Wanted to start a thread and see how the WSO community is faring with HSW decisions this year.
Applications were up 34% last cycle and this year is shaping up to be the same. What has been the impact on PE applicants this cycle?
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| +34 | 2026 PE Associate Bonus Thread | 40 | 1d |
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| +21 | Semi-target into IB (London) -> PE | 20 | 4d |
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| +11 | those of you who had an easy banking experience - how f’d were you when you went to PE? | 7 | 4d |
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| +8 | Why is every PE firm so top heavy? | 3 | 3d |
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about the impact on PE applicants this cycle:
For more detailed insights, you can refer to the following threads: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/mba-application-survey-wso…</a">MBA APPLICATION SURVEY - WSO MEMBERS - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/pe-isnt-the-best-way-to-ge…</a">PE isn’t the best way to get into b-school
These threads provide a comprehensive view of the current landscape for PE applicants aiming for HSW business schools.
Sources: PE Associate Rejected at HSW... Now What?, Odds of HSW from MF PE?, MBA APPLICATION SURVEY - WSO MEMBERS, PE isn’t the best way to get into b-school, MBA APPLICATION SURVEY - WSO MEMBERS
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