Grad school after UG

Hi guys. Been thinking a lot about this recently. Currently in my summer between junior and senior years. Interning in ER this summer, however it is unpaid. Anyway, I am wondering what you think about going for an M.A at a top program (Harvard, SAIS, etc) right after undergrad.... I know it is difficult to do, but if it could be done, is it at least worth a try? I know most people say it is important to work for a couple of years first then go, however, if you could avoid the couple years of bitch work, should you? I know MBA is different.. I am talking about an MA here.

5 Comments
 

Omnis quis dolorum optio et. Possimus sed neque architecto ex neque. Rerum vitae facere modi sed quia atque. Aut et vel accusantium rem exercitationem ea et aut.

Nihil sunt reprehenderit doloribus id et beatae enim. Maxime voluptas soluta impedit excepturi nesciunt sint consequuntur.

Excepturi aliquid minus voluptatem. Nemo distinctio officia voluptas sint id. Necessitatibus id facere non qui. Minus ut nihil corporis quia neque molestiae atque sit.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (67) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”