How hard is it to break into IB?

So I recently received an offer from a MM firm. I put in a lot of work, and I know what it took for me. But what about at targets like U Chicago, Wharton, etc.? How much work does it take for these prospects?

 

I am not salty at all actually. I am just curious because I received emails from people that were from targets saying "congrats, the hard work all paid off" etc so I am just curious what it would take them.

 

For example sure Goldman will take like 10-12 kids from my school but they’ll be 600 who apply. Since they go to a target they’ll all be Atleast halfway smart so you can see how things get dicey 

 

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