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+1 not from Durham but ok. Just mentioned all the schools that the OP listed  brtfedd1312
+1 SAT is not a great indicator at all and hate to break to you, it's easy AF. If you're from any Asian country, 1500+ SAT is pretty much the norm, or can I say, average? brtfedd1312
+1 interesting. given that oxford is significantly older and is (perhaps) the most well known university of all time due this and historical british influence, it may indeed be more presitigious. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 heated crack on a spoon more seriously, bromantane + modafinil (not medical advice/check with your doctor) GS under Blankfein
+1 Any updated insights for fundamental roles at quant hedge funds (e.g. Two Sigma) and prop trading firms (e.g. Jane Street, Citadel Securities, SIG, Optiver, etc.)? Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 IB return rates are usually 80-90%, you just need to show up, be friendly and be willing to learn. Even in the worst years for IB (2022) return rates were still 60-70%+ Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 It doesn't hurt to ask at all.  CapTableTriage
+1 . student_pe30
+1 Hey, thanks for this extensive color. I’m curious if you have any additional info on compensation and dynamics for mid/senior roles like Senior Investment Leader (principal) and investment leader (VP)? Principal in VC
+1 Agree with above. Would ask about their internal relocation policy, and tell them politely that you would be open to moving to your home town if a position opened up. Depends on team sizes etc. QuiltEmerson
+1 Cantonese has nothing to do with IB/AM/PB or any client facing finance roles in HK since the main clientele is from the Mainland. brtfedd1312
+1 Yes, I am trying to think about various opportunities that could help me I) to land in the US and II) to be viable so I can make a profit and also stay / renew my visa and one day access citizenship. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+1 Bumping...hope you get some solid responses man. SoldierofChrist7
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, Stifel's HireVue process for Summer Analyst (SA) positions typically includes a structured format. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 agree with you - and a lot of people do thismainly seems to be done with americans going from harvard undergrad --> oxford postgrad  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I second what CRE said. Do you have a business that genuinely interests you? Do you actually enjoy real estate or does it just pay the bills? I understand where you’re coming from. Fred Fredburger
+1 very uncommon for internships. IB summer analysts don't give 3 statement modeling tests, but they do ask technicals in the interviews. coastal-maine
+1 Yes I also went to one of the top international prep schools in my Asian country. That said, while the second scenario you mentioned is true, the first scenario is actually true for the general student population as well. brtfedd1312
+1 I don’t understand the logic of a masters degree at all here lesbiangirlscout
+1 Think it's straight up just people being willing to take risk and risk the lower pay for 2-years so they can get the promote. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Their latest funds aren’t doing very well. See Calpers link below. Some vintages still need time but doesn’t look great regardless. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Still probably be within debt since that's where I've been my whole career, just needed a break from the constant 60-70 hour analyst weeks. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Howard isn’t a core target for IB in the same way as Ivy or top state feeders, but it’s not a dead end either. The pipeline exists mostly through diversity programs and alumni hustle, not automatic OCR. Hanlon
+1 This is unlikely to blow up your offer, but you should clean it up now. Banks care about dates, titles, and that you didn’t lie, not whether a random one month stint can still answer the phone. Hanlon
+1 If HF is the real goal, an HSW MBA only makes sense if you use it as a reset, not a detour. Going VP first narrows your optionality fast and makes you look like a career banker, which most HFs don’t want. Hanlon
+1 Who the fuc& is Howard?  Regardless he can do high finance, low finance or mid-finance. You do you Howie! Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Congrats on UBS Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Hello. Quick side question. What are the odds of getting a strong scholarship to T15 with a background like this?1. Engineering. 3.2/4 GPA.  gpa low b/c I worked every weekend on my small company daytonagoesvroom
+1 If you are super passionate about public market investing, bite the bullet and move from IB to equity / fixed income research. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 In a way, the funny part about this is that you'll likely marry/have kids with someone upper-middle class and your grandkids will possibly become closer to being the establishment/NE Elite, at least culturally. AnonymousMonkious
+1 I agree this is simply a reality of life. My future children will have access to connections and financial resources that I did not have growing up. justforthispost
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Shame is something that is learned behaviour. Very common if you come from striver communities like myself. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 UCL and Warwick would be good enough for summer recruiting, but not FT recruiting. You have an interesting background, with a lot of engineering experience I assume.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Of course, among the works at the very top of the list. monkeyvjit
+1 OP thought that everything he lists after S&T is like Walmart. You apply and get a 100% call starting next week.  GS under Blankfein
+1 UCL + Engineering should get you some interviews. I am a big believer that what you study at uni ends up being beneficial, so would avoid non-finance MScs. GS under Blankfein
+1 I can’t do that sadly. Finance major and the scholarship I have is for next year only and non deferrable. So I basically “have” to do this master’s degree now. random_in_lm
+1 But I am so damn tired of watching mediocre female employees in their 20s get promoted simply for being either hot or just for being women in general. clowngrade_
+1 Instead of listing books, the general advice is that the more unique the book and hobby, the more interesting you'll be. GS under Blankfein
+1 Aquinas seems to be quite important in that theological philosophy jazz alright...insert something about Plato. the kids are quick-studies nowadays, or so I've heard... wallstreetbroker
+1 Did you read my post? I explcitly said 3.5+ is fine for most and 3.7+ is the cutoff for the others. Please read thoroughly before asking questions. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Their regal and digital infra group actually kill it. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Always funny seeing someone gripe about downvotes when they’re literally sitting on the “Most Helpful” comment with the most upvotes. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Del Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Yeah I worked at citizens. It’s because citizens and truist comp to each other and stuck in their ways lol. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Following Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 bump Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 There is always opportunity if you aren't afraid to get off the beaten path.  If search funds are a waste of time, why spend any time thinking about it? Partner in PE - LBOs
+1 Lots of names plan to IPO in 2026… Mid cap M&A shows signs of returning (which was the big issue in 2025… Lots of mega deals, not much MM M&A. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Analyzing a company as a banker (or even a PE guy( and analyzing a company as a public market analyst are two different things altogether Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 Analyst 2 in IB - Cov Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 It's amazing how much leftist discourse is them pretending not to see the problem You keep playing the guy off even though he's brought up some good points Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Following Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 Another interesting thing is whether HHs will show you to multiple of their clients for interviews. E.g. if Ratio is pushing you for Apollo, do they still show you to Advent? how do the HH dynamics work? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Yeah so I'd say for a Tier 1 city and Tier 1 company it'd be something like the following: subscriptionfinance
+1 Prove it to us that having female quotas in the BoD, Management, and officer ranks is beneficial for the bottom line and you can’t use woke McKinsey studies where the success of largecap firms was incorrectly associated wi Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Analyst 2 in IB - Cov Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 Yeah do 3 years and you’ll get it, that’s really it. Just nobody wants to do 3 years so you don’t see any A2A Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 It’s definitely a full three year program. July to July for 3 years then you become a stub associate till January. Then you’re a normal AS1. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I did not have that when I lateraled, but if your bank does it would imagine there are at least a few others that do the same. In that case, would just interview as soon as you feel ready to do so. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 How do HH's determine where you are likely to accept and get an offer with. It seems weird that they'd only show people to one or two firms. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Going through your post history, if you’re doing well as a nomad I’m not sure I would give it up. Manager in CorpStrat
+1 Ya lol, I tried getting the A2A here and got cut. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Be easy on yourself. I am in a full dev cycle RE job as a development associate. Deals take a LONG time. RE_ofthesouth
+1 sorry to hear about your awful Urinary Infection  dutchduke
+1 I find it truly remarkable how 1) confident you guys are in the facts and 2) how completely far off you are from reality.  Iplaygoodguitar
+1 It was back during covid when people were doing zoom interviews. The interviewer was a little late, so I played around with the settings in google meet before he showed up. nicholasdow1
+1 THL is not 2 and out, they multiple VP's who didn't go to B-School on their website. It's possible they were in the past, but they clearly are not now. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 He had some dirt on the queen. That’s how they always do it. No one at the top ever earns it; they just find nudes. Partner in RE - Comm
+1 https://www.youtube.com/@renewablesvaluationinstitute/videos Found this YT channel, clicked on a video and the guy had a german acce Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 cre-23: Associate 1 in RE - Other
+1 Echoing above (ignore title). See a lot of ex-bankers making the move to ER first before making the jump to buy-side publics. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I'd say stick to ICADE since you're from Madrid. My university has an exchange partnership with ICADE, so anytime I filter for people on LinkedIn, lots of ICADE graduates come up who've landed great roles in London. Lorderic
+1 Cap Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Based, I love advocating for power generation that is 10x as expensive to build, takes 5x as long and is quite literally never completed on time or on budget Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I started in London doing L/S European equities many years ago. I made the move to a US TMT seat and it’s been the best career decision easily. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+1 Plastic surgery is not going to fix bad eating habits Ozempic is a band aid, it'll slim you down but you need to make changes to your lifestyle, eating and workout plans. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Thanks for this - how do you think about probability distributions for bear / base / bull. Should it be 33 / 33 / 33 or 20 / 60 / 20 ?  youshallnotpass
+1 "Everyone has been influenced by the Bible, no point actually finding out at what it said" Lmao moneymaker03
+1 Can you believe that ? They are just high school kids and already this anxious. Associate 1 in IB - CB
+1 very helpful. Thanks a lot Associate 2 in AM - Equities
+1 Consulting, smaller Christmas bonus than I expected (but at my company, if you got any semblance of a bonus - that means you're safe from a PIP and I thought I've been a low performer this year). NewIndustryHorizon
+1 Hey, did you figure this out? I cant find it either cacogen
+1 "And your cumulative knowledge is reflected in your rigorous analysis. PaulAllenIsInLondon
+1 Thanks a lot for your perspective, I really appreciate it. I totally understand your point and the fact that ICADE has a strong network, especially for Spain. Sasoskii
+1 I know the question is ICADE vs Bocconi but if your goal is London IB, I would consider a London uni (LSE, UCL, LBS, etc.). Manager in CorpFin
+1 The pay is great but personally not a fan of them. I believe a lot of the fundamental work done at prop shops is very event/catalyst driven, and to support their options trader on vol, less so directional, views. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 The fact that you went gtown vs Columbia will make 0 difference in your long term trajectory. They are virtually indistinguishable in IB / PE recruiting.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Classic Ozzy. You know better than everyone else including all the enlightened minds who expressed their opinion on the Bible below. moneymaker03
+1 6th in the league tables for 2025 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Financially, attending a UK university isn’t feasible for me at this stage. Sasoskii
+1 No one has anything positive to say about that place on here lol, place overall seems like a joke Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Most don’t comp out til January. wallstreetmemes
+1 The market sets wages - the banks pay us the minimum required to 1) get the quality of talent they need 2) we don't quit. If they could lower comp/# of heads, they would (and they do) Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Yeah I bet you'd like that so you can continue harvesting the system without intervention I guess we should roll back civil rights era laws as well. While we're at it, let's bring back slavery too Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Echo the above comment. I would add I think consumer is generally a better category to be a founder in than an investor. kuf135
+1 I always say you shouldn't go on ozempic or other fat loss drugs unless you absolutely have to. We don't know the long term side effects of GLP 1. usernameladiesman217
+1 Interesting, appreciate the info. I'm in talks with one of their teams trying to break into multifamily development. Curious to see what your thoughts would be if this is a good place to start. Swamp Ape
+1 Bump Analyst 1 in IB - Gen