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Currently majoring in Exercise Science and wanting to eventually work in Private Equity.

Delay graduation (to 6 years) to complete CPA prerequisites. Work an accounting job and get my CPA. Somehow make the jump to a boutique M&A investment banking (how feasible would this be in Canada?). Make the jump to PE.

Please forgive me for my ignorance. Are there any better pathways with my end goal being Private Equity?

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“Javier Barrena provided really detailed walkthrough on how he approached a similar tasking before, and although I entered the session not knowing how to approach this case study at all, I have a much clearer picture now. This session was extremely effective, and it's fortunate that he had the availability to do this despite my case study task coming in at a very last minute.”

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Class of '18 Nov 2026 Cohort

4.56/5

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“Jorge was very practical and generous with his time. He gave me a clear action plan: tighten my elevator pitch to under 2 min, do a weekly modelling case study, and prep technicals, market questions and behaviourals. His networking advice (always ask each contact for 1-2 more names, track fund closes to spot hiring windows, a list of London infra headhunters) was very actionable. He also referred me internally to Nuveen within a week. Only point to improve: I’m still waiting for his feedback on the case studies I sent.”

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