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Carlson school of management Undergrad
Hello all, I am a current undergraduate transfer student who is looking at transferring to either the Wisconsin School of Business at Madison or the Carlson school of Management at the University of Minnesota, majoring in finance. Thus far I have been admitted to Carlson, and my admission to...
UG Caroll/Marshall/Kelley/Georgetown
I am completely confused and need advice to help choose the right UG Program. I am looking at majoring in Finance with Business Analytics or Computer Sciences. Have offers from USC Marshall, BC Carroll, Indiana Kelley, and Georgetown. Tuition is not a consideration as family would be helping out....
UT Austin McCombs + US Air Force
Currently a high school senior wanting to go into finance (private equity, venture capital) and am heavily interested in academia. I was left without any options this application season because it was absolutely brutal (21 APs, 34 ACT, 4.3 GPA, stellar ECs and sports and letters of recommendation,...
BC CSOM vs. Umich LSA
With only about a month left for me to decide, I've narrowed down my list of schools down to two: BC's CSOM and Umich's LSA (denied from Ross). I'm shooting for IB after college, and was wondering which school would help me break in as best as possible. I've visited both schools and thoroughly liked...
Bocconi or Rotman Commerce (UNDERGRAD)
For context, I am an international student and after getting a Bachelors I would like to get a Masters and a job in the US. On that note, what school would be better for achieving these objectives? Bocconi is ranked very highly, but I am concerned about its recognition in the US, on the other hand...
UMiami B-School reputation
Hey everyone, I currently attend the University of Miami b-school for finance. I am a freshman and am wondering what the reputation at University of Miami in Florida is. Also, if anyone could rank the b-schools from worst to best for IB that would be great. 1. University of Miami 2. Colgate...
Sewanee (University of the South) vs. a big in-state school like Alabama or Auburn?
To preface, I was a pretty good high school student that has great test scores and a terrible junior year. I have a 33 on my ACT and I would have had well above a 4.0 GPA had I not gotten a terrible F (in band of all classes!). I've applied to semi targets such as Tulane, UVA, and WashU, but the...
URGENT: Effect of graduating late on internship/ FT offer??
I am an incoming 2022 SA at a BB and I'm thinking about graduating a semester late since I'm double majoring (total 4.5 years), otherwise I would have to take >20 credits each semester which seems unreasonable to me. On the original internship application, I put a Spring 2023 grad date. How do you...
Does course at UK Unis even matter for IB placement anymore?
Hey all, Just doing some research for UK Unis for Undergraduate studies, and I'm just wondering - does it all even matter what course you pick? Are you able to get into a good economics masters program even with, say, a degree in philosophy or business management? Thanks!
Choosing right uni for undergrad
Hello, I hope this is the right forum section to post this. I recently graduated from an Austrian high school and because I attained the max grades in our school leaving exams (1,0 in the Austrian Matura) I have a couple choices. My goal would be to get into IB. These are my options: UK: So far I've...
Worth it to get a minor before graduating?
Hi monkeys. I have a pretty dumb question but have been struggling a good bit trying to figure this out, and I felt like you all would have some good perspective for me. I'm graduating next Spring and will join FT in MM IB. I had a good bit of AP credits going into college, so I will be done with...
Self-Introduction: NYU Business Management Student Looking for Opportunities in IB
Hey all, I just want to start by saying that I’m very grateful to have found this community and the Wall Street Oasis podcast. It’s given me a lot of knowledge in the IB industry as well as the confidence that if you do the right things often enough, there is a good chance one can break into...
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.
Getting interviews for UG FT consulting 2022
Hi all, I am currently a senior at a target/semi-target UG school with a 3.5 GPA, good extracurriculars, and a corporate strategy summer internship at an F500 firm this summer. I have been recruiting for FT since early August, but have only received one interview invitation from a T2 firm (where I...
Project Destined Fall 2021 Undergraduate Paid Virtual Commercial Real Estate Internship
We are excited to announce a new Paid, Commercial Real Estate Virtual Internship Opportunity with Project Destined in Fall 2021. Project Destined, founded by a former Carlyle Group executive , has partnered with 100+ leading real estate firms and 70+ universities around the country to provide...
Stern vs Other Targets
Hey y'all, rising senior in an international school outside of the US. Likely want to work in buy-side finance: (PE/Sovereign Wealth Funds/Impact Investing/HF), and am hoping to get an IB job out of undergrad that positions me best for this. It would be absolutely amazing if I could get one at a...
Notre Dame Mendoza or Berkeley LSA for Undergrad?
Hello! I know many of you are extremely busy people but I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to help me with this decision. My college application process is now over and I committed to ND but I could still switch to Berkeley as of this moment. While I know both are great schools,...
UMich LSA Econ vs. Emory BBA
I was admitted as an Econ major at UMich and at Emory University for undergrad. I know that Emory is a semi-target school and if I go to Emory I will be able to pursue a BBA at Goizueta. However, at Michigan I won't be able to pursue a BBA since I am not in Ross. Should I still go to Michigan and...
Best undergraduate university for VC/PE, Entrepreneurship, or Product Management
Hi, I am a high school senior who was admitted to several universities. My top choices are the University of Chicago, UC Berkeley (College of Letters), Carnegie Mellon University (Information Systems program), and Georgia Tech (College of Computing). I will probably pursue Computer Science at...
UMich CSE vs UIUC CS for an undergraduate for a high school student wanting to get into a career in quantitative finance
Hello Everyone! I'm an international high school senior trying to pick between UIUC and UMich for CS. I will be paying roughly the same amount at both places, so the cost isn't really an issue for me. I wish to pursue an education that encompasses both CS and Finance. Both fields really interest me,...
An 18 year old chimp(haha) extremely interested in finance
I am about to choose HKUST for a bachelor's in Quant finance, but before that, I wish to obtain some information about the financial industry. My thoughts are that studying quant finance + (a double major in comp sci) at a bachelor's would allow me to best develop my quantitative/critical thinking...
Q&A: Getting an MBB offer from a semi-target school
I recently accepted a job at a MBB firm and have a lot of free time until I take on my final semester. Happy to answer any and all questions regarding recruitment during COVID, prepping for case interviews, choosing between internships, etc. To help you get a better understanding, I provided some...
IU Kelley vs Rutgers Business School for undergrad?
I'm a senior in high school and I got accepted into IU Kelley and Rutgers Business School (New Brunswick) and I'm not sure which one I should go to. I am in-state for Rutgers and it would cost about 22k a year, while IU would cost 47k a year. I got accepted into the SAS honors program at Rutgers...
How good is BMath/Financial Analysis and Risk Management at UWaterloo
I feel so sorry to bring topics like this to WSO, and usually would make do with already available threads but I couldn't find anything in detail on this topic. I am an International Student accepted into BMath/FARM at Waterloo. I just simply want to know if this program is worth it for getting into...
Sophomore Internship Advice
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Transferring to a Better School
I am a high school Senior going to a small state school next Fall majoring in Finance. Would transferring to a better, more well respected and has a great education after my first year being that I’m set on that major and have good enough grades be a good idea?Any advice is helpful, thanks.
ECM vs DCM Discussion
What are the differences between ECM and DCM in terms of work hours, exit opps, salary, etc? I am looking into a career in ECM or DCM and was wondering if anyone could provide input. Thanks!
Is Wharton Undergrad (Huntsman) Worth the Debt?
Hello, I was recently admitted to the Huntsman Program but it will probably result in my taking out around 200k in student loans. I was wondering if this amount of loans for undergrad worth it? I’ve heard opposing opinions, and want to see if I’m going to make the right choice. Currently I am...
IB and Consulting People, I need your EU Undergrad School Rankings
Hey, I'm thinking of applying to EU Universities for Undergraduate, and I'm looking into going into IB or Consulting in the future (I'd like to work in the EU). Anyone who is familiar with these areas, please rank any EU universities you know. Thanks!
Advice for rising Columbia freshman
Hi there, I was recently admitted into Columbia’s class of 2025. I will be studying econ-math (may switch to applied math), and am wondering if any of you have any advice on how to break into the industry asap. I’m also wondering if you have any advice on how to approach landing relevant...
What now? Advice to deal with rejection
Hi guys, So a follow up on my previous post-- I ended up getting rejected from Wharton undergrad. Apparently this year was much more difficult, but it still stings like a you-know-what. I still want to believe that my hard stats (4.0 unweighted, 1530 SAT, 800 Math II Subject SAT) can get me into...
Is Bocconi good for UG?
Hey, I'm looking into doing IB or business consulting in the future specifically in Europe (hopefully Switzerland, Germany, or UK). Would Bocconi be good for undergraduate in this case? If so, would you recommend I do their B.S. in Econ+Management or Econ+Fin? Thanks!
CMU Tepper Undergraduate Placement
Hey everyone, I've been reading a lot on the forums lately about Carnegie Mellon Tepper; however, none of the content is super relevant (very outdated). That said, I was wondering how Carnegie Mellon Tepper places on the street? I am a freshman there and want to go into IB, except I keep reading...
Bain Capital Path Into Private Equity Summer 2021
Not seeing anything else about this on here, so I figured I would start this forum to see if anyone else is going through this process at the moment. I know Bain Capital stopped doing a summer analyst program for undergrads, but I think they must have restarted the program this year unannounced. I...
Looking for input into some of the undergraduate managed investment funds
Trying to get a better understanding of the different types of undergraduate managed investment funds found on college campuses. I am referring to student groups who manage a fund of alumni money and learn the skills of analyzing assets to put into a well thought out portfolio. I went to Villanova...
Undergraduate BOCCONI vs OTHER TARGET SCHOOLS
I'm considering attending Bocconi BIEF for UG I would love to go into IB in London or in the USA after graduating. Is going to Bocconi enough or is it worth to try applying to other universities? My SAT score is 1500 and I'm about to do another trial soon. IELTS score: 7.0
Transfer to McGill Desautels
Hi, I need advice. I currently attend JMSB and have really enjoyed it so far, although I don't think I want to stay in Montreal upon graduation. I currently have a 3.93 and am thinking about applying for a transfer. Is it worth it? How do regular Desautels students place, assuming I'm too late for...
Taking the FINRA SIE as a Freshman?
Hey all lovely Apes and Monkeys, I'm a prospective college freshman looking to get into financial services (end-goal is PE or VC) coming from a non-target school who unfortunately had their summer internship canceled :(. I was wondering if studying the base SIE test this summer would be a good way...
McCombs BHP vs WashU Olin Undergrad
Hello folks, So I'm a senior who is looking to go into college this fall. I was accepted into both the UT Austin McCombs Business Honors Program (out-of-state) as well as Washington University in St. Louis Olin school. Unfortunately, both are quite expensive since I didn't get any aid besides loans...
Advice: What Minor or Major is Most Valuable?
Hey Monkeys, I am a sophomore business student and I have a very weak idea for what dual minor/major I should pursue! I know Statistics and Economics are fantastic, I tried to see if an Architectural minor was feasible, but no dice and the major is a pain - I would have mainly done it from straight...
Is Ivy League worth the price for undergraduate
I attend an out-of-US university for my undergraduate degree and might have the opportunity to transfer to Columbia for the last two years. Is the price ($100k) worth it? I am aware that Columbia is much better for both preparation and networking but the price tag deters me. Is it realistic to hope...
How good are the University of London International Programmes?
Hi I'm about to start my undergraduate studies and really can't decide on which university to attend. I live in Egypt and would like to pursue an investment banking career abroad. I stumbled upon the UoL IP which seem pretty good but are relatively expensive (about 66% more than my normal program),...
Which Classes To Take Before Graduation?
Thought I'd see if anyone in the industry could share some insight on a current dilemma. I'll be signing up for Spring classes soon (my final semester) and can only take a few of the ones I'm interested in. I'd like to take those I will get the most value out of in the short and long term. I attend...
2019 Undergrad Case Competition Opportunities; US
Interested if anyone has found consulting case competition information for 2019-2020. Primarily interested in opportunities for US undergraduates, or mixed graduate + undergraduate teams. I know Deloitte has hosted one in the past. Among colleges, have seen ASU, Georgetown, Northeasern, USC, McGill...
How reputable is Linkedin Learning's Financial Modeling Foundations course?
UVA provides us with LinkedIn Learning for free and I found this financial modeling course https://www.linkedin.com/learning/financial-model… taught by Michael McDonald. I was wondering if anyone has taken this course and could give their opinion on it. Also, while on the topic of LinkedIn...
Warwick Accounting and Finance Course
Hi, I got an offer from wbs for BSc Accounting and Finance and I was wondering on how strong is this degree when following its finance pathway in Investment Banking and Financial Analysis. Also which Masters would you recommend to make me more competitive in the job market?
PE Internship Interview tomorrow, help!
Hello all, I am a junior undergraduate student and I have a first-round, 30-minute phone interview with a private equity firm tomorrow. I have no prior banking/consulting internship and have little-to-no technical knowledge of finance outside of a basic understanding of how PE business models and...
How to get my foot in the door of Private Equity
Hi, all, I'm a freshman from a non-target school who is really interested in pursuing a career in private equity. I have had coffee/phone chats with people from sell-side firms. Generally, they advise me to get into an IB for a few years then go to PE ... My first question is that, in your...
If B-School Professors are so smart why are they in Academia and not in Industry
Some of my professors have degrees from the best institutions. Every semester I read their Bios and I am impressed with the level of knowledge. However, I keep asking myself why they chose to leave industry and teach / research when they know so much about their expertise. Is it too stressful on the...
West Coast Transferring and IB Internship Advice
Hi everyone, I have been lurking on this site for a while and have learned a lot, so thanks for that. I wanted to get your guy's opinion on what I should be doing right now as an undergraduate in the process of transferring to a target. I am currently at 3 CC's in LA transferring this next fall(not...
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