expect valuation questions. Dept. may have you submit a writing sample. Prep 2 companies, one long the other short. Be prepared to discuss valuation- DCF, comps, and multiples. Know merits and shortcomings of each. Prep this and you'll do very well.

The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side. -James Baldwin
 

expect valuation questions. Dept. may have you submit a writing sample. Prep 2 companies, one long the other short. Be prepared to discuss valuation- DCF, comps, and multiples. Know merits and shortcomings of each. Prep this and you'll do very well.

The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side. -James Baldwin
 

focus on classes that are heavy on investment analysis and or classes where there is emphasis on projects/case studies and involve a lot critical thinking/writing.

take the CFA level 1 during this year as well

------------ I'm making it up as I go along.
 

Thank you for all the responses.

Jaclee, I think I’m ok in the report writing/synthesis aspect, since this has been one of my strong areas since high school (as opposed to complex math).

Cornelius, thanks for the CFA suggestion. I already have the Schweser notes that I read when I have time, but my degree takes too much time, so I don’t know if I can prepare properly for May.

Monument Man, we don’t have that many accounting and valuation… I’m currently taking a module which follows McKinsey’s book “Valuation: Measuring and managing the value of companies” and another module focusing on the differences between US GAAP and IFRS.

Eresearcher, I’m just a student but I would say you could move to corporate finance although it may not be easy. Another possibility would be moving to the buyside. If you want more varied potential exit plans I guess it would be better to start in the Investment Banking division, for example.

 

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