GETTING INVOLVED

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Willow Partners is committed to enhancing the Florida State University College of Business by fostering growth, knowledge, and opportunity. With a foundation rooted in mentorship and industry expertise, we strive to make long lasting impacts on our students by connecting members with alumni and professionals who have succeeded in prominent finance careers.

Here are some recommendations to focus on during your first and second collegiate year.

Your GPA is critical. Our latest recruiting class had an average GPA of 3.91.

Involve yourself in multiple organizations. You should be looking at personal interests both within the College of Business and outside of it. For a listing of organizations at FSU to join click here.

Attend The Finance Society's weekly workshops. For more information, refer to their website or LinkedIn.

Network with current members of our organization. Admission is partially based on referrals.

Join The Finance Society. Willow Partners and TFS have together created a training program that rigorously prepares students for the Noles on Wall Street admission cycle.

Learn about the industry. For resources click here.

TIMELINE

THE WILLOW PARTNERS TIMELINE

START

FIRST YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Apply for NOWS during your fall semester. Internships in related industries are a requirement. Participate in Case Competitions, complete Wall Street Prep courses, and network with professionals across the country before the formal interview process kicks during the spring semester.

MIDDLE

THIRD YEAR

SENIOR YEAR

Convert junior year intership into a full-time offer. Focus turns to fostering relationships with current alumni and new members of the program.

FRESHMAN YEAR

Attend The Finance Society's weekly meetings. Develop interests through extracurriculars (undergraduate research and shadow opportunities). Search for off-cycle and summer internships while preparing for the upcoming recruiting cycle.

MIDDLE

JUNIOR YEAR

Come back to campus having completed on-site internship in related industry on either the buyside or sellside. Spend the year preparing for future on-site internship in respective role and city, while also mentoring a member of the new NOWS cohort.