When to apply for LDN 2021 SA

Hi everyone,

I have been reading this forum for a lot and I am thankful to everyone who share their experience. However now I'd like to have an answer to an issue that I started asking myself after several networking calls with people from BBs and EBs.

In July I will graduate from an Italian big university (public, not Bocconi) and from September I will start my 2year MiM in one european target. I'd like to know from you, people from the forum, what should I do in terms of application: almost everyone that I talked to is pushing me to apply early in August for 2021 SA positions, however some have also told me to go to on campus events and network there in order to apply with - hopefully - better chances. So, since these on-campus events will be in Sept/Oct, I don't get how should I move: apply after these events or apply earlier in August?

Thanks everyone for your knowledge in all the posts of this forum Hope to get some advice

Ajeje

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Some firms allow you to take part in the online applications and the networking events (mostly EBs I believe). So it really is good for '21 and '22

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