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Overcoming Low GPA
Currently a sophomore at a target state school (think UVA, UMich, Cal). I plan to go into IB and had previous stints in VC and at a boutique shop. However, w/ a 3.6 GPA, I am worried about the looks I'll receive when SA recruitment rolls around next semester. My question is: 1. How detrimental is a...
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...
My Four Year Plan
I am currently in the process of laying out my college career. I recently decided to pursue investment banking, and when I began the application process for SA 2019 I realized it was far too late. I did apply to all the BB’s and top tier MM’s, however I realize with my 0 networking and...
Job for me
Hi guys, I go to a top 15 state school and a top 20 undergrad business school. I am graduating in the spring and currently have a 2.8 gpa but am hoping to end with around a 3.0. I have had a few great internships through networking such as working at an investment firm and another at a major player...
CC=> State School=> MSF=> Consulting
Spent 2 years at a CC then transferred to a non-target state school. Graduated from the CC with 3.6/3.7 (would've been 3.8 but got a bad grade in one class after being too focused on ec's) and I expect to graduate from the state school with a similar GPA with a degree in Accounting. Due to going to...
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What's Up WSO?
Just saying hi for my first post :) I have been lurking for a bit.
MBA in Finance from State School
Currently I am working in a non-finance industry, and I am looking to move into a finance role. Is it worth paying about 20k-30k for an MBA in Finance from a nontarget state school?
Resume - What can I improve on?
I'm getting ready for fall recruiting and I will be sending out my resume for networking purposes in the following week. I want to land a position at an Investment bank in their lev fin group. Please review my resume and comment on what I can improve upon. http://www.razume.com/documents/30868 Thank...
State School MBA vs Prestigious MBA for Technology
Hello, I was looking for some advice about whether to pursue an MBA from a SUNY school or try to get into a top tier MBA program for technology. I'm currently a sophomore at a SUNY school and am weighing up my options for the future. My school has a BS / MBA program where I can get both my...
Off the map State School recruitment?
Is it possible to be noticed or even be considered by investment banks if you are not from a top tier school that re actively recruited from? Would it be more suitable for consulting?
One Cold Email to Change Your Life (Result right here)
For those needing a bit of inspiration: How I passed an internship offer for top 10 strategy consulting to my best friend, who had been looking for a job for 2 years. People involved: 1. SENIOR MD in charge of country's group, who forwarded my email. 2. BEST VP ever who received my email and passed...
UBS Hiring Event Tonight for Nontarget Juniors @ 6PM, 1285 Ave of Americas
My friend wanted me to put this up here, UBS is having its 'Virtual University' for internship opportunities for uniors... its hosted by a Latino org but you do not have to be Latino to attend... 6-9 PM, 1285 Ave of Americas in NYC Biz attire required, bring ID and a copy of your resume... have to...
Why do banks still recruit non-Ivy students
There are some state school kids in my department ( DCM ), and they are retards. 1. They consider American Eagle/ AnF "dress" shirts to be appropriate business clothing 2. Fucking learn to use excel. 3. Your accounting skills only matter at PwC + KPMG
Journey to the Front Office
Hello monkeys, just wanted to give an update of my own situation and throw out a few questions for anyone who has advice. A year ago I started searching aggressively for internships and was lucky to snag a fall analyst spot at a boutique firm in Fairfield County, CT. Middle market shop, excellent...
Do business schools favor social sciences applicants?
I was just wondering why many business school class profiles show a majority of social science majors. Is it from the economics majors at the Ivies? Also, why is a large chunk of the class from consulting/ PE /VC? These careers seem uncommon for a recent college grad to me - especially for social...
Junior Prepared for banking?
So I am a junior at Rutgers Univeristy and wanted to know how to spin my experience and major towards banking firms.... Major: Math & Comp Sci Dual...3.95 GPA Experience: Junior year: Intern: PwC Advisory Intern: Johnson & Johnson IT Finance Sophmore year: Intern: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Since I...
HYP v. State school
Is HYP really "better" best state schools (Michigan, Penn State, UT, ect,) Other than the obvious it allows for much more networking abilities with alums in higher places, and that the biggest and most successful corporations recruit from them. Do you really learn more or receive a better education...
Computer Science or Finance minor?
I am an Economics major at a state school. My school isn't heavily recruited to say the least. I am choosing my minors right now and I have narrowed it down to 2 choices. 1. Economics Major with a minor in Finance and another minor in "Law and Political Philosophy" 2. Economics Major with a minor in...
Complete non-target state school, non-finance undergraduate, landed a long term internship
Thank you WSO . I wish I could put it in more words, after months and 70+ applications, cold emails, cold calls, I finally landed an interview with a boutique bank in NYC and they offered me a long term intern analyst position (~6 months) which I believe could materialize into a FT gig. Background:...
State Schoolie thinks he can pull a BB SA -- Rip 'er apart!
Hello everybody. Transfer student, State School, wanna-be banker, thinks he can apply to Summer Analyst positions and fair a chance against well-groomed Ivy league juniors. Please tear my resume, and ego, apart. http://www.razume.com/documents/13075 P.S. Title is a joke, but the resume and my...
How To Break Into Regional Boutique Banks (You Read That Correctly)?
Hi, I'm from the NW and I'm looking at breaking into regional boutique investment banks or MC firms in Portland/Seattle. I was wondering, is the process for breaking in the same as with BBs , or do you approach the process differently, and if so, in what way? Furthermore, what is the career...
Humble State School 09 grad seeks review help for FT recruiting.
Hi everyone, first of all I just want to say thanks in advance for helping. I'm a really humble state school student who knows I'm at the bottom of the pile compared to targets, those with front office experience, great scores, etc. But I hauled ass during college, worked long-nights for BlackRock,...
If you don't go to an elite school...
If you don't go to an elite/target school, but still want to have a decent career in finance, would you say that it's basically a necessity to major in accounting vs finance? I've read that accounting majors can often get the same jobs as finance people, but finance majors do not have the option to...
I suck
So pretty much, I suck. I go to a average state school most people can get into. Is it still possible to make a good salary (good for me is around 150k-200k in overall compensation) if I turn my life around and become among the top at a state school? I have already transferred once, so transferring...
Chance with top prop firms
I'm currently a junior in college at a normal state school with a 3.8 GPA and my major is Management Information Systems. I work full time as a systems administrator. I'll be 25 when I graduate, due to working full time and attending school full time. Do I have any shot at hiring on with one of the...
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