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+222 From 100 Plus Rejections, To Accepting A Great Offer 32 1y
+41 Thank you WSO - Never give up! 25 1y
+240 From <2 GPA, to Bulge Bracket and Hedge Fund 35 1y
+23 How do I start dating as a late bloomer (21) at a target 4 1y
+373 What investment banking is in simple words and my story 149 1y
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+50 Thank You - BROKE IN! 39 1y
+63 Double Break-In: Thanks WSO! 18 1y
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+143 Sincere thank you to the WSO Community 60 1y
+249 Stay positive 48 1y
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+41 Thank you, WSO - IBD position at second-tier bank 24 2y
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+21 The Regional MBA 1 3y
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+108 Finally cut it 29 3y
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+14 Congrats to "My Name is Goldstein" 7 3y
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+260 How I got into Banking 111 3y
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+190 The Road Less Traveled 21 3y
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