The "Am I good enough for Investment Banking/Consultancy?" Thread

Reply 2980

Ryan43

Original post by KLL

Not at a top IB...

May I ask why not?

Reply 2981

deleted3863868

3

I am in my AS year. I take Economics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology and Critical Thinking. I am predicted A's

For GCSE I got:
DT electronic products - A*
Maths - A
English language - A
Geography - A
Biology - A
Physics - A
RS - A
Chemistry - B
English Lit - B
Spanish - B

Should I change one of my AS subjects to maths? Am I good enough for management consultancy?

Reply 2982

gr8wizard10

21

Original post by ellabellla

I am in my AS year. I take Economics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology and Critical Thinking. I am predicted A's

For GCSE I got:
DT electronic products - A*
Maths - A
English language - A
Geography - A
Biology - A
Physics - A
RS - A
Chemistry - B
English Lit - B
Spanish - B

Should I change one of my AS subjects to maths? Am I good enough for management consultancy?

Maths is advised, if you can do well in it.

Reply 2983

deleted3863868

3

Original post by Abdul-Karim

Maths is advised, if you can do well in it.

Would I struggle to find a consultancy job without doing it? Which subject would you recommend to drop for it?(I take chem, bio, geog and economics)

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Reply 2984

gr8wizard10

21

Original post by ellabellla

Would I struggle to find a consultancy job without doing it? Which subject would you recommend to drop for it?(I take chem, bio, geog and economics)

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Chem, bio and geo equally have no relevanc to most consulting jobs unless you're consulting companies that specialise in those areas.

I would geo is OK

Hey

So when I was in third year at school I decided I wanted to be a Stockbroker.

I got 3 Higher's (Scottish student)

Geography - A
Maths - B
Physics - B

Currently studying Business at University of the West of Scotland (Not the best Uni, I know).

I have achieved +75% in every module so far and currently starting my third year next Monday.

I want to go to Glasgow Uni once I get my degree and hopefully study a Masters in International Banking & Finance.

I would try and go to a Uni down south, but I don't think I would even be considered due to where I go to Uni just now, regardless if I get a First degree.

So, what do you guys think my chances are - IF I were to get my Masters - of becoming a Stockbroker?

Thanks

Reply 2987

nectempus

1

lol

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Reply 2988

MrBowcat

10

Original post by Lewis-Glasgow

Hey

So when I was in third year at school I decided I wanted to be a Stockbroker.

I got 3 Higher's (Scottish student)

Geography - A
Maths - B
Physics - B

Currently studying Business at University of the West of Scotland (Not the best Uni, I know).

I have achieved +75% in every module so far and currently starting my third year next Monday.

I want to go to Glasgow Uni once I get my degree and hopefully study a Masters in International Banking & Finance.

I would try and go to a Uni down south, but I don't think I would even be considered due to where I go to Uni just now, regardless if I get a First degree.

So, what do you guys think my chances are - IF I were to get my Masters - of becoming a Stockbroker?

Thanks

Ideally go to a london Uni, otherwise slightly more difficult to gain the top job

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Reply 2989

MrBowcat

10

Original post by gdub

Out of sheer curiosity..

1st in physics from Salford
AABB at A level
GCSE: 5A*, 5A

on your bike!

Reply 2990

quantifier

Computer Science & Management Science @ University of Edinburgh. For some reason I haven't seen a lot of Edinburgh in these pages..

I'll get a 2.1+ or die trying. I should also have ECs lined up by the time I graduate..

What do you guys think?

Reply 2991

number23

15

Third year University student on Erasmus year abroad.
Very good GCSE and a-level grades
Durham univeristy: first year got 2:1, 2nd year 2:2 (very disappointed with this and determined to get a 2:1 overall)
On my Erasmus year abroad where I am learning Spanish and hoping to be fluent by summer 2015

Work experience:
ASDA supermarket 2 years seasonal worker
Aupair job in Spain over the summer teaching English
Volunteer at Hospital cafe
(I realise these arent related to investment banking but I think it is a good idea to give the whole picture)

So what do you think, have I got a chance?

Reply 2992

mrbanker2018

Hi which would be better for IBD in an IB

Warwick - Management
Durham - Economics

Also is the fact that Durham award a BA in Economics an issue at all ? I know Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and Exeter all do this for mainly traditional reasons rather than lack of Mathematics

Reply 2993

Browns97

1

Which would be better for IB a degree in pure economics or Economics with Finance

Reply 2994

Graduate_1990

4

1) A-Levels: 3 B's (not great!)
2) BA (Hons) A+F (1st Class) and MSc A+F (Distinction), (both non-targets)
3) ECs: Captain of Football team, Part of the Investment Society etc.
4) 3 internships in boutiques, 1 in capital raising and 2 in M&A

I'd like to think that I've built a solid rapport with an MD in GS, met him once and been keeping in touch via email quite frequently. Arranged to meet him again early next year - hoping to approach this by expressing my intentions for an off-cycle in his division, will see how it goes.

What are my chances of getting into BB or Mid-tier IBs (M&A)? Be honest guys,I probably need a reality check. Thanks!

Reply 2995

Commercial Paper

21

Original post by menaharbi

Hi which would be better for IBD in an IB

Warwick - Management
Durham - Economics

Also is the fact that Durham award a BA in Economics an issue at all ? I know Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and Exeter all do this for mainly traditional reasons rather than lack of Mathematics

Warwick - BA isn't really an issue as far as I know.

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Reply 2996

mrbanker2018

Original post by will2348

Warwick - BA isn't really an issue as far as I know.

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I've heard BA is an issue as its not as competitive as BSc Economics degrees. But BA at Oxbridge and Durham is fine ? Although BA in liberal arts are fine.

Reply 2997

Commercial Paper

21

Original post by menaharbi

I've heard BA is an issue as its not as competitive as BSc Economics degrees. But BA at Oxbridge and Durham is fine ? Although BA in liberal arts are fine.

I mean banks place more (if not all) weighting on the institution you study at rather than the degree itself.

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Reply 2998

mrbanker2018

Original post by will2348

I mean banks place more (if not all) weighting on the institution you study at rather than the degree itself.

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Durham or Cass ?

Reply 2999

Commercial Paper

21

Original post by menaharbi

Durham or Cass ?

I'd say Durham has a very slight edge (I study at Cass). But obviously with Durham you're not in London (networking etc.) But plenty of banks visit Durham. So I'd go with whichever you prefer.

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