Non-Target Grad New to the Forum

Hello all,

I am new to WSO and I wish I wasn't. I have read a few articles before on the forum page, but now I have decided to get active. Hopefully not too late.

A little about myself: I recently graduated from The Citadel, which is a military college in Charleston, SC. I graduated in three years and am required to stay for a fourth year due to my military contract with the Army National Guard. For my fourth year I am going to be pursing an accelerated MBA. I am planning on completing my MBA in August 2015. I will also be commissioning in the National Guard in May.

I have been interested in investment banking for a while now and I am very passionate about it. I know that I am not only a graduate of a non-target school, but also I am with my MBA. I love my college and wouldn't change my decision. My school isn't a big school that has a lot of grads in investment banking. I am hoping to get a lot out of this website and it looks to have a wealth of information on it. I hope to meet you all soon.

Respectfully,

Clayton

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