Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 I've often had a debate with a former roommate of mine about whether "work ethic" and "skill" can always outpace the industry you work in. marketMergerMaddie
+1 It’s pretty solid advice tho  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Analyst comp is in-line with street, associate comp is still behind but will likely catch up soon. themonk332
+1 Math+philosophy would not put you at a substantive disadvantage versus math+econ. As long as you're doing the math major, banks will know you have the quantitative skills. Anonymous Monkey
+1 You're absolutely right—this shift in the private equity (PE) landscape is a fascinating reflection of how the industry has matured and evolved. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Cornell Hotel by a mile. Cornell Dyson is good too, as you can easily tap the Hotel school's club infrastructure. Otherwise, just be a top student at any undergrad business program and you have a good shot. Anonymous Monkey
+1 It’s been 5 years since I wrote that and I find that each year that passes I care less and less about GPA. sman540
+1 thank you so much. I have a bunch: Firstly, what are your goals & background? What were your other options & why'd you choose Georgetown? Are you ft/pt, online/in-person? pbgrxavel
+1 Yeah people don’t consider this aspect of having a massive talent / context window, especially in projects that last a looooong time. flipcup
+1 My guy - if you're in the room, it's yours to lose. Man up. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Late bump but about a quarter through reading this book, "Winning Moves: 105 Proven Ways to Create Value in Private Equity-Backed Companies." It does a great job explaining why B Business School in CorpStrat
+1 that’s factually incorrect. DEI has significant impact but it doesn’t constraint white men at all. It’s a system created by them and for them. VP in IB - Restr
+1 The Middle East is funded by oil and entertainment, not much else in terms of industry. NYC with remain a financial powerhouse for next 30-40 years minimum, and even at that, it will remain powerful long after. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 It’s time to give nyc back to the Lenape  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 The 4 most common morning drinks are all in S tier.  OP is just giving fan service at this point.  Show us an S-tier energy drink that's obscure or rare. Soros_
+1 Ashland Greene is another firm that when I met them I thought they had no clue what they were doing. Unfortunately they had some foreclosures, but can’t say I’m shocked. QueefLatifah69
+1 for an internal move, most of the interview is already decided before you walk into the room. OFFERGOBLIN
+1 Know a guy who took a finance role at a tech startup, then eventually BB tech i-banking as a senior guy HuskiesRE
+1 $1m total comp seems to be a reasonable baseline expectation, hope for a bit on top Research Analyst in HF - Other
+1 get a life you are 62 hanging out on forum full of 18 yr olds. You are a loser lol .  mgw19
+1 lol I blocked him Anonymous Monkey
+1 Thanks, that's helpful! Is the LDCM team mostly just doing pricing and distribution work or do they also work on pitchbooks/models/LPs/CIMs, etc? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 From what I've heard its around 70-85 hours a week. People usually get in between 7-8am and end by 11-midnight. ads123
+1 S Tier is missing Gorilla Mind. Plz fix, thx. (Bonus points if you combine with zyn) Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 bump Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Don’t bother going to NYC every weekend, most networking is done online nowadays (also what exactly is your plan once you get to NYC, just walk into a bank and talk to people???). hsjdndjj
+1 Plenty to do around the south, especially if willing to do unpaid (I would say this is a bad idea more often than not). crustycrustacean
+1 Everything from housing to jobs to the environment is fucked for our generation. Thank the boomers. Teller in Non-profit
+1 Even the other types of brown people are fatigued based on my interactions. VP in IB-M&A
+1 Bro if Qatalyst isn’t considered an EB, Leerink sure is not. There’s no such thing as an “EB for biopharma” and additionally, most actual EBs’ HC teams are better than Leerink. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Thanks for sharing! Super interesting how much the market has evolved in such a short period of time.  For reference: I'm coming from a non-target without a strong ER/CR pipeline or training. reddemon
+1 i just saw your career interests in the post. i'd say it's definitely feasible if you end up at georgetown. Intern in CorpStrat
+1 Cuz my team has too many Indians already. We don’t know more. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 You must be french Jokes aside I've seen plenty of people do OCs outside of uni. Doesn't change what I said though about the competitiveness of a semi target. nutmegger189
+1 Yes exactly - this is a great use case for affirmative action.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 you're fine. Also went to WashU and recruited with a GPA way below yours and received interviews at all the EBs and GS. I think you're fine. 3.7 is pretty good I say. vieux984
+1 IB to HF is infinitely easier. In a good Banking group you become a modelling machine. First_Lien_Larry
+1 better off asking a college subreddit Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Don’t do it girl - not worth it and if it doesn’t work you might resent your fiance nothinglol
+1 If your net worth is going to increase nearly 150K in 5-6 months, then it seems like you make enough to eat the additional rent. On_The_Edge
+1 I’d rather toss my money in the stock market that has historically outperformed real estate, offers better liquidity, low barriers to entry, and is passive and low maintenance. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+1 Northwestern by far  guywhoisrecruitingig
+1 havent been in a similar spot personally but saw someone at my old bank do it (as an ANL2) Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Thanks for the advice! I'm curious as to what I should include in a cold email/LinkedIn message. Should I express interest in working at the firm or just hearing about their experience? JJ656
+1 Can you extend graduation by 1 semester, load up on GPA booster classes (can you take summer classes or January term as well?) + get an internship and recruit next year instead?  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Pushing out your fellow co-head, that's the Blackstone way (the Jon Gray playbook) Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Anyone have info on Pickering Energy Partners? They have an analyst opening but it seems like their base is 85-95k and Bonus is 0-20k on Glassdoor?   Prospect in Non-profit
+1 Yeah idk you're kinda fucked. Stern is the best school of the three but a low gpa is the worst at Stern out of the 3. rooseveltfan
+1 I can't tell whether this is a joke post or I am that behind the times VP in HF - Other
+1 Agree with comments on nothing to lose. Would be thoughtful and tactical about approach. It is a long life and would actually argue there is upside in reaching out even if the response is not today. Anonymous Monkey
+1 I swear they are representing every sell side right now. YesIAmWHO
+1 How long after group pref forms do interviews get sent out do you think? Gheowghwourhg388
+1 Extremely common fds
+1 Thank you! I really appreciate the specifics!! & aagghh, this makes it harder to decide. one more year could be highly beneficial. pbgrxavel
+1 If yerba is A tier, I'd put matcha in at least B tier. I mean plain matcha tea, not matcha lattes with blueberry lavender foam added. It has caffeine content on par with coffee, but with the vitamins of normal green tea. On_The_Edge
+1 If you're aiming for investment banking, Wharton remains one of the strongest options due to its unparalleled placement into top firms like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and PJT. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 I think the associate hiring market is really robust right now. I managed to lateral up market from my current MM seat to an EB and had a few BB offers on the table. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 I'm 19, so I'll share my perspective on a few of these points: londonraccoon
+1 Insane how people advise someone to take on 50K more debt for a masters degree. Especially in the current market, where that brand cant even guarantee a high paying job. afdhfg
+1 Issue being you need to fundraise to even pay your salary. Based on the question what is market value for a $30m HF with internal capital answer would be $0 as they cant afford to pay you. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 You're not emailing companies. You're emailing people. They're just like other people. Establish a relationship and see what comes of it. nutmegger189
+1 Vibe code an app instead Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 This seems pretty innocuous tbh but if you really want to be safe just take your firm off your LinkedIn (if it’s on there). Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 I guess people simply got to see the reality and not the Wolf of Wall street version wallstrett
+1 Those plus people with family money, non-finance entrepreneurs, foreign oligarchs, etc. kuf135
+1 My guy...I think your dream is dead if you STAY in PE VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I've heard EVR/JEFF/LAZ/UBS dont model but not 100% sure. HL FSG is more relationship management, not really IBD tbh Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 I would lean junior spring. Lots of study abroad programs that I know of ended before internships began, so I'm sure there is at least a few options for you. UnknownChimp5
+1 I’ll take a shot in the dark, if you’re experience is broad working in a product group with a lot of different industries might make sense, but mostly just trying to get the ball rolling in this topic as I’m curious too tfgf
+1 Exxon is a good stepping stone, but not a good career-making firm. Too stingy with bonuses, don't like taking risk, more interested in owning assets as opposed to trading. KoolAidManOHHHHHYEAHHHH
+1 I think we are all cooked. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 It certainly doesn’t hurt — recruiters aren’t going to say no bc you spent time and money getting certified in Argus. palm_beach_ll
+1 To write LI posts about how our firm is embracing AI as a differentiator and valuation creation Little Sheep
+1 Sure, in 5+ years is that possible. But it would be no different for CLOs than any other sector, whether in finance (IB, PE, HF, PC, etc), or any other white collar profession (law, consulting, corp jobs). Managing Director in AM - FI
+1 This is an IB target school ranking, not a college prestige ranking. MIT is certainly Tier 1 if you're talking about the quality of education and its highly competitive admissions standards. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Was in the exact same situation as you. If you go to hec or escp the core courses are brutal in semester 1. Zero time to study technicals or network so get that done before you start. Revama69
+1 NYU housing is the way to go for sure. Was in 3rd north my internship and enjoyed it. Irrespective of where you are your most important thing is to see how far your subway station is. BBG STRU Enjoyer
+1 The alternative for her is likely hillbilly Joe rogan fans with a collective IQ of maybe 86 It’s a tough world  TopBoy.-
+1 I’ll add a more modest datapoint since the comp numbers above are higher than what I or any of my friends in corp dev make. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Just have to assume it's a rejection and keep moving, it's not like you have other offers you're waiting to accept. If they come back to you, great, but don't use brainpower hoping for this until they do Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Thanks for the guidance! Just 2 follow-ups if you don't mind:  sgdsuy
+1 I bet he is insecure with what you do babe. It's just a job btw  FinanceGirlieee
+1 Sorry but not useful for M&A. What you are actually building is a hedge fund merger arb tool, which might actually have some use.  Lester Grossman
+1 Hi, I'm sure you got this question a lot but I wanna ask about your view on the work in consulting vs. banking. I am a senior student still deciding whether to go into banking/consulting. PandaBanker
+1 FTAM is worst, B/SF is alot of pitches done by masochistic mid-levels who care about facetime alot Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Thanks a lot, that makes sense! One last question: how would you advise me on strategising for landing a summer associate internship next year at a strong REPE firm in NYC? sgdsuy
+1 Yeah but you're not thinking ahead, how are you going to explain not being in Ivey when you actually do the internship and when you're FT? Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+1 Its a private school so the cash grab part is implied.. It's the least expensive one out of the top 5 though so if they can't get into the public ones then why not Frankfert8
+1 Jesus saves, Moses invests VP in IB - Cov
+1 Analyst here You’re fine, don’t sweat it. The bank already cut intern class sizes, the offer is really yours to lose Analyst 3+ in Risk Mnmgt
+1 TZ is that you 😂 Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Vetted list! One company that truly belongs here is Junkies Coder junkies coder
+1 I wouldn’t change a thing. palm_beach_ll
+1 Kpmg is not T2 Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 My firm was 2 weeks to 1R and 3 weeks to SD. Other firms were 4 weeks to 1R and 6-7 weeks to SD. big_dawg
+1 Reality is people just care you are doing a good job and actually taking on real tasks. No one is giving you a return offer over being last in office. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Relevant to several posters above - reminder that the trifecta of good WLB, high pay, and career track role from associate+ does not exist. Pick 2 at best.  SaaSChimp
+1 I know most recruit through Cornell. Now if you dont have the time commitment or have already graduated, Cornell does a watered down summer program I believe. teddythebear
+1 Intern in IB - GenASO3 (promo to VP) - Canadian bank (NYC office)225k base + 250k bonus (top) pretty satisfied Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Uh, problem is that you're just gonna get filtered out. These days I think almost every student I see entering IB has PE internships and such. usernameladiesman217