer. doing the extra sem would technically make me like a freshman I guess, and give me a better resume as far as Clubs/societies and Internships/case competition. I just don't know how unorthodox it is and how banks look at you and the questions they might ask you. I've read some forums here about it but they somewhat just talk about reasons to stay and not so much the technicalities of it, so I guess the more specific the advice the better. sorry for the long message but thanks if you read this far.
Given your reason, being a transfer with the extra sem being "necessary," I'd say go for it. Chances are you'll perform better during recruiting if you devote the extra time you have to prepare. Also, think about 10/20 years' time; I doubt you'll regret having an extra year of college/life before the corporate grind starts.
I've known people that didn't get offers and extended just so they could recruit again so I don't see an issue with it all. Especially since your a transfer and you have an easy way to explain it, I don't see it being an issue at all (not all credits transferred, etc.)
Those that stay an extra semester have more work experience and time to network so I think it's a win-win overall. I've never known of any banks looking down upon people that stay an extra semester, I guess it would be an issue if your GPA was super low but then you wouldn't be in a interview situation in the first place.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights on delaying graduation for SA recruiting:
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In summary, delaying graduation can be a strategic move if it allows you to better prepare for SA recruiting and improve your resume. Banks are generally understanding if you have a legitimate reason and can articulate it well.
Sources: Missed SA 2019 recruiting - delay graduation for SA 2020?, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/will-2020-recruiting-ft-and-sa-be-accelerated-or-be-more-relaxed?customgpt=1, How to Approach 2020 SA Recruiting as a Junior Transfer to a Target, Should I delay graduation for 1 semester or graduate? (Potentially salvageable situation), 2019 Sumer Analyst Recruiting Starts
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