When does 2021 recruiting season start?

This is my first post on WSO and sorry for any naievete, but I'm literally so behind on the game. Recently I've been considering career paths and I am possibly interested in IB (kinda sorta). I have a decent background for it - USC undergrad, part of an investment fund, and lined up a VC/startup internship for this summer. I'm just wondering when the recruitment process for 2021 starts, and/or when to start applying to the programs. I also know networking is super important and I'm trying to get on that as well.

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Dude, I would strongly suggest you get your act together or you’re going to miss the train. Most apps are open already.

 

first offers are out now, last offers will slow down in october/november but completely stop in Jan/Feb.

 

yes but the offers out are pretty much just diversity at lower tier firms

 

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