Rate my Profile for PE Recruiting
There's conflicting information on WSO as to how much one's bank/group affects recruiting, particularly for MF/UMM PE post-IB. I've heard people cite university, GPA, SAT/ACT, interviewing skills, and network as other very important factors.
To not only help me but others on this forum get an idea of how all of these factors are weighed in PE recruiting, I present my profile:
School: Top Target
Likely GPA: 3.7-4.0
SAT/ACT: 1500+ / 34+
Bank: mid-tier BB incoming SA
Group: TBD, most alumni are in above-average or very above-average groups
Network: Involved in preprofessional clubs through which I've met upperclassmen going into IB/PE
Interviewing skills: I'm a grinder, and I think with the time I have I could get killer at timed LBOs and feel like I can tell a great story about why PE/why I see myself in an investing role rather than pure advisory.
And, not sure this matters: Non-diversity
tl;dr: Will being at a mid-tier BB put me at a noticeable disadvantage compared to peers applying for PE Associate roles from top BB/EB analyst programs? Does the group I get matter a lot? How can I stand out? Any other advice welcome.
I anticipate one of you will say "get the FT offer first/don't get ahead of yourself"--completely agree, but I still think it is valid to be thinking about my career and ask for advice from those who have gone through this process but aren't in my immediate network.
Humbly,
A Prospect
Get the FT offer first/don't get ahead of yourself
fair enough
Group matters. Assuming solid group or better you will get looks. You’ll get less less looks than the same background at a top bank + top group, but you’ll get enough - converting will come down to you and your performance. Focus on what you can control.
seems in line with some of what I've read elsewhere, appreciate the insights
No 3.8? No top BB? Posts on WSO?
Oof... I've got bad news for you...
haha it's my 2nd post, trying to not be an annoying prospect--and who knows my GPA might be higher
try to lateral to a better bank.. that's the only thing that really matters for PE.. which bank and group you're in... and how well you interview.
Am super appreciative to have even gotten a good BB offer, but yeah I agree I'm definitely thinking about that
This is like those college confidential chance me threads
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