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Based on the most helpful WSO content, historically, Goldman Sachs' Sales & Trading (S&T) recruiting timeline tends to lag slightly behind Investment Banking (IB). For example, in previous cycles, IB superdays often occurred in the summer or early fall, while S&T timelines extended into late fall or even early winter.

For the Summer Analyst 2027 (SA'27) cycle, it's reasonable to expect a similar pattern. If IB recruiting starts earlier in the summer or fall of 2026, S&T superdays might follow shortly after, likely in late fall 2026. However, with the trend of accelerated recruiting timelines, it's always a good idea to stay proactive and monitor updates directly from GS or through networking.

If you're targeting GS FICC and Equities, make sure your application is polished and submitted early, as timelines can shift unexpectedly. Keep an eye on forums like WSO and leverage LinkedIn connections to stay informed about any updates or changes in the process.

Sources: 2021 SA IBD as of 7/31/2020, 2018 Summer Analyst IB Recruiting Timeline Megathread Page, 2019 Goldman Sachs IBD Summer Analyst, 2019 Goldman Sachs IBD Summer Analyst, SA and Full Time Recruiting 2020 thread

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So just from the first wave, I see over 20 posting offers on LinkedIn. How many do they take and are there no more waves?

 

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