GS TMT, MS M&A, Elite Boutiques (GHL, Laz, etc.), PE (BX, Bain Cap, etc.)

Out of curiosity, does a high-achieving Dartmouth student (3.9+, summa cum laude) have a shot at these groups and firms?

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Sorry for the apparently dumb question. I was reading that only the top H/W kids get these slots, but I now know that's not true. I just wanted to ensure that hailing from Dartmouth wouldn't handicap me.

 
Don Corleonedont listen to these haters.

a dartmouth 3.9 UG is as good as harvard / yale / princeton 3.9

Difference between those schools is insignificant. Additionally, if i am to believe you are indeed overachiever, even better.

darmouth / harvard = lexus / benz, repectively. Its not maza / benz.

go for it.

For a Private Equity Vice President, your ability to write and spell sucks ass

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happypantsmcgee
Don Corleonedont listen to these haters.

a dartmouth 3.9 UG is as good as harvard / yale / princeton 3.9

Difference between those schools is insignificant. Additionally, if i am to believe you are indeed overachiever, even better.

darmouth / harvard = lexus / benz, repectively. Its not maza / benz.

go for it.

For a Private Equity Vice President, your ability to write and spell sucks ass

I'm sorry I didnt realize I was supposed to write in perfect grammar. Plus, they gave me couple of fresh monkeys like you to to write shit for me.

 
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