Hey all,
I’m currently studying at a non-target university and aiming for investment banking roles at bulge bracket firms. I’ve got decent grades and a couple of internships lined up, but I keep hearing that BBs mostly hire from target schools.
Is it still realistic to break in from a non-target? Any advice on how to stand out or offset the lack of a target name?
Thanks in advance!
It's definitely harder if you come from a non-target university as BBs focus on schools with strong recruiting pipelines, but it's still possible. You have to network a lot, get relevant experience in finance, and be really solid in tech. I've seen people from non-target schools break through by outperforming others and being persistent.
