UGA to Investment Banking

I am a third year student at the University of Georgia, and my major is Finance. It's my dream to get into a large investment bank like GS, MS, etc. I know that a position as a SA is critical, and have started planning for a way to secure such a position. I was wondering if any UGA grads or other non-target school grads have advice? Also, if any UGA students/grads have info on the Corsair Society, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

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Sneak into (or befriend) someone who's at GATech or Emory. If you were young enough, I'd say transfer. :/ I'm also from Atlanta, and though I got into UGA, I realized the finance prospects are really low. NETWORK, build your contacts in Atlanta. (SunTrust has a whole building full of young analysts. The easier way to meet them is on Roswell Rd.)

Remember you control your own destiny, network with everyone, and learn how to pivot your non-target status in the interview. You'll need to be super sharp on technical as well.

 

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