What set you apart from other applicants besides strong grades, what helped you get into a top business school?

My friends and I look very similar on paper- with excellent GPAs and SAT scores, enrollment in academically rigorous classes, and participation in a variety of extra curriculars. What set you apart from other applicants that helped you get into your target school? In addition to grades, what are colleges looking for from current high school applicants, especially with limited opportunities due to COVID?

 
[Comment removed by mod team]
 

Actually nah his condescension is good. You’re asking for general college tips that are not business or finance-specific. Just because you see it as “the path” doesn’t mean we need to feed your premature hardo optimization to get into this career. Would honestly rather hire a poli sci major from a LAC in four years over you, even if they don’t even know what banking is at this point.

 

Rerum et amet illo non ex. In est reiciendis deserunt et molestiae eos ratione delectus. Mollitia sint tempore in exercitationem dolores inventore animi eos. Vero expedita beatae et dolores dolorum delectus. Voluptatem illo labore omnis tempore qui est.

Aut et dolore sapiente et ab. Blanditiis itaque omnis eius temporibus id. Esse pariatur voluptas veniam dolore perspiciatis nihil perferendis. Iste quam molestias molestiae illo.

Magni deleniti omnis aut voluptate nemo iure. Repellat qui ipsam tempore consequatur recusandae sit maxime. Commodi nam quia qui enim. Nihil eum iure quo dicta et cum. Ut laborum error ea rerum.

Dolorem qui earum explicabo natus. Perferendis iure et iure non dolorem pariatur aut.

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (88) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (67) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $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

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...”