<p>Due to cost issues I'm looking to graduate from UNC Chapel Hill (business school) in 3 years instead of 4. This will require me to take consecutive summer schools and I won't have time to do IB internships. (I haven't done any yet, either) Will this significantly affect my chance of joining an IB firm (trading, and I'm an international)? Is there any way I can put a positive spin to this?</p>
<p>Yes. There’s really no way to “spin” not having experience. Try to get something relevant during the school year if you can afford the time.</p>
<p>Being an international student makes joining IB very hard.
Having no internship whatsoever makes joining IB very hard.</p>
<p>Unlike college admissions, being disadvantaged won’t win you any sympathy from investment banks because the banks are always engaged in fierce competition with each other and they try to maximize the talent they have while minimizing legal cost and issues (including immigration issues).</p>
<p>Therefore, stay on for 4 years if it’s possible.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>Thank you for the advice. I understand what you’re saying, and I will try to stay on for 4 years if its feasible.</p>
<p>Another question: Would it be easier to get into IB if I applied to a branch in another country, like the UK? I don’t care where I trade, as long as I trade. Also, is there then any way to transfer to a NY branch later on?</p>
<p>For an international student, it would be much easier to apply to UK branches with regards to the immigration issue. I don’t know how heavily UK branches recruit from UNC though.</p>
<p>I don’t think they recruit at UNC at all. I could try applying online, but I’ve heard that doesn’t really work.</p>
<p>Okay, another question, because I don’t want to start a new thread.</p>
<p>If I major only in comp science, will I be at a disadvantage? I’ve been reading online listings of trading jobs and most accept comp science / physics majors. I’d be competing against Kenan-Flagler graduates though. I’m so confused.</p>