Do investment banks hire from non-target schools?

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6GbDae
Jan 13, 2020 5 Comments

Trying to break into investment banking and wondering if my chances are slim -- I attended a state school. I know that investment banks place some importance on the school you went to, but how important is that? Are there any experiences or additional things I could do to increase my chances of a successful interview at a BB?

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  • Have a high GPA, get involved with the finance clubs at your school. You would certainly still have a chance if you have a great GPA and good EC’s, but it’s not easy. Btw you should ask this on Wall Street oasis
    Jan 14, 2020 0
  • Generally you need a 3.8+ GPA. You will have to network your ass off to get an interview and do a ridiculous amount of interview prep to get an offer. However, it’s possible.
    Jan 15, 2020 0
  • Getting some
    Experience and coming in as a contractor is another route
    Jan 16, 2020 0
  • Societe Generale / Other
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    A high GPA + impressing at a networking event = thrown into the summer analyst pool... After that it's luck of the draw and how you interview. At least that's what it takes for me to add someone to the pool.
    Jan 15, 2020 0
  • Not true.. JP Morgan has outreach program to hire non graduates if they show passions for programming.. its has various programs like code for good and some hackathons.. try to get into hackathon programs.. there are significant recruiting done that way. I dont have the specifics though.
    Jan 15, 2020 0