"If I'm familiar with the process" eh? I had five offers this season, a 100% hit rate from each of the places with which I've interviewed (including ML). I can tell you two things: 1.) I have never gotten an offer the night of my interview (although I realize that this is sometimes done) and, more importantly, 2.) It doesn't matter to me whether other candidates at the superday received offers, as I realize that this will in no way impact whether I receive an offer. Therefore, I would never go around asking other people whether they've heard back yet.

You sound like a tool who is going to go without an offer.

 
KillerMike:
And you sound like an asshole who's full of himself.

Lay off the guy, everyone's nervous this time of year.

...but that's exactly what I was thinking. We get that you are smart, "b," but lately you've been posting a lot of condescending comments. They really aren't necessary, and only detract from the board. That's not to say I don't agree with you much of the time, I just think it's a little silly to clog the board with comments complaining about other people clogging the board.

To the OP - Good luck. I'm sure you'll hear back soon enough.

 
 

I'm not trying to prove that I'm smart or anything along those lines. I was quite content when, following Mr. White's brilliant rant (and the general accord from most of the more sensible members of the board) the non-consequential posts had died down. It seems that they have quickly recurred, however, as newer members have somehow missed the message (or choose to ignore the message in an overwhelming attainment of insecurity). The point is that posting questions that will not alter the outcome of the situation is useless. Common sense dictates that one should post questions when seeking advice or knowledge that will somehow impact future decisions.

I think this is a very intelligent post that should be stickied: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/stop-posting-useless-questions

 
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b: I disagree with your statement that it does not make a difference whether other people have received an offer yet. To be frank, I'm trying very hard to succeed, as I'm sure everyone else is. Although an offer is an offer, I would be happier with myself if I was selected as the best candidate and if any firm decided to extend an offer to me first.

Furthermore, most banks have a range for the number of candidates they will offer internships to. If students have begun receiving offers, that leaves fewer spots for which I may receive an offer. If 25 people replied to this thread with affirmations that they received offers, I would be significantly worried. In fact, I would probably begin ranking and strongly considering my other offers; at least more so than I currently am.

Everyone else: Thanks for the responses. You're absolutely right, it's a very nerve-wrecking time for me, and everyone else that is still determining their summer plans. Best of luck to all.

 

You're saying two things here, both of which are fallacious: 1.) The amount that you "worry" will influence the probability that you will get an offer. 2.) Your mind is so one-dimensional that it is impossible for you to rank your current and prospective offers with and without the inclusion of Merrill Lynch.

I'm not going to argue with you any further, because I've quickly found that it is futile to argue with neurotic and worrisome candidates during recruiting season. Good for you for trying very hard to succeed. One thing that my professor told me, however: It's not how hard you work, it's how smart you work. Spend less time sweating the trivial and inconsequential details and spend more time doing something constructive.

( P.S. If you really want to worry/calm yourself, I can detail for you the exact probability that you have of getting an offer. HR told me exactly how many candidates were going to be at the superday and how many offers they were looking to extend... but, we've already learned that there's no point in worrying, right? ;) )

 

i guess those 5 offers have gotten to your head. you should feel real proud of yourself as a senior getting SA offers (if I recall you failed to get a FT offer in the fall).

 

No, I may not have gotten a full-time offer in the fall, but at least I am bold enough to post under a consistent screen name instead of pansying behind a newly created screen name because I am afraid of associating what I say to my “real” account, (despite that this “real” account is completely anonymous and untraceable... pathetic much?)

Anyway, the lack of a FT offer ended up working in my favor. I was able to work out an extremely sweet deal where I get to travel to 9 different countries over the next year, work 30 weeks and have fun for 20, with all living expenses (housing/food) paid, and pocketing 45k at the end of it. A pretty sweet year to have and relax before dedicating my life full time to IB, I’d say.

Oh... and don't bother responding to my post on that account. I won't worry myself with conversing with a coward who is too ashamed to be held responsible for his words.

 

i, like you, have a SA offer (except I'm a true Junior); however, i'm not the one making 1000 posts and giving people advice and telling everyone what it's like to be a banker. one thing you and I have in common is that we really don't know jack about banking. so stop pretending to be some finance deity and focus on your itinerary

 

There were 60 people there, no idea how many spots for that 60, but i would guess less than 10-15? They already had 2 superdays I think, and another small one in March.

Don't stress out about it, but realize that even at a BB superday, chances are never that good and not always in your favor.

 

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