Will I get into IB? (Chance me)
Came into college as a pre-law student but have since decided that I'd probably enjoy IB more. Please tell me my chances of getting into a good IB firms, because I really don't know.
I go to a target school (Georgetown), majoring in Global Business (finance track), and doing an econ minor
GPA is 4.0 right now, will probably end with around 3.9-4.0
I've done a business development internship from jan to now, and this summer i will be a private equity analyst at a boutique PE firm
In school, my relevant experience are in 2 consulting clubs (one for marketing, one for data analytics), I have another leadership position in a club but its not finance related
I'm not a URM
I'm C/O 2027 and hope to join 1-2 investing clubs next semester and hopefully get 1-2 internships next year
I haven't done any networking and honestly don't know where to start but I'll figure it out this summer
Any tips and insight into my chances would be appreciated
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and tips regarding your chances of getting into a good IB firm:
Strengths:
Target School (Georgetown):
High GPA (3.9-4.0):
Relevant Internships:
Involvement in Consulting Clubs:
Leadership Position:
Areas for Improvement:
Networking:
Joining Finance Clubs:
Additional Internships:
Tips:
Be Authentic and Intellectually Curious:
Prepare for Interviews:
Stay Social and Involved:
Conclusion:
Your academic background, relevant internships, and involvement in consulting clubs position you well for a career in IB. However, to maximize your chances, focus on networking, joining finance clubs, and gaining additional finance-related internships. With these steps, you should be well-prepared to secure a position at a good IB firm.
Sources: Georgetown U Student Investment Fund (GUSIF)?, Georgetown U Student Investment Fund (GUSIF)?, International Student - Chance of getting an IBD internship in London?, 2019 Investment Banking Full Time Recruiting - Do I Have a Chance?, Do I have a chance to make it in IB?
Any way to spin the non-finance club to more of a finance club? Any details on what it is (frat/consulting/non-profit/etc) for more info?
You are on the right track, keep the GPA high, hammer technicals and network and I do not see a reason why you wouldn't be competitive at most banks. Keep in mind that after you make it past the initial round, school/GPA/background matters significantly less, and personality/technical knowledge is the most important, hope this helps.
How much does gpa matter for first round? I have a 3.85 but go to a liberal arts college (bowdin, middlebury, w&l). Do you think coming from a low-semi target having a higher GPA like 3.95 or 4.0 is necessary or will I be ok.
In my experience, having a 3.8+ probably wont get you cut from any first rounds. But keep in mind that these interviews are similar to college applications in that they are largely a crapshoot. There are thousands of kids with similar stats applying for the same roles so the key to differentiate yourself is through networking. Have seen folks with sub 3.5 GPA's land at great shops because they networked extremely hard and knew their technicals when the time came.
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