Campus 2 Wall Street

The Strategic Approach to Breaking into Elite Finance Careers

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Why Timing Matters in Finance Recruiting

Most students and parents don't realize that finance recruiting operates on a dramatically accelerated timeline:

  • Sophomore summer internship applications open the summer after freshman year

  • Junior summer internship applications begin before sophomore internships even start

💡Did you know? Elite finance internships are more selective than most Ivy League schools

  • Full-time recruiting occurs during and immediately after junior summer internships

Without strategic guidance, many qualified students miss these critical windows and find themselves permanently behind their peers.

Campus 2 Wall Street: Program Options Tailored to Your Student's Current Year

Our coaching programs are designed to meet students exactly where they are in their college journey, with each program providing comprehensive support for that specific stage:

Freshman Jumpstart Program

Sophomore Accelerator Program

Junior Launch Program

Senior Success Program

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Freshman Jumpstart Program

For current high school seniors and college freshmen

  • Strategic course selection and early skills development

  • Crafting a standout finance-focused resume and LinkedIn profile

  • Preparation for sophomore recruiting that begins as early as August

  • Guidance on securing relevant experience to strengthen applications

  • Early preparation for the sophomore recruiting cycle that begins as early as August

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Sophomore Accelerator Program

For sophomores and rising sophomores preparing for their first finance internship

  • Complete application management with customized resume and compelling cover letters for each position

  • Development of a polished personal narrative for the critical "Tell me about yourself" question

  • Hands-on guidance through every step of the application process

  • Technical preparation for HireVue video interviews with immediate feedback

  • Behavioral interview practice with frameworks for culture-fit questions

  • Superday preparation for final round in-person interviews

  • Positioning for junior summer recruiting that begins immediately after

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Junior Launch Program

For juniors and rising juniors targeting premier summer analyst positions

  • Strategic application campaign with tailored materials for each target firm

  • Refined personal narrative that showcases sophomore experience and career progression

  • Advanced technical interview preparation (accounting, valuation, financial modeling)

  • Mastery of challenging behavioral questions with situation-specific storytelling techniques

  • Junior summer internship performance optimization strategies

  • Full-time conversion strategy and offer negotiation techniques

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Senior Success Program

For seniors and rising seniors finalizing their career placement

  • Comprehensive application strategy for full-time positions

  • Personal narrative enhancement highlighting leadership and accomplishments

  • Extensive interview training and deep-dive prep for specific interviews.

  • Advanced negotiation techniques for multiple offers

  • Transition support for entering the professional world

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Program Features

  • On-demand access to a former Managing Director with 20+ years of Wall Street experience

  • Meticulously crafted resumes and cover letters tailored for each position

  • Comprehensive technical interview preparation covering accounting, valuation, and financial modeling

  • Personal narrative development with storytelling frameworks

  • Mock interviews with real-time feedback and coaching

  • Application timing strategy aligned with finance recruiting cycles

  • Unlimited coaching sessions throughout the program

  • Internship performance coaching during summer positions

  • Negotiation strategy for multiple offers

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Program Benefits

  • Insider knowledge of what elite firms actually look for in candidates

  • Stand out from thousands of applicants with materials that get noticed

  • Confidence in answering even the most challenging technical questions

  • Make a memorable impression that separates you from other qualified candidates

  • Eliminate interview anxiety through practice with an experienced interviewer

  • Never miss critical application windows that determine success

  • Get support exactly when needed without watching the clock

  • Maximize the opportunity to secure return offers

  • Optimize compensation and placement from the beginning of your career

Investment Options

Each Campus to Wall Street program represents a strategic investment in your student's future success. Consider that recent graduates in finance positions earn twice as much as their underemployed peers, with starting salaries at premier firms typically ranging from $90,000 to $120,000.

Flexible payment plans available to accommodate your family's needs. Investment details provided during your personalized consultation.

Continuing Client Advantage
Students who complete one of our programs receive preferred rates when enrolling in subsequent programs—our way of rewarding continued commitment to your student's finance career journey.

Special Offer for a Limited Time Only

For a limited time, we're offering a special early enrollment option that allows students to enter the following year’s program a full semester early at no extra cost. That’s right, the opportunity to work with a finance veteran and expert coach months before the official start! Freshman, get a jump on perfecting your profile and developing a plan long before summer when the Sophomore Success program normally starts! This is our second semester gift to you. You will also lock in current pricing before our 2025 increase!

Connect with us to learn more about this limited-time opportunity.

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What Our Students Say

"The work I did with Curtis and Guided Ascent was a main factor in securing an offer for an incredibly competitive program at a top Wall Street firm. Without his coaching, I would not have been able to showcase my unique qualities in my interviews." 

— Julianne, Class of 2024

"Curtis was an invaluable part of my recruiting journey. As I advanced through the later stages of interviews, we worked closely together, frequently practicing responses to key interview questions. The preparation I did with Curtis gave me a strong sense of confidence going into each interview, which ultimately helped me secure an incredible internship offer."

 — Jay, Class of 2026

Limited Availability

We reserve a limited number of spots for each program. Schedule your consultation today to learn which option is right for your student's college journey.