<p>i don't go to a target school, it's a state school</p>
<p>But yeah, it seems as though we don't get much priority
I suppose that's why we will indeed have to wait it out. hopefully not all the way to March 15th, though</p>
<p>do they really give out that much precedence to target schools?</p>
<p>I heard that they took 3-4 from Penn last year.
So yeah, I guess they do.</p>
<p>that's a load of crap to a degree......a lot of kids from other universities have more hunger because of their more limited opportunities</p>
<p>i hear you man :(</p>
<p>hey don't hate.
I understand where you're coming from but it's not like students at targets don't have hunger.</p>
<p>Ditto on the previous statement. Please don't harbor any animosity. We all have different backgrounds and experiences.</p>
<p>Ok I will agree, that maybe the prior comment had a negative spin to it. What I meant to say is, by basic examination of that JP website, it seems like the number of events at these targets gives out a signal that target schools have much more precedence than other schools. That's all. Sorry if I offended you with the "hunger" comment.</p>
<p>No worries. Apology accepted. There is a reason why they are called target schools, but I understand where you are coming from as well.</p>
<p>What makes schools a target school? how is that distinction made?</p>
<p>When people speak of target schools, they're talking about school recruitment by banks. You can tell by how many banks recruit on campus for front-office positions as well as how many students they take each year. When you look at a target school's list of top recruiting companies (by # of students hired), you will often see banks dominate the list and at least one of McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. The Big Four accounting firms might be there, but they generally won't be at the top of the list. Traditional targets include the ivies + ivy-caliber non-ivies, top business schools, and top LAC's.</p>
<p>selecting interns/job candidates is a rigorous process and they need to get a feel for candidates on several levels--at networking and informational events and through interviews. </p>
<p>as qualified as other colleges' students may be, it's really a logistics problem. i-banks and others can cover their bases by just going to a school they know will produce, drawing many and then taking their pick. they don't have the resources or the incentive to go to and get to know every school on the map.</p>
<p>so yeah, it kind of sucks. we're a target school for a few firms and some are beginning to cross us off the list.</p>
<p>is there like a specific day where they send out rejections/calls?</p>
<p>rejected--ooh it burns. not really, i'll have another chance next year. there are only 5 spots for frosh so don't hold out for it.</p>
<p>and i got an email for the reject, though they won't send you one necessarily. if you don't get any acknowledgement within two-three weeks of applying, it probably means a "no."</p>
<p>when did you hear/apply...</p>
<p>are you serious? 2-3 weeks after applying? I haven't heard back at all and I definitely think I had a decent app. It says "we'll let you know by march 15"
Shouldn't I have received a "reject" email if I truly was rejected?</p>
<p>wow. you guys are hearing back already.
I'm about to apply in the next 2 hours.</p>
<p>Its rough to even get an interview from them for the program. I had a solid resume with lots of finance experience, 3.9+, 1540 SAT as a soph and didn't even get an interview. Its pretty crazy tough. Though the program is targeted at diversity.</p>
<p>what finance experience do you have?
I'm just wondering...</p>
<p>I will have the interview next week. The manager of the recruit team told me that the final result would come out one week after the interview.</p>