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How to Land a Coveted Investment Bank Internship

Goldman Sachs…Morgan Stanley…Barclays…Credit Suisse

You know the names. And they conjure up certain images. On one hand, you can picture becoming a 30-year-old robot, who pulls all-nighters and spits out jargon. On the other, you can’t stop dreaming of those fat bonus checks (and ski trips to Jackson Hole). Alas, it isn’t easy getting into investment banking.

Despite the lure of entrepreneurship and consulting, investment banks can still pick-and-choose from many of the top students from the top schools. But academics are only part of the equation. If you want to become an analyst or associate, you must embrace their look, language, and culture. Even more, you’ll need to know what to expect – and what to avoid. Last year, Michael White, an admissions consultant and financial writer who spent a decade at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, outlined several “difference-makers” in landing an internship at a top firm. From interviewing to nurturing advocates, check out White’s advice below to get an edge.

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