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Sep 2021
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E173: 2.5GPA to Investment Banking Assoc...

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In this episode, NonTarget5 shares his path from a non-target school in the Southeast to landing at a top investment bank as an associate. Learn how even at a part-time MBA program with minimal IB placement he beat out kids from Wharton, Fuqua and Darden.  Listen to hear how his path of promotions in a corporate role for 7 years played a large role and some ... Show More
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