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Applying as unprepared Sophomore: potential downsides?
Hi all, I'm a rising sophomore who just transferred into a top target business school. I have a slightly BS internship this summer and a very high GPA. However I have not taken any relevant coursework, don't understand a lot of the technicals, and overall don't really feel prepared for this process...
BAML Sophomore Analyst 2020
Wanted to start a specific discussion for the sophomore analyst roles for summer 2020 at BAML as it probably will have a different timeline than regular SA . Anyone know any more details about this program and if it's diversity specific etc.?
2020 Sophomore SA List
Since it seems like a lot of banks are doing away with Sophomore Internships I want to compile what is left. I know Morgan Stanley and UBS are doing diversity internships for sophomores, but what else is out there? I don't currently see any posts from BAML , CS , etc. that have historically had...
URM @ Target School
Hello everyone, I have been recently looking on WSO , and I have found it super helpful to hear people's experiences in management consulting. I am currently a sophomore at a top target Ivy League college, and I am a first generation student and underrepresented minority. I have a pretty good resume...
Birthright Excel Internship in Israel for Sophomore Year
I'm a sophomore at a nontarget. I've beens struggling with cold emailing people. After sending out ~75 emails I've gotten a 5% response rate. I signed up for the birthright trip and just got an email about something called Birthright Excel where they pair you with an Israeli company and you select 3...
Is this smart/safe?
Rising Junior if I should "stay" an extra semester in order to be eligible for Sophomore summer internships then go straight to full time offer and actually graduate in May 2020?
Sophomore Pre-Internship/Early Insight Programs
Hi all! I was accepted into several sophomore Pre-Internship/Early Insight/Diversity Programs and was wondering what is the purpose of these programs. Do they serve as a pipeline for summer recruiting, or are they more of information sessions? Would these be useful to put on a resume and if so, how...
Sophomore Summer Job
Hi guys, What are some good jobs to do for my sophomore summer? I know that PWM internships are the go-to ones, but I live in a non-major Canadian city so they aren't easily available. So what type of jobs would you guys recommend? Retail? Sales? Administrative? Or should I do something different...
what kind of companies could I look at during my sophomore year (unique position)
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Resume Advice (Going for IB as Accounting Major)
Accounting student looking to break into banking. Any advice would be helpful. Little context, I interned with a Big 4 accounting firm my freshman summer and found out it was not something I wanted to do. To transition to a more finance related position I reached out to a portfolio manager at a...
Tips for college underclassmen who want to pursue investment banking?
Many college underclassmen can attest to the feeling of being lost: not knowing the right ways to reach out to people, and even if they do, not knowing if they're networking in the most efficient way. Underclassmen who are interested in a career in investment banking often don't know where to start...
43 Diversity Recruiting Programs at Investment Banks - The Most Exhaustive List
Diversity recruiting has been the subject of several posts over the last few weeks. Although there are existing WSO posts that try to aggregate opportunity for diverse candidates, this one aims to be an exhaustive list that includes all the introductory programs and formal internship pipelines...
Need advice on what internship to choose
Happy New years everyone!, Hope everyone enjoyed their new year and got home safe. I wanted some advice in which internship to choose from. My background: I am currently a sophomore at a non target school double majoring in accounting and finance. My goal is to get into IB / a good mba program....
How to Get an Internship After Freshman or Sophomore Year
Like I promised, I’m back to give an explanation on how to get an internship after freshman or sophomore year. I’m not offering any guarantees, but I can tell you that it has worked for me, and it depends on the effort you put in. Want a job? Earn it. I’m writing this more as a recommendation...
summer recruiting 2017
Hey Everyone - I am new to this site and am seeking advice. I interned in a top bulge bracket for sophomore year and didn't get a return to come back for next year. I am trying to recruit again now and coming from a non target, I can't seem to find what possible answer would be satisfactory to "why...
Undergraduate Opportunities at Consulting Firms
Hi All, I am a rising sophomore at NYU Stern (Undergraduate). As most of you already know recruitment has moved up. I want to prepare as much as I can researching about the undergraduate opportunities I will have (mostly for summer 2017). Please comment below if you know of any great consulting...
Queen's Applied Economics vs McGill Joint Honors Economics & Finance
Hi everyone, I'm a pending sophomore transfer student in BC, Canada. I've been reading WSO since the middle of last year, but recently my aspirations for banking has intensified, so here I am. I have two options to consider for September. Both of them are BA, specializing in some form of economics....
What LA boutiques take fall sophomore interns?
Hey, I am a rising sophomore studying at USC and wanted to know what are some solid boutique firms to reach out to for a fall/spring internship in IB or PE in the LA area.
Sophomore Year- Investment Banking Vs. Private Equity
I'm in a really fortunate position in that I can choose between interning at a lower middle market private equity firm or a middle market investment bank which has a little more of a name brand (they do $15-20 million range deals) As a sophomore at a semi-target, which one would you guys recommend...
Big 4 Internship + Barclays Sophomore Skills Program?
I have already accepted a summer offer with one of the Big 4 Accounting firms for this summer. However, I legitimately think that my passion lies in Banking and would like to learn more about it. I'm finishing my app to Barclays 's Sophomore Skills program (day long commitment in April). My resume...
Sophomore PE Internship
Does anyone know details about the firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson ? What is their reputation? How would a internship from a middle market PE firm like VSS set me up for IB recruiting in the fall? How does this internship compare to a boutique IB internship?
Internships - Who is still open to applications?
Hey there WSO , I am a sophomore with a decent resume/GPA. I have been applying for summer internships in trading and investment banking but have run out of ideas on where to apply. From my understanding, I will have a better chance getting a smaller trading internship as a sophomore than something...
Sophomore with an 8 week S&T trying to turn it into a 10 week rotational
I have an 8 week S&T offer at a BB , I want to turn it into a 10 week rotational with the firm. I'd be willing to sign immediately with that change. How do I do this?
Wells Fargo Diversity Sophomore Leadership Conference - Decisions Released?
I was wondering if anybody here applied for this program (particularly in Corporate & Commercial banking, because I think the IB program might have a different notification timeline) and was notified? With over 1,000 applicants I figure there must be a few here. They said in the conference call that...
Standard pay for sophomore analysts this summer?
Hi, I just got an offer for S&T for the summer at 70k prorated. Is this normal pay for sophomores in S&T this summer? NY office.
Deutsch Bank DB Achieve 2016 Sophomores
Just out of curiosity... Have anyone heard back from DB Achieve Internship yet? I applied to two different divisions (IB & non-IB) and just heard back from the non-IB one.
Non-target to BB IBD SA Offer as a Sophomore
I have been an avid reader of WSO for the past couple of years and the stories that I have enjoyed reading the most are about non-target kids breaking into Wall Street. I always looked at them with admiration and dissected every article to gain the most valuable information possible to use in my...
Wells Fargo Sophomore Investment Banking Summit
Anyone gone through the sophomore recruiting process for wells? Have an interview with them coming up and would appreciate any advice
Destroy my Resume - Have 1 Day (Non-target sophomore)
Hey guys, I'm going to a networking event tomorrow and really want to fix up my resume. I've made some serious changes, but I feel like the wordings of a couple of lines are a bit weird. Can anyone offer some advice on the overall resume (format, any weird things you spot), but also some comments on...
Which sophomore summer gig?
Thoughts on HF Treasury vs. Boutique IB Internship (Sophomore Year)
Hi all, Just a bit of background: I'm a finance major, finishing my sophomore year at a non-target university. I worked as a data analyst intern at financial data analytics firm my freshman year/summer and just finished up working as a tax intern at a top VC firm. I've accepted an offer to work on...
BP Sophomore Experience 2015
Anyone interviewing for or has done BP's Sophomore Experience?
Finance Tax division for Sophomore INternship
I am currently a sophomore and I was offered a position in the Finance- Tax department at a major bank. First of all, would you consider this back office or middle office? Secondly, do you think that this is a good precursor to an IBD internship in my junior year? Would it be better to do an...
Finance - Tax division for Sophomore Internship
I am currently a sophomore and I was offered an internship in the Finance - Tax department of a major bank. Would you consider this department back office or middle office? Secondly, do you think this a good precursor to an IBD internship in my junior year? Would it be better to do an investment...
Finance Tax division for Sophomore Internship
I am currently a sophomore and I was offered an internship in the Finance - Tax department of a major bank. Would you consider this department back office or middle office? Secondly, do you think this a good precursor to an IBD internship in my junior year? Would it be better to do an investment...
Morgan Stanley Sophomore Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program 2015
Hi All, Has anyone heard back about the superday for the Morgan Stanley Sophomore Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program??
College & Social Life
As I finish up my sophomore year at a target I am truly wondering this one question: for the people on this website who are juniors/seniors and have successfully attained IB jobs/summer internships...most of you had to get good grades...which for most of us takes time and sacrifice How did you...
JMP Securities vs. GCA Savvian
I am currently a sophomore and am recruiting at both JMP and GCA for SA . Both positions would be in their tech group in SF. Could someone give me insight into both firms. Thanks.
Perella Weinberg Sophomore Internship 2015
Has anyone else here applied to this program?
Junior Internship Dilemma: Offer at 2 of MBB vs top IBD group at GS/MS/JPM
Hi Everyone,
How to get an internship at Google / Microsoft / Apple / Facebook / ect...
Hey guys, Looking to get a sophomore internship at one of these aforementioned places for financial analyst intern roles or any other relevant business role. Target school, prior boutique tech IB experience, currently at a 3.8 GPA and hoping to keep this up by the time recruiting comes around. My...
Non-Target Rising Junior Resume Critique
Should I still try to get an internship with them?
Hey guys, I'm a sophomore majoring in Finance at a non-target in the southeast interested in investment banking and I've been constantly searching for an internship for this summer. I've been reaching out (via cold-email) to many small boutiques in my state but many of them respond saying they are...
Do You Need a Sophomore Summer Internship in College?
So, I'm kind of freaking out that I haven't found an internship yet. It very much is my fault ( I had my head up my ass and missed the boat on applying to the bigger firms that offer their interns training in what they will be doing). I've tried everything: (i) Career services at my school, (ii)...
New Monkey, Looking to Get into IBD and Ultimately PE
I'm a current sophomore Econ and Gov double major at a semi target school (think, Duke/Northwestern) with a decent GPA (3.6-3.7), and I'm looking to go into IBD at a BB in two years when I graduate. Ideally, I'd want to work in either M&A or S&T (energy or commodities) right out of college and then...
M&T Bank Internship
What is the possibility of getting an internship as a sophomore at M&T Bank from a semi-target school? I am interested in compliance
MS SuperDay 2/28
Did anyone from here go to the MS Sophomore superday yesterday? If so, when are we supposed to hear back? Thoughts on the interview process?
Blackstone Sophomore Internship
Hi all, I just got an interview invitation from BX PE Portfolio Operations Team. It's going to be a 30min phone interview. Has anyone been through the same process? It's going to be my first interview with PE and any sort of advice will be much appreciated :) Thank you very much!
Does anyone else here get discouraged?
I am only a sophomore, currently sending my resume to as many internships as I can find in a variety of fields -- IB , AM , consulting etc. Really just need something to put on my resume. The thing is, the IB internships mostly don't take sophomores, and those that do are so competitive I don't...
Sophomore internship @HF with two summers of IBD experience
Actively looking for a summer internship at a hedge fund. I've been grateful enough to already have two upper MM IBD summer internships and before setting myself into a career in IBD , I wish to have some buy-side experience. Any recommendations on which funds already have a sophomore internship...
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