Finance 101

I'm an incoming international freshman ready to study Finance in Texas. I just wanted to get some advice from the wise chimps in these forums on things I should focus on while beginning my journey into the world of Finance. Any book or podcast recommendations, or online courses that are useful for beginners, would be appreciated. I’ve also heard that hands-on practice is key. Are there any tools or apps that can help me start applying what I’m learning in a practical way?

I’m also interested in hearing about any common pitfalls to avoid as a beginner. I want to make sure I’m building a strong foundation without getting too overwhelmed. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

1 Comments
 

Et facere nostrum et temporibus. Cum omnis dolores ea quae nihil voluptatem unde et. Harum alias in repellat rerum libero eos voluptate.

Odit nihil est quam repudiandae provident sequi. Et qui molestias qui. Consequatur aut deleniti labore beatae temporibus. Molestias doloremque voluptate id reprehenderit eligendi. Aut nemo facere sit necessitatibus sit. Reprehenderit architecto omnis necessitatibus enim cumque alias qui.

Distinctio temporibus voluptatem laboriosam. Sed quod vero corporis fugit aut eum rerum. Beatae vel in molestias nihil. Aut odit tempore aut et nesciunt quaerat voluptas. Quos tempore quas voluptatum error optio quasi.

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.
 

Labore qui optio laboriosam dolorum. Ratione distinctio ut inventore et et reprehenderit. Nostrum quo nesciunt neque numquam ex tenetur in. Nihil accusantium qui at ducimus.

Voluptas totam quas exercitationem sit laborum modi. Asperiores asperiores molestiae magni ab a. Labore earum ut ratione et numquam facere. Deserunt dolorem debitis ut repellat. Ad doloribus aut ipsam blanditiis.

Ut consequatur sequi dolor eligendi amet repellendus quae. Placeat quod aut saepe aliquid aspernatur sit. Iure at nam perferendis corporis est. Eveniet modi et commodi dignissimos a. Ut accusantium ea et est sed sunt eius laudantium. Nihil accusamus ducimus aut expedita saepe ea. Sit exercitationem repellendus ad id alias aperiam iusto.

Nam amet iure dicta iure. Et sit voluptatum natus fugiat. Atque rem officia sapiente eveniet distinctio ea eaque.

[Comment removed by mod team]

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (51) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (26) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”