Lost High Schooler, looking for any guidance

Hey guys, so I just joined this community because I heard it was very informative. Although I haven't yet sifted through each section of the forum, I intend on doing so after I post this.

I was recently accepted to NYU Stern and I'm currently pondering on career choices. I read up on a lot of vault's "day-in-the-life-of's" and have developed interest in private equity, hedge funds and i'm iffy on investment banking.

I guess my main concern is being able to move up quickly in ranks at whatever firm I get into (analyst, associate etc.) that is, if i get into one. I don't know which path to take and was hoping you guys could put me in the right direction.

Here are some questions:
1.) Is there a general recommendation for undergrads to break into either buy side or sell side? Or is it just preference.
2.) Can someone explain to me what an equity research analyst's job requirements are?

Thanks!

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holy fuck this just hit me...does your username mean you were born in '95?

My drinkin' problem left today, she packed up all her bags and walked away.
 
Kenny Powersholy fuck this just hit me...does your username mean you were born in '95?
haha, sounds about right

to answer your question, once you peruse the site, you will have a better idea, there are several threads answering this. Lots of Stern kids break in, just make sure you keep your gpa high, join relevant clubs, and begin to network. I wish I had started researching my career path as early as you have.

 

holy shit high schooler..

best thing u can do is: 1) maintain a good gpa 2) make lots of good friends, especially older ones. these are the guys that will help you out down the line.

 

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Use more debt than your competition or get out of the business. Any other policy is either self-limiting, no-win, or a bet that the competition will go bankrupt before they displace you. - Bruce Henderson
 

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