by meridith dennes | Mar 7, 2025 | Interviewing, Summer Internships
In 2023, Goldman Sachs received over 20,000 applications for approximately 500 investment banking analyst positions—a 2.5% acceptance rate more selective than Harvard. With most candidates possessing similar technical qualifications, the deciding factor often comes... 
by Frank Van Buren | Mar 1, 2025 | Exit Opportunities, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Reaching—and Thriving—as a Managing Director on Wall Street If you asked a group of Managing Directors how they got to the top, most would admit they never could have predicted their exact career path. The reality is, very few relied on a step-by-step roadmap. What... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 3, 2025 | Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting, Summer Internships
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in banking circles: how incredibly tough it is to switch banks when you’re at the director level. Trust me, it’s way more complicated than just updating your LinkedIn and showing up... 
by meridith dennes | Jan 19, 2025 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Summer Internships
Wall Street’s talent pipeline has undergone a seismic shift. What was once a predictable path – campus visits, coffee chats, and in-person interviews – has evolved into a sophisticated, multi-layered digital assessment ecosystem that’s... 
by meridith dennes | Nov 13, 2024 | Campus Recruiting, Summer Internships
Why Your Major Matters in Investment Banking The landscape of investment banking recruitment has evolved significantly, and your choice of major now impacts your career prospects in ways that might surprise you. First and foremost, maintaining a competitive GPA has... 
by andrea benson | Oct 23, 2024 | Campus Recruiting, Interviewing, Summer Internships
The investment banking world is going through some major changes right now, and here’s what you need to know: MBA applications are through the roof. We’re talking a 12% jump overall in 2024, and get this – full-time, in-person programs are up by a...