High school student interested in JP Morgan Early Start.
Hey guys, long time lurker here (since middle school actually). I'm a rising sophomore in high school in New York, and I am interested in JP Morgan's early start program. I saw that they take about 10 graduating high school students from New York a year for the program, and I wanted to see if anyone here had advice on how to best position one's self for the program. The program requires you go to college in New York, which shouldn't be a problem given placement at my HS.
Is the program diversity focused? I am non-diversity. Do they give preference to those with relevant experience in finance? As a rising sophomore, I am not doing anything this summer, but will try to find something (anything) finance related next summer. During my freshman year, I was dual enrolled at a community college and was able to take an introductory financial accounting class. Right now, I am currently enrolled in a corporate finance summer class at another school. I've also been reading investment banking by Josh Rosenbaum and Josh Pearl, which I think has been very helpful. I also have access to some Training the Street stuff from a friend. I tried watching some Aswath Damodaran videos a while ago, but don’t think I am advanced enough for them.
Any advice is greatly welcome. Thank you in advance.
Dude are you like 15?
Dude the best thing you can do is get into a target, then worry about IB after college apps are done to get that first internship before freshman year (not necessary at all actually). Live life while you still can. This is satirical, but you're being like this guy: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/8-years-old-with-no-finance-expe…
pre stern hardos walking through dcfs at 15
Where is my MS when I need it...
Do you go to a specialized hs? I seen a few students from Stuy, B Tech, BxSci, etc ended up going to Columbia or Stern and getting into the program. I never went through the process but I highly doubt you'll get asked any technical questions. Just have a resume with a good GPA, job/internship and any clubs you're involved in. Maybe they'll ask for a reference from a teacher or someone who knows you. I would think you should have some basic behaviorals down such as a little about yourself, why the program, favorite classes, college selection, etc. You have like a year or two to prepare I wouldn't worry about anything rn other than getting laid
Would also check out SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity). They have a high school program that gives you academic and professional prep. I saw a lot of the kids got into top tier colleges. Might want to also check out All Stars. However, that is definitely diversity unless things changed recently.
Don’t ever feel bad for being ambitious. That being said, live life.
Holy shit, I would literally advise against all of this. You are literally entering 10th grade. Stop reading rosenbaum and pearl, stop looking for relevant finance experience, I would even say to stop thinking about that JPM early program. Get good grades, get into a target school, and you will be more than fine.
You will regret this when you are older. Live your life, and enjoy being in high school. You have no responsibilities, just play video games and hang out with friends man.
Eh not really a bad thing imo better to build up some knowledge now and then head into college to connect the dots
stop shitposting, its gonna confuse the kid.
Everyone on here raves about getting into a target school and then tell high schoolers to not worry about anything.
Believe or not, even high schoolers need direction in life. It’s not just about getting into a target, it’s about discovering what you want to study, what career you want, whether you’re entrepreneurial or not, etc.
I am not saying high schoolers should sacrifice their social life, but I think we should be telling high schoolers to explore every single one of their interests because as time goes on, the opportunities in front of them shrinks.
You might think OP is a hardo but most likely they are just an ambitious kid who thinks finance is the best career for them. That’s not to say that those interests will not change over time.
wtf are you on about the choice isn't slack off and get a 1.5gpa or become a ultra hardo and be able to model like an mf pe associate. op can work hard and get into a target without doing an internship or being a cringey 10th grade aspiring investment banker that followed a finmeme account
OP is just interested in a program meant for high schoolers. OP is not a investment banking hardo.
This is so sad man. Don't let IB take over your life this early, you've just finished your first year of high school. Live your life, go to parties, make friends, earn some money, get a good GPA and get into a good school. That is all you need to worry about I promise. Also you do not need to be worrying about 'relevant experience in finance'. You are 15 bro, no one is going to give you any finance experience or expect you to have any. Don't waste your time on this thread, come back in a few years.
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