So, years ago, I posted on here as a senior in college, non-target. 3.3 GPA, trying to get into IB. Didn't make it. Kept trying, these forums told me it was possible, but much easier at the associate level through business school. I wanted to get in as an analyst, so didn't take no as an answer. Took a job at the big-4.
When I was at the big-4, I landed interviews at all the top shops, GS, CS, MS, JPM, for not the top groups, but decent coverage / equity research groups. Ended up getting an offer and going to a second tier shop, (i.e, not GS / MS but a top 10 bank in league tables). Did my 2 years and it was great - but wanted more M&A experience in a specific subsector that I only covered a little in my analyst years, so I was able to lateral at a known boutique that has very high deal flow in the MM as an associate.
Question is, I'm getting old now, and I know I want to continue working in finance, that's whether I stay where I am and rise, or move over to PE and work at a fund with less than $1.5bn in assets (as these are the funds I currently sell my deals to).
What is everyone's suggestion on whether I pursue business school or not? I feel like with my background / work experience, I should only go top 7, but feel like I'd need a 750+ with my GMAT to go to one of those schools. Also, considering my goal isn't to work at McKinsey / KKR, etc, do I even "need" it to work in the MM?
Bump
You should read what @CompBanker has written about this in the past. He was in somewhat similarly shoes as you, meaning he didn't need to go, yet he still chose to do so.
Dolor temporibus quia et magnam vero consequuntur voluptatibus. Consequatur et qui sed voluptate repellendus et rerum.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...