well for some context:
non diversity male
3.8 gpa
cs + finance w/ a minor in math
sophmore at a non target state school that is decent for cs on the east coast
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so this previous summer I had worked as an intern at a commercial bank in nyc. learned a some stuff but it was basically a resume padder and i got paid something for the summer so that was nice. this fall im doing a program with a well known mm firm within their AM arm (keep in mind this is not a normal internship, more so a program with a tiny lump sum payment at the end, but it does provide good networking opportunities and lot of learning oppurtunities!) and this summer im gonna be going to a huge tech company (think faang or faang adjacent) to do finance in some of their more tech related divisions. now given this, realistically what are my chances of breaking into investment banking in my situation. my plan as of now is to recruit for ib this winter/spring and if that doesnt pan out, I do have a solid company to fall back on and ill try to return back to them the following summer as a swe intern.
i just wanted to hear yalls thoughts and appreciate yalls time!
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Your chances of breaking into investment banking are realistic, especially if you leverage your strong GPA, diverse experience, and networking opportunities. Keep preparing and applying broadly, and you should be able to find a path into IB.
Good luck!
Sources: Career in Finance - Reality or Reach?, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/do-i-stand-a-chance-in-investment-banking?customgpt=1, 2019 Investment Banking Full Time Recruiting - Do I Have a Chance?, Career in Finance - Reality or Reach?, Accounting major, can't seem to break into IB
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