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Road to Wall Street Program

Fast-paced, competitive, financially and intellectually rewarding - all describe a Wall Street career.

Rutgers University undergraduates benefit enormously from the school’s proximity and ties to Wall Street whether it be via internships, networking opportunities, or frequent on-campus alumni presentations. Landing a job on the Street, however, requires intense focus from the early days of undergraduate life, as recruiting for most of the highly coveted summer internships begins in the winter of sophomore year and ends in the summer before junior year.

The Rutgers Road to Wall Street Program is designed to boost the industry knowledge and interview skills of a select group of approximately 55 sophomores who demonstrate a strong interest in and knowledge of the financial markets. Following the establishment of the program in 2012, there has been substantial growth in the number of junior internship placements for Rutgers undergraduates. Rutgers New Brunswick and Newark undergraduate students with an interest in the financial markets and Wall Street careers are encouraged to apply for this outstanding program. Application details and program requirements are below.

Contact Program Coordinator, Amy LaCorte with any questions or concerns.

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Program Highlights

  • One-on-One Counseling: Access to counseling with the Director of the Road Wall Street program provides individual support for job selection, networking, and general interview preparation.
  • Summer Training and Preparation: Mandatory summer readings on attitude, mindset, and leadership, and online Excel preparatory course.
  • Fall Financial Modeling & Valuation Course: Cohort members will complete a mandatory three-credit Fall course designed to provide the technical and market knowledge required for various roles on Wall Street. Topics for the course include financial statement analysis, equity research analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, and Excel shortcuts for financial modeling. The course also requires completion of a comprehensive equity research report that is presented to the class at the end of the term.
  • Peer & Alumni Mentor Match: Alumni mentors provide instruction and contacts necessary to help students maximize their job search efforts. Mentors range from Associates to Managing Directors. Rutgers alumni provide a critical resource for Road to Wall Street participants and are often involved with the candidate selection process at RU for their respective firms. Peer mentors will be provided in the fall semester for introductory training and preparation for the alumni mentorship.

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Interested in the program?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still apply if I am not a freshman?

No, because the program is structured for sophomores to match the recruiting timeline of Wall Street firms.

Do I need a resume to apply?

Yes. We require your resume as part of your application to gain a better understanding of your background and experiences

What are we looking for in a candidate?

A student who is hardworking, gritty and has a genuine interest in finance and Wall Street.

What are some things I should be doing now?

Networking with upperclassmen to learn more about their experiences and different finance roles, getting immersed into daily business news, working on your resume, and attending the RTWS information series sessions.

Application Details - Current Freshman Only

RTWS Cohort 14 Application

Spring 2024 Application Dates

  • Application Opens
    • Friday, February 23rd – 12:01 AM
  • Application Closes
    • Friday, March 22nd - 11:59 PM
  • Notification for First Round Interview
    • Wednesday, April 3rd  
  • First-Round Interviews with Seniors (at RBS NB - 100RR ONLY)
    • Sunday, April 7th 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Notification for Second Round Interview
    • Wednesday, April 10th
  • Final Round Interviews with Alumni (Virtual)
    • Sunday, April 14th, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Information Series (Spring 2024)

  • General Information Session
    • Friday, February 2nd 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • RBS NB 100RR - Room 2071 
  • General Information Session (Virtual)
    • Thursday, February 8th 7:00pm –8:00pm
    • Zoom link will be sent through the RTWS mailing list
  • Wall Street Careers
    • Friday, February 16th 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • RBS NB 100RR - Room 2071
  • Office Hours with RTWS Seniors
    • Thursday, February 22nd 2:00pm – 5:00pm
    • RBS NB 100RR - Room 2020
  • Sell Side Roles
    • Friday, February 23rd 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • RBS NB 100RR - Room 1144
  • Buy Side Roles (Virtual)
    • Thursday, Feb 29th 7:00pm – 8:00pm
    • Zoom link will be sent through the RTWS mailing list
  • RTWS Information Session for Newark Campus
    • Monday, March 4th 11:30 AM – 12:50 PM
    • RBS NWK 1WP - Room 503
  • Female/Diversity Information Session (Virtual)
    • Wednesday, March 6th 7:00pm – 8:00pm
    • Zoom link will be sent through the RTWS mailing list
  • Office Hours with RTWS Seniors
    • Thursday, March 7th 2:00pm – 5:00pm
    • RBS NB 100RR - Room 2020
  • Technical Workshop
    • Thursday, March 7th 7:00pm – 8:00pm
    • RBS NB 100RR - Room 4085
  • Pre-Interview Workshop (Virtual)
    • Thursday, March 21t 7:00pm – 8:00pm
    • Zoom link will be sent through the RTWS mailing list
  • Office Hours with RTWS Seniors
    • Thursday, March 21st 2:00pm – 5:00pm
    • RBS NB 100RR - Room 2020
  • Pre-Interview Workshop 2
    • Friday, March 22nd 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • RBS NB 100RR - Room 1144

** If you are a Newark student and cannot attend an in-person information session, please email us at roadtowallstreet@business.rutgers.edu. We are happy to provide a virtual option for you. This does not include “Office Hours with RTWS Seniors” and “First-Round Interviews with Seniors.” **