I'm a rising junior without any internship experience. I was wondering if something like this would boost my resume and show I have some financial modeling experience. I'll get the basic package for about $200.
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get some internship experience, whatever you can to begin with in finance. work experience is more important than anything for you right now.
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TTS is Better Than WSP. I currently work at a middle market PE firm and I have used both Wall Street Prep (WSP) and Training the Street (TTS) products before. WSP is ok for a basic introduction to topics, but don't really go into the necessary detail. I find Training The Street (TTS) to be a far superior product. TTS goes into much more detail and you come away with a much stronger understanding of the topics. They do an excellent job of applying the theory to recent real world applications. Great for both buy and sell side. If you do consider taking a live seminar, the instructors not only have a ton of relevant experience, some of them are also top MBA program professors, so the lectures are interesting as they have a lot of experience lecturing on the topics.
Wall Street Prep Course Thoughts (Originally Posted: 10/07/2015)
Has anyone taken this course? What is the difference between the $199 and $499 package?
As someone coming from a Big 4 TS background with little "on the job" modeling experience is this something that will be looked upon favorably by recruiters/possible employers when I put it on my resume?
I want to make sure I am spending my money wisely here. I already have a good bit of knowledge about financial modeling but am starting to think actually having something on my resume will be more meaningful. Thoughts?
Also, does anyone know of any promotions run throughout the year where I could possibly receive one of these courses at a discount?
Thanks.
you can get a discount through WSO by clicking on any of the buttons in here: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/financial-modeling-training
Good luck!
The 199 package is more limited than the 499. May not be a bad idea though if you intend on buying one of the others though like RE, Oil & Gas, etc.
I'm currently completing the Premium Package in my own time, about to start the M&A module.
I can say without a doubt this is the best value financial modeling course I've learned from. I paid $1,800 AUD two years ago for a financial modeling course from an Australian university, and whilst it was useful, WSP is light years ahead in the expertise taught to students.
I'm not finished the course as I mentioned, so I can't comment on all of the premium modules.
Wall Street Prep modeling course?? (Originally Posted: 05/14/2013)
hey guys,
what's your opinion on the wall street prep premium corporate valuation and financial modeling course? Is it worth the $500? Are there better programs or is this the cream of the crop?
I'm going to a be junior at a non target and I'm really just trying to gain as much knowledge as I can to make up for my non target status.
Thanks!
it is worth 500 USD if you search for the finalized product and don't want to search for free materials, which there are plenty.
so, basically, its not worth it.
I personally thought it was worth it but only because I got a steep discount. It only cost me $125.
BIWS
agreed with peinvestor2012. BIWS is great for technicals
Is the Wall Street Prep known on the street? (Originally Posted: 02/06/2007)
I read through the program that Wall Street Prep offers on valuation and modelling. Looks good but I wanted to know if anyone has done it? Is is known on the street? Thanks
bump. i was really curious about this too. If you go through the program and you gain a lot from it, can you put it on your resume, and if so, will it be recognized by interviewers and other profesionals?
and if not, is Training the Street, or dealmaven, or any of these other programs highly recognized?
I know Training the Street is recognized (a lot of banks use it, mine included). I'm not sure how much of a leg up it will give you if the company is going to put you through the same program again anyways.
No point really for any of them.
All they offer you is a watered down version of what ytou will learn in training. For example...WS Prep is a 90 hour course...training is usually 8 weeks.
You have to pay $500 for WS Prep and you get PAID in training.
Therefore, Why waste your money?
I think those courses would be good for upcoming interns who have little finance knowledge b/c their training is usually less than a week. I worked for a law firm that would pay for us to take it just so we would have a basic understanding of modeling when we spoke with i-bankers....If you are an entering full-time then you might as well wipe your ass with 5 $100 dollar bills before you buy one of these courses.
Doesn't help you too much in terms of recruiting. I find it on a few people's resumes. It doesn't substitute for relevant internship experience.
though if we had person A and person B:
Person A 3.5 GPA Somewhat relevant internship Active on campus Good interview
Person B 3.5 GPA Somewhat relevant internship Active on campus Good interview Took Wall Street Prep or Dealmaven
We'll take person B.
so Dealmaven or WallStreetPrep? or Training the Street?
Hmm.
A friend of mine who's banking full time is going through training right now, and uses Dealmaven, paid by her firm. Obviously, she'll go through it and such.
She gave me her login info, and i've been using it to work through on my own. I guess I won't be officially certified, (because i didn't pay the $500+ to get the actual package), but would it be legitimate for me to put it on my resume, stating that i've been "dealmaven-trained?"
and for those who have interviewed - have you ever asked for proof of certification from dealmaven / TTS/WSP?
It'll be fine for you to write DealMaven. You're now obsessing about this too much. I'm taking DealMaven currently also - and I just intend to write it down. It's not a big deal, I know that. It's just another thing to add w/out banking experience.
You'd get asked if you put down FRM, CAIA - That I can gurantee, but they won't care about DealMaven. If they ask for certification (which would mean you got in), use "student" as the discount code, pass the quiz, take the exam for 75 and no worries.
Why the FRM and the CAIA? Those tests don't have anything to do with banking?
Worked for me. The material was helpful during both the job interview and at work later. They have also added a lot of new material as compared to a year ago. You can also get a substantial discount. I used the following coupon for a 15% discount on my order: REF91303930
Dude, this thread is eight years old.....
Wall Street Prep Financial Course - Worth It? (Originally Posted: 04/13/2015)
Hey, I'm finishing up my sophomore year and I'll be interning with a HF this summer. I'll probably have some free time between when school ends and when I start and then again when I finish work and before school starts. Would it be worthwhile to work through Wall Street Prep's Premium Package (http://www.wallstreetprep.com/self-study-programs/premium-package/) during this time to prepare for junior recruiting for investment banking in the fall? How helpful would this be? Honestly interested enough that I'd probably work through it even if it isn't going to be critical for recruiting.
second on that
I did WSP's program and then did the BIWS Advanced Program. I found BIWS easier to follow along and understand what was going on. BIWS seemed to teach me the concepts whereas I felt WSP was just telling me concepts. Maybe just my learning style, but I'd recommend BIWS over WSP.
How did you get a HF internship your sophomore summer?
Reached out to a few places but ultimately it was a firm that recruited on campus.
I come from a non-target and had the opportunity to make a conscious choice to pursue IB starting after my sophomore year. Fortunately, at the beginning of that turning point, there was a Training the Street course offered at my school. I would credit that class as being the foundation for the insight and wherewithal to continue the pursuit to fruition.
In short: any practice gives you an advantage over those who don't.
also deciding between WSP and BIWS, bump
I and several classmates took the course. The material was helpful during both the job interview and at work later. They have also added a lot of new material as compared to a year ago. You can also get a substantial discount. I used the following coupon for a 15% discount on my order: REF91303930
What program did you end up using and were you happy with it?
Is Wall Street Prep worth buying? (Originally Posted: 04/18/2007)
Is Wall Street Prep worth buying to enhance your modeling skills? I currently work at a small I-Bank and I am not getting much exposure to modeling/valuation/comps. That being said, I am looking for new jobs in IB/PE/VC/HF and was wondering if wall st. prep is worth buying to enhance my modeling/valuation/comp. skills and show I really want to learn. Thanks!
If you're in the IB now, and don't know anything about modelling when you're looking for opps elsewhere, that's a sure fire away to experience a 7 minute interview.
It's a good program and would definitely benefit you.
Opinions on Wall Street Prep? (Originally Posted: 01/04/2007)
I'm a sophomore trying to prepare myself for banking.
I found this program, Wall Street Prep (http://www.WallStreetPrep.com/programs/), which is supposed to teaching tool for investment banking skills.
I was wondering if anyone has used this program or if anyone has any opinions on this program? It seems like a good buy, but at $499 for the full package, I don't want to blindly waste my money.
Thanks!
I got contacted by a guy from them wanting to a do a workshop at my school (at $499 a pop).
I talked to a few bankers, and they had never heard of the company and thought it was a scam. Safe to say, I didn't bring it before the dean to be laughed at.
Good luck though
I've taken the class and thought it was good. Make sure you do your accounting prep before because it moves really quickly. There's also a self-study option that's a little cheaper. I did both and would suggest the class if you can swing it. Good luck.
I took the class on two seperate occasions when it came to my school. Overall I thought it was worth the money.
Is the Wall Street Prep course worth it? (Originally Posted: 08/10/2011)
I have no experience with financial modeling, and I am planning to interview with boutique firms, who typically do not offer financial modeling courses to their new hires. Would this course actually enhance my candidacy for boutiques or would the banks not care that I took the course?
Yes. Everywhere I interviewed was impressed by the fact that I went out of my way to sign up for it on my own time.
WSO is partners with WSP which gets you a 15% discount. I've only heard good things about it
I have the full WSP course, and it has helped me very much.
I'm interning at a boutique in my home state right now and WSP really prepared me for some of the stuff I'm doing and the language I'm hearing. Also, I was told to base my models off of a couple of shells that the junior guys had brought from NY BB banks, and they are very similar to WSP's training.
I did the in-class version and I found it to be pretty useful.
Wall Street Prep vs vaullt/wetfeet other guides for most efficient job search (Originally Posted: 05/12/2011)
Hi guys,
I am starting to prepare for my job search in banking for an entry-level analyst position. I started the Wall Street Prep program premium edition, but it is taking up a lot of my time and wanted to know if I should just skip it and do the vault/wetfeet/ tech interview/ fit interview guides instead. Is all the material in the premium program necessary to know when an interview comes up?
I just want to develop the most efficient way of becoming prepared and starting to send out resumes. Thank you in advance for your help
If you don't have time just buy the fit and tech questions from this (WSO) website.
thanks for the response.
from your experience, is that pretty much all i need to know?
It's very thorough and covers probably the majoirty of questions of any IB interview.
Wallstreet Prep ? (Originally Posted: 02/09/2010)
After doing some research, just some questions regarding Wallstreet prep
Im an undergrad in Business, so I have my solid understanding of accounting/finance. Im about to start in a Big 4 Audit, so Ill be using excel alot, however the nature of the work doesn't require much if any financial modeling.
My goal is to work towards more education and eventually break into IB
Does doing wallstreet prep on your self help? I've had some modeling courses offered by my school , but they're one, two full day training at most.
Assume one works through the entire wallstreet Prep package, are they ready for real life modeling on Wall street? Alternatively, are there other self study programs out there better than wallstreet prep?
inputs are greatly appreciated ! thankx!
To go along with that I have a question too: if you do a self study type program is it worth noting on your resume (particularly if you have weak modeling experience)?
easy answer...NO
Self Study programs of any kind (career training, degrees, minors) are fine as a complement to real LIVE training. For example you took general Valuation and modeling as a live course and healthcare as a self study option. But no interviewer will really take a self study program seriously since you are your own instructor. Try the analyst exchange. They offer payment programs and their instructors actually ask you questions to make sure you know. It's not cheap but you finish the course really knowing how to build a model from scratch....And no I do not work for them :)
yea i've had these group of ex-bankers come in to teach us modeling, it was really intense and they were really nice. I felt like i learned a lot from the live course, so I was wondering how much I can get out of the Wallstreet prep program.
So staying away from putting it on your resume, does it teach you enough to survive on the street?
Wallstreetprep worth it for Freshman? (Originally Posted: 03/21/2013)
,
It's never too late to keep contacting boutique banks. Kids get internship offers into April.
This^^^
And your time at this point would be better spent networking. You have plenty of time to learn modeling, but it is never too early to begin building your network.
You can do the financial modeling stuff at any time you want. Do it now, if you have time - not that it requires a crazy amount of effort anyway. As mentioned before, people get internships into April and sometimes even May. Keep hunting.
To add to your resume, I think that a part-time internship over the summer (if you can't leave your job now) would be good, and if possible, definitely do one during the school year. This is great for networking.
This whole concept of "networking" and talking about it as if it takes up all of your time and prevents you from engaging in other activities is such bullshit. Are you so busy vacationing in the south of France with your supermodel girlfriend and going on benders in Cartagena that you dont have time to multi-task?
OP, If you have the time, money, and inclination it can only help and will put you at an advantage.
I don't think anyone was implying that networking takes up all of a person's time.
Personally, I was implying his time would be better spent networking rather than Wallstreet Prep. And, in my experience, networking on a large scale can - at times - be time consuming. Sending out upwards of fifty semi-personalized emails can take up a decent amount of time. Also, being responsive to the availability of those you wish to speak/meet with requires some schedule flexibility. So, while networking is not inherently time consuming it can require a good amount of a person's time.
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