Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

0 I also think A/W is at the LEAST, as good at stern for recruiting, and more of a cultural fit with me personally usually than the latter, but I squint at your comment as I have never heard of people, at scale, recruiting f SOFRsoGood
0 Is this a serious question lol bottom quartile at HYPSM end up at mbb Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
0 Expect ~40-60% for Generalist M&A, slightly higher for PCA/RX majors for '26 interns. If non-nepo or client kid, might be a 1 in 3 shot. Intern in PE - LBOs
0 It’s almost as if hiring Americans to grow a group focused on American clients is a good idea…  RBOB_squarepants
0 If u have a full ride just take it, why pay for college if u don’t have to Stanford if better but if you put your best foot forward at UVA you will get the same outcomes jonesjonesjones
0 could be confusing with another EB but pretty sure it was 80-90% Prospect in IB - Gen
0 Average wharton sophomore wants to go to GS or EVR M&A. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
0 Why not email some of the juniors on the team about it or send the wso articles that sounds fitting for this kid Prospect in IB-M&A
0 Clown list, you IB and PE lot know nothing anything about venture lol. Real: industrialapple24
0 He should do what he wants to do, consulting or banking. SOFRsoGood
0 The comment about signaling clearly isn’t true if people are literally landing the jobs he said were impossible to land due to signaling. Btw no one cares you went to an Ivy. Assistant in Legal
0 so is Kelley non IBW  - a kelley grad Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
0 Went to Eller and so was pretty up to date with what is happening with Wall street scholars. IMHO if you can get into the scholars program, you are teed up for great opportunities. Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
0 Both of them (or anyone) need good karma if ever want to work in finance lol thinkpad_1739
0 del john_10101
0 Prospect in PE - OtherI don’t know anything but seconding the comment that said to think longer term than IB recruiting. Managing Director in IB-M&A
0 Congrats! I didn't go to either school. I'd take UVA. Few reasons why: Irehdna
0 If Iran loses this war, Israel will expand its tentacles across the Middle East. Iran is fighting for all the Goyim, we must support them Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 Fax bro Ross to Stifel pipeline is strong af Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
0 Ross not close lol. If u grind you’ll get the same outcome anywhere here but 1000x the college experience. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
0 Overrated. Fund returns have been average at best and they own a bunch of crap they can’t exit. LPs are starting to get frustrated with lack of DPI. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
0 Go to Miami then if not Toronto. Avoid ESCP massive cash cow. Miami, even though not the best uni of the US, is respected in Miami to find a nice job. Plus, you will enjoy the amazing city. boib_1
0 this is correct on both points. not sure why you're getting MS. Kevin25
0 Dude just have the convo. It's not like you're asking for her sister's number.  If she doesn't like it, move on.  Rabbit
0 No this isn't right. This is a small pet peeve of mine. People keep saying you pay 50% of your income to taxes, it's not even close since these are marginal tax rates. VP in PE - Other
0 Dude Williams is a lower semi target if you don’t play squash or lax and isn’t even comparable to Dartmouth. This is just nonsense  Intern in IB - Gen
0 yeah HSMBAThroway is also likely his. Was just a matter of time until he posted anonymously. Nobody else is using the term 'oxford man' on this forum.  hutcointraders
0 Rice is undoubtedly more prestigious, and the difference in prestige gets bigger the farther you get from Texas. That being said, Texas is probably a more fun school and equal difficulty of placement. rooseveltfan
0 If your goal is the most ridiculous upside in tech finance, it is probably Stanford. Diegoooo
0 Congrats on Stern, will never be a T10 private school 🤣 gordongekko0918
0 One watch-out, you'll be well-positioned for IB from many of these options, but remember that PE is pickier about visa sponsorship, and there are pretty limited seats for internationals. SaaSChimp
0 holy larp 07311971
0 Q is a different beast than any other boutique. They are so dominant in tech M&A that they and CVP biopharma are the rare instances where GS is beat for prestige in their respective industry. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 Please OP, demand to be invited over to her place with a freshly cooked meal and let us know how that works out. Soros_
0 You’re right, I’m Thanos bitch Ghost_of_Baghdad
0 If u work hard and are made of the right stuff u can get a job in IB from either school/situation. Babson and NYU non-stern both send plenty of kids into IB (or other finance jobs as you might change your mind).  WCWP1
0 Why is everyone bringing up Oxford. In the US nobody really cares about it maroon
0 Definitely ross lol Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
0 Stern for sure rooseveltfan
0 I don’t think firms would consider a Dyson undergrad better than a Stern one. rooseveltfan
0 It’s a bunch of NYU losers glazing in the comments lol ask anyone noteworthy in finance and it’s an instant agreement that Ross is preferable. Just look at the admissions stats…not close lmao Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
0 Depends on what your goals are. For context, am at a non BRG T2 firm firm, but know a fair amount about BRG. If you want to stay long term, it's a great place. Good WLB and pay isn't really all that bad. Associate 1 in Consulting
0 someone got rejected by EVR Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
0 Again see above. MoE and PWP pay better and its loosely mentioned in comp discussions. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
0 Teller in IB - CovNow which high schools / areas have kids that use all the racist language? How did they become like that? waterup78
0 . RedLamp55
0 UBS gets a lot of flak on WSO but it's directed more toward IBD than ER/S&T. Depends on your goals and if you want to exit to PE/Corp or stay long term in whichever you choose. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
0 Hey -- as someone who goes to UVA, working at a pod this summer, and and has friends in many of the top clubs (AIF, MII), I would encourage you to go Stanford. doglover2239
0 Lmao nobody takes NYU seriously. Have legitimately never been impressed by anyone who went there Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
0 My NYC MF lets me bald faster than peers and stay a virgin for two years. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
0 Are you fat/balding/look like shit? If so, prioritize finding a wife now. If you’re in good shape and don’t look older than your age, you’re honestly fine being single for another 5ish years.  Intern in IB - Cov
0 PJT m&a is so overrated  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
0 PMO when people say “(EVR/CVP/PJT),” because their M&A group is not up to par with the others. meatrocket
0 It feels like the potential is there and I’m on the 10 yard line it putting it all together in an ecosystem that can keep me really organized in detail oriented. Ozymandia
0 QS is the most respected global ranking alongside THE. It's ranked 2nd in the world now. tappedintonothing
0 Don’t bother. Processes are getting cancelled left, right, and center. Always has been considered a lower tier opportunity set and the current situation affirms that. Stick to NYC / LDN. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 Oxford is the right choice. The Economics and History course will shape you into someone who genuinely understands the world, not just someone chasing a paycheck on Wall Street. jamesjwc7123
0 Ok, here are 2025 statistics (2026 not out yet): Stern & Dyson lead at 1540, Wharton follows at 1532, Ross all the way down below UVA & Emory in 9th at 1470 Prospect in IB-M&A
0 Would disagree here. rolo25
0 You're overthinking it. Absolutely do not change careers - at least for this reason. Someone else just asked this in relation to moving to a new geography - here was my response: The Real Donnie Azoff
0 Bench players acting like their starters larrysellers
0 Kids from Concordia who went to an expensive private school in the US that has a deep blackstone alumni network will land that out of school. Intern in IB - Cov
0 Being strong at execution obviously doesn’t translate to being a strong senior banker—I agree with that. But I don’t think MBA is a meaningful proxy for deal origination ability either. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
0 You'd obviously rather retain good analysts but usually not enough that both want to stay and who have the right skillset. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
0 Laterals have a higher short term floor but lower ceiling usually. The good juniors are well regarded at their current shops so they don’t leave, so you get lateral candidates who were either fired or at lesser banks VP in IB - Gen
0 Not too bright of an analyst are you? My point is that revenues are lumpy and comparing two banks at a point in time in early Q2 isn’t the smoking gun you seem to think it is with 8 months left in the year. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
0 It’s just a different risk. I have not seen any non-boutique bank successfully cut its MBA program. You need the pipeline because of how abruptly juniors can flame out  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
0 Associate 1 in IB - CovManaging Director in IB-M&AThere is no reason Managing Director in IB-M&A
0 I have to imagine there is a fair degree of heads up before capital is actually called? A PE firm isn't deploying capital the day an LBO is announced for example. Principal in HF - Event
0 Based MD wrecks MBA Asos with facts and logic Associate 1 in IB - Cov
0 Do something you actually are interested in. Don't ask the internet to pick your personality.  CRE
0 Seen this story before. Blaming the market for "no longer trading on fundamentals", "not rewarding bottom-up research", and so forth. shortponzilongresources
0 easiest short of my career Associate 2 in IB - Cov
0 Top 6 isn’t an impressive feat when there is so little players in the space in so little deals circulating. You can get top 6 by advising on like 1-2 deals. Intern in IB-M&A
0 Pretty sure even kids from Waterloo place like 3-4 kids there every cycle VP in PE - LBOs
0 Seems like the consensus is pretty clear very few people actually go fully entrepreneurial, and it’s not just about skill, it’s about timing, risk tolerance, and lifestyle trade-offs. harryjames
0 Cornell any day of the week. Prospect in IB - 5th Year
0 If you are interested in pursuing IB/PE UG Kelley does not have any pipeline of note. That being said, it is not worth going into that significant debt for. Anonymous Monkey
0 I'm assuming if we're using IB and CS in the same sentence then the only CS jobs worth considering/talking about are those that pay on-par with IB (i.e. many FAANG roles). equitymuncher
0 OP got the confirmation he was looking for, good work everyone.  And for those offering different opinions or challenging the premise of his questions or providing food for thought, try harder next time.   asmith_1
0 Canadian cope is so ridiculous. Why wouldn’t your top students be better than the average American? How do you pat yourself on the back for that? Prospect in IB - Gen
0 Lax at W/A (williams places a bit better but A lax is supposedly better?) if you really want to be a student athlete, Brown for ivy league cachet. Stern should not even be in the conversation Research Analyst in Research - Other
0 Dartmouth for an easier time recruiting. That global ranking stuff is retarded - it's because they don't have a graduate student/research focus. Associate 1 in PE - Other
0 Op here. Money and time has been taking a toll on me esp during deals/stressful time but the biggest problem is I can’t conformably rely/trust her cause I know her standards are just too low. Prospect in IB-M&A
0 Imagine you had a business that does worse than chance and making predictions and charges handsomely for this. It also fails to help reduce your anxiety because you can see how bad it is doing day to day. Works at Citadel Investment Group
0 I’m gathering that IR pay has shot up because firms are desperate to raise money… which brings me to the question of how sustainable this is lol.  1AB
0 Thanks for the thoughtful reply and helpful insights. Dach_monkey
0 The massage gun will do nothing without addressing the underlying cause, which is nutrition and mobility. You have to take magnesium, it will relax your muscles and help with a lot of the pain. clowngrade_
0 This is such cope man Cornell is never a peer to Columbia. Ask yourself if you know anyone at Cornell that got in to Columbia… if not, they are not peers. 188m
0 Never heard of anyone doing that, if this would come out it’s the end of your headhunting career. Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
0 Practically, Vis doesn’t subscribe to DEI and is very anti-gender DEI. Polazing as expected and super effective.  Director in IB - Cov
0 1% nepo kids doesn’t justify holding the system hostage to the whims of women. Love the guy and super effective leader. Just the right man to end gender based handouts.  Director in IB - Cov
0 not really comparable, when you bring the value to a firm that this dude does appeasing him with a little nepotism is intrinsically valuable just by keeping him happy. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
0 I grew up thinking a massage gun was just a gadget, something you whipped out after a workout to pretend you were pampering your muscles. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
0 . Associate 2 in PE - Growth
0 this is probably just a bunch of BS/not true to try to get a lot of $$$ out of JPM Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
0 I’m not familiar with them. If youre having trouble me, one approach that can be helpful is speaking with former employees. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 . Larry Lamda
0 Go to stern if you want to be surrounded by insufferable losers. If you work hard from UVA you’ll get the same outcome and have more fun. School matters a lot less nowadays. Intern in PE - LBOs
0 You’d be surprised especially at BBs like JPM. All optics  bateman2016