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Stuck in the middle... market
I know there is a lot of back and forth on the value of an MBA in 2022.. here is my situation. About me: Non-target... 3.95+ GPA.. Finance Major D1 college athlete MM GE internship (Tech) Full Time in MM IB (Tech) Get the jist? I am already in finance, broke into IB, but I feel like I have been...
Chances of IB summer analyst internship
Shit I know you guys have seen posts like this many times. Anyways, there is too much information out there and everyone seems to be making things up. First of all, when is BB IB recruiting for summer analysts? I've seen people say may, others say september. I'm not sure if it's too late for me to...
Securing a MM IB Internship from a Non-target and Late Start
I am a first-gen college student. I grew up low income. My university is a low tier public party school, I learned about IB in the summer before my junior year. If you look at this situation from a traditional IB recruiting sense, there was just no way I was going to be able to enter this industry....
I AM ONE STEP CLOSER
Hey fellow monkeys, first of all sorry for the long post, Second of all I AM ALMOST THERE, I GOT A FIRST ROUND INTERVIEW AT A BB, THANKS TO YOUR HELP, AND TO THE WSO TEAM FOR THEIR AMAZING PRODUCTS. for context, I got to a semi-target for Canadian banks, but for American banks I am nowhere near a...
IU IB Workshop VS. FSU Noles on Wallstreet
Hey everyone, this is my first post so I apologize for any mistakes. Currently a senior in high school, looking at my limited options for college, I'm currently considered as an international student so that has hindered my chances quite a bit, but that should be resolved soon enough. My best option...
Non Target -
Hey everyone, I'm a non-target senior late to the game on IB and recruiting looking to break into the industry. I have a 3.8 GPA, part of a few finance-related clubs on campus, and a previous internship (non IB related). Went through a few capital markets superdays but wasn't able to get the offer....
Advise For A Non-Target School Student
Hello everyone, I am a 4th semester sophomore at a public state school of around 8,000 students. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and am triple majoring in Finance, Accounting, and Personal Financial Planning. I am very involved on campus as I am part of the honors program, president of 2 clubs,...
Networking referrals?
I know this isn't the first thread about this question, but I wanted to ask, say you just talked to an associate at goldman doing IBD in the real estate group. first of all how do i approach trying to get him to pass my resume after our initial call? would it be rude if after our initial call i...
Anxiety, I need help.
I am a junior at a private pretty good University in US. I play D1 Soccer and we basically have pre-season all summer so I have not been able to do any internships. However; I have been networking A LOT and I am gonna keep doing that. I really want to get into IB or PE. Is it even possible for me to...
Q&A: Founder/Tech Exec, Former Hedge Fund Research Director, SEAL Team Intelligence Officer, Consultant
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Title summarizes the road I’ve traveled… consultant → intelligence community/SEAL Teams/Special Operations → director of research at a well known hedge fund → tech...
Looking for other Class of 24' (Non-Target) looking to get into IB
Looking to connect with other Class of 24' (Preferably Non-Target) looking to get into IB. Seems like few people at my school are pursuing IB. Looking for a peer to navigate the process with. Feel free to drop your Linkedln or bump me. Best of luck.
How screwed am I if I didn't get a spring week offer? first year from a non-target (but reputable) university from London
The title is pretty self-explanatory. How screwed am I and what can I do to save my dying chances. Thanks. (I knew I should have gone Warwick to do History or Psychology or something silly)
Interviewing with a UMM next week…help!
Hello, I currently work at a law firm (non-attorney) and was approached by a large PE firm about a position in their Investor Relations department. I have a set of interviews next Monday, which will be my second round, and it was also mentioned that I will complete a case study next week. The...
PWM -> IBD in Canada
I am a recent graduate from Dalhousie University in Canada. I achieved a BComm degree with a 3.32 GPA. I am currently two years out of school, and am working at a PWM firm in Calgary. I've always dreamed of a career in banking, but was never ready to make the commitment until now. I believe that I...
Equity Research Super Day
I have some questions about Equity Research if any of you don't mind answering... What does your typical day-to-day look like? What is something you wish you knew before going into your equity research super day? What technicals would I specifically need to perfect for an equity research super day?...
2.9 GPA Non-Target on a gap year. Looking for Advice
Hi WSO, Due to me losing a scholarship, I've decided to take a gap year to save up enough money to be able to afford housing once I go back to school. I want to make the most out of this year, so I'm currently studying for the CFA level 1 exam which I will be taking in August. One thing that worries...
I'm a non-target International Student Looking to break into M&A. I need advice
Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior and athlete at Indiana Tech and I want to break into M&A. It is my first semester here , I transferred from another non-target school. My GPA this semester I would say would be somewhere between 3.0 - 3.5. I'm aware that I don't have a 4.0 GPA from Wharton and...
Rank these schools for iBanking? (QUESTBRIDGE)
So I was selected as a finalist for a college admissions program called Questbridge. I doubt that anyone on WSO has heard of it because you are all mostly prep school bred, but it basically gives low income or first gen kids a leg up by letting them apply to top schools(45 partner schools) for free...
Chances of Landing SA Position (Non-target, Non-finance)
I want to know realistically what my chances of are of landing a summer analyst spot at a BB or EB my junior year summer. I'm a sophomore at a non-target state university and am majoring in a STEM field. The reason I chose my school was because I got into a very selective program and also because of...
Undergraduate Investment Banking Feeder Pipeline
Instagram account "Litquidity" posted this visual recently and wanted to gather thoughts on school placement. I attended one of the public schools near "Target AF" and was surprised to see the schools surrounding it. IMO some schools got shafted on placement... cough cough UCLA.
Jobs out of non-target
Hello, fellow chimps, I am currently a sophomore at a community college, soon to be transferring to a non-target, medium-sized (sub 500 ranked/ top 50%) D1 to play baseball. I currently have a great mentor in IB, although I am unsure exactly what I would want to do. I've looked at IB, PE, and...
Non-Target to HF - Am I Screwed?
Hey all, I'm currently working as an intern at a top 10 PMW firm and have been since I graduated college last semester. I come from a non-target school with a 3.5 GPA and some involvement with a finance club on campus—not very impressive to recruiters to say the least. I got into finance a bit...
What School and What Major?
Hey everyone, I am new here. I have been reading WSO posts for a couple of months, but I just made an account. I am a senior in high school this year and still deciding on a college. I know for sure I want to be in non-retail finance; I have been exploring and researching this industry and world...
Help a non-target student
Hi, I am from India (Asia) Context - Scored (94% In High School (Was not from a well-educated family Parents never pushed me to do great and I also somewhat wanted to be a business guy so never aimed higher). Targets College here starts from 96%-98%. Gave a few entrances for college got into 2nd...
You want a summer analyst offer? Here's how...
As the summer 2021 analyst wrap up their experience and the summer 2022 analyst bombard LinkedIn with job post-I am sure there are many of you who wish to either be in their shoes, or are interested in learning more about the industry, profession, and process. In this thread, I will tell you my path...
Jefferies 1st Round Non-target
Does anyone have any insight on Jefferies' first-round interview for the NY generalist summer analyst spot? How technical can they get and how many technical questions should one expect? Thanks!
Non-finance major from non-target trying to break into ER
Hello...I study kinesiology (exercise science) at a great school, but non-target, in the United States. Midway through my college career, I fell in love with investing and realized my major was a massive waste of money. I've always had a love for research and problem-solving and wanted a career that...
Getting into IB for non-Target school?
I was a complete idiot in High School and didn't do enough extracurriculars to get into an Ivy or target school. Have a 1520 SAT and 96% unweighted grade percent average (110% weighted), not sure what that is in terms of 4.0 scale. I'm going to the University of Connecticut as a Freshman this Fall,...
Need A Change of Scenery
This is more of a venting post more than anything but not a "boohoo woe is me" post. I swear I need a change of scenery big time. I've been at my REPE fund accounting job almost 2 years in July. Started there 2 months after graduating from a non-target. I didn't have an internship in college, so I...
Is MSF a legitimate way to rebrand and network into banking?
So I figured out about half way through my undergrad degree that I want to end up with a career in Finance. I'm a 3rd year undergrad, non-target but decent private school, formerly a Math major, now a Finance/Math student, 3.7~ GPA, I have quite a few electives in computer science, statistics, and...
Non-target monkey needs advice on how to network/recruit for a job in DCM
Soon to be rising senior 3.7 gpa studying finance and accounting at a non-target state school, just recently started taking my future seriously and have found High-Grade DCM to be of interest. Looking for advice on where to go to network and generally just how to get my foot in a door as a...
MBB wannabe to FAANG Software Engineer
While the odds are this post is relegated to the WSO trash heap—to grace the eyes neither of monkey nor MD—on the off chance my story could be helpful to someone in a similar position as I was a year ago, I wanted to share. The moral of the story: if you're better at math than schmoozing or...
My School Fucking Sucks
I never realized how fucking shitty my school was until I started looking into career paths like banking, consulting, or even F500 corporate leadership. Nobody mentioned any of these careers to me at my school. Holy shit. Only 1 person in IB, and its MM gas and oil. 2 people in consulting, and they...
I hate being a non-target
I'm sure a lot of other non-targets can back me up on this, going to a non-target blows. Every morning I wake up and wish that I had known in high school or as a freshman how much going to a target helps. But honestly, it makes sense why banks recruit where they do.
Indiana (Kelley), Georgia Tech (Scheller), UGA (Terry) for Undergrad? - Aspiring IB
Currently a senior in high school, set on finance and interested in Investment Banking in the long term. Mainly looking to chose between three schools, Indiana University (Kelley), Georgia Tech (Scheller), UGA (Terry). I am a Georgia Resident so from a financial perspective Scheller and Terry are...
Big fish in a small pond or a minnow in the ocean?
Just wanted to get your thoughts on this. Is it better to be at a school that is not a target by any means and be the big fish? i.e. starting clubs, having multiple leadership positions and a high GPA. Or is it better to be at a school like NYU Stern or Georgetown MSB and be a small fish in a huge...
Average Student at Target or Top Student at Semi-Target for Undergrad Recruitment?
Is it better to attend a target such as Northwestern and be an average student, or attend a regional semi-target such as Babson and be a top student to get into top bulge bracket firms?
Average Student at Target or Top Student at Semi-Target to Land MBB Jobs?
Is it better to attend a target such as Northwestern and be an average student, or attend a regional semi-target such as Babson and be a top student?
International students in Restructuring
International sophomore at a non-target I think I like restructuring and I know should be looking at EBs if I want to go down that path. As an international, I am just wondering which EBs are likely to sponsor visas?
Non-target - Why is it a bad idea to get a second bachelors?
My story is like most other non-targets I learned everything too late. I did well in high school 4.0 gpa, 1970/2400 on the old sat. Instead of going to the semi-targets I was accepted to, think Wake Forest. I went to an school ranked in the bottom quarter of the top 100 because they gave me a...
What should my career path to private equity be?
I'm at a non target in London - South Bank Uni - studying Finance and Accounting. I want to work in private equity by way of an MBA at a world top 10 (or top 20) programme. I know what I need to do to get there, but I can't decide whether or not I.... do a finance internship this year, followed up...
CFA/MBA for Corp Dev?
Which one for Corp Dev? Most guys on the team I'm trying to break into are on their level 2+3's. But generally for the job market, which has more leverage coming from a non target?
Networking from a Mid-Sized Non-Target School
I am currently a sophomore at a mid-sized non-target school (similar to Villanova) in the northeast. Over the summer, I spent as much time as I could connecting with alumni in the industry, mainly analysts and associates. Now that I'm feeling more comfortable reaching out to more senior staff...
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Non-Targets, First Generation Graduates: What would've helped you?
It's no secret that nepotism is alive and well. Honestly, I can't blame people. It is easier to hire people (or children of people) that you already know and trust. I went to a target university (Canadian target) and had no idea what investment banking, consulting, S&T, etc. really was until my...
Best non-target decision!
Hello everyone, so I was thinking I'd provide some names of non-target schools (on eastcoast) and we can discuss which ones are better. I assume that most of us would like to end up on Wall St. and thus being close to that area, the northeastern coast, may be the best option, even if you don't end...
Feeling Discouraged
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Where do I apply for MSc Fin? Frankfurt School of Finance and Management?
Hi guys, I'm an average undergrad student(20 yo) from an average uni in Bangalore, India. GPA - 7.5, 2 internships in wealth management ( not well-known firms), 1 on-going internship in quantitative finance( not a well-known frim). I'll be writing CFA L1, feb 2021. yet to take the GMAT, I'll...
SA '21 or FT '21 Recruiting? Which should I pursue given my circumstances?
In search of advice from those who might have been in my shoes or have insight into my situation. For background, I attend a large non-target school in Colorado (think CU, CSU, DU). An internship was lined up for Summer 2020 at Bessemer Trust, on the investment team in NY . Those plans fell through....
How to ask network for a referral?
Hi, I am a super non-target(GPA3.7+) and I have been networking pretty hard for about 6 months. I have a good network built up and with 2021 applications opening I want to ask my network for the referrals. Most conversations have gone well and they have referred me to their peers or said "Yeah, lets...
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