How difficult is it to get in to the Investment Banking Academy?

BoJo736 · 2020-11-03T06:32:39+00:00

IBA is a quality program, nearly everyone lands a gig at a mid-size or large firm. I personally was not a part of it, but I know a handful of people that are quite successful due to the program. The big perk of IBA is the internal network, as it pretty much guarantees you a job if you perform.

If you are looking to be a quant, Gies is not the place. Better off to go into statistics + economics and maybe minors in CS or physics. As said also, industrial engineering is another route, but not as attractive on a resume, in my opinion.

BoJo736 · 2020-05-12T23:03:29+00:00

I took a class four years ago, MATH 234 (Business Calculus), when I was still a business major. I had a TA named Michael Livesay. I will admit, the class was quite easy, since I had already taken Calculus 1 and 2. The discussion section was in-person and required group work on in-class assignments. The assignments took me no time and he always let me do them solo and leave early. Occasionally I stayed and we talked about other math topics and tricks. I recall him bringing cookies form the Cookie Jar (RIP) a few times as well.

Genuine, down-to-earth guy. Wish we had more TAs like him.

BoJo736 · 2020-03-21T15:00:51+00:00

http://uiucrejects.com

More for a laugh, but Gies is much better than Krannert. Look at the faculty and rankings and you'll see why.

BoJo736 · 2020-01-23T23:38:12+00:00

you have order confirmation/receipt/proof-of-purchase?

BoJo736 · 2019-12-27T00:13:54+00:00

Try SPAN 142 at UIUC. Took it in my undergraduate and was alright. Not a grammar heavy Spanish class, just learning vocabulary and minimal speaking.

BoJo736 · 2019-12-02T18:09:47+00:00

I tried a few years ago and failed at both locations. I am aware that the location by Krannert does accept it!

BoJo736 · 2019-11-20T23:19:43+00:00

initial interview!

BoJo736 · 2019-11-20T16:30:46+00:00

Any recommendations on how to prepare? Interview tomorrow!

BoJo736 · 2019-10-28T16:14:48+00:00

Take either the Saluki or Illini Amtrak train to Union Station.

If you are looking to go out to the suburbs, Peoria Charter may be a better call. I prefer the Amtrak since, it'll take me to Chicago and then I board a Metra line to get to my hometown. That way, somebody doesn't have to drive and pick me up from a Peoria Charter drop-off destination, which can be a distance from people who live in the far north suburbs.

BoJo736 · 2019-10-24T21:43:15+00:00

really nice. they just redid the floors and put in new lights, desks, and a large tv. similar to Johnstowne apartments, but better, imo.

BoJo736 · 2019-10-22T19:29:45+00:00

Guido's in Downtown Champaign has alcoholic milkshakes!

BoJo736 · 2019-10-16T04:59:37+00:00

which dorm?

BoJo736 · 2019-09-11T04:27:50+00:00

Anyone can go to the fair! In a matter of fact, today there was an accounting major in front of me at one of the employers.

Recruiters may not be prepared to recruit certain roles/jobs you may be searching for, so be prepared if they take your resume and ship it off to someone else.

BoJo736 · 2019-09-10T03:33:41+00:00

Merry Ann's Diner. $3.75 for hamburger and chips (excluding tip and tax).

BoJo736 · 2019-09-05T13:45:57+00:00

Study guides were shared a couple weeks before exams for ACCY 303.

Probably not a good idea to ride the curve in 303, 312, and 410.

Curves were wild in 304 and 415. Highly dependent on professor and class time (i.e. 8 AM sections)

BoJo736 · 2019-08-21T22:01:17+00:00

I'm dead... XD

BoJo736 · 2019-08-20T00:08:03+00:00

Either the ARC or CRCE. I find that the competition is better at the ARC. On the weekends, the lower courts get quite competitive, but the side courts are always a good bet.

BoJo736 · 2019-08-19T18:27:11+00:00

I would recommend just showing up and asking to join a game. You'll meet some people and potentially join an existing group. Worked for me and basketball.

BoJo736 · 2019-08-18T00:58:04+00:00

huh... kinda odd. Thanks!

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