“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
Same boat as you and also looking to be in Chelsea/Hudson Yards area. Preferably further from water and closer to metro. My budget's similar to yours but I'd like to stick below $2000 per person for a 2 Bdr. Not sure how early I should be in the city to view apartments before start date...I'm thinking 2-3 weeks?
Bump - is hudson yards a nice place to live or is it soulless? what about Hell's kitchen?
Hudson Yards is soulless, especially now with WFH it's ridiculously dead. Hell's Kitchen is actually fine for a starter apartment if you don't mind the noise, close proximity to Times Square, and somewhat old-ish housing stock. It's pretty affordable and there's a good selection of bars and restaurants, however people get tired of it due to the lack of neighborhood feel since it's so close to Times Square.
Guess Hell's Kitchen is right for me. As a New Worker, I love the chaos. Anything boring throws me off the edge.
Is Murray Hill still a solid spot for 1st year analysts? Seeing some studios really close to my midtown office at reasonable prices
Yeah it's super popular
The real flex is East Midtown (40s/50s between Lex and 2nd), even closer to work (less than 2 blocks sometimes), cheaper with more space. Bunch of brand new/renovated buildings and near 2nd ave which has tons of outdoor dining. Easy commute downtown on the 4/5/6.
there's legit a new housing thread every week smh– please just use the big thread
Yeah, no. I'm not a first year banker.
I honestly dont give two fucks what you are, but if you're looking to pay under $2,200 then I don't see why that thread wouldn't help you, especially since it focuses on midtown offices where a lot of PE shops are?
Lol are you out of touch regarding rent prices? Under 2200 is more than reasonable
It is not about reasonable or not. What the poster is saying is that many first year analysts have a similar budget in mind ($1700-2100/month), so outside of a preference to not live with people just out of college (reasonable) that this person would find many people looking for similar things in that thread.
Same boat but analyst IB stint starting 2021. Looking to stay below $2k/month. Need to be closer to Midtown West.
what sites are you guys searching for housing on? i’m looking for housing in lower manhattan tribeca area
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