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Breaking Into Wall Street Reviews and Customer Feedback

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“Great news, I just got a full-time offer in IB J.P. Morgan in London!! Your courses have been absolutely key in achieving this.”

Great news, I just got a full-time offer in IB J.P. Morgan in London!! Your courses have been absolutely key in achieving this.

“I used your course to build up my financial skills and then wrote my own research and financial model on Ryanair. I sent this off to a VC, who hired me soon after. I was then transferred to a hedge fund, where I find myself working now – applying the skills you have taught me.”

I purchased the Financial Modeling and Bank Modeling coursework, and was blown away at the depth of the material. In particular, the accounting material helped me the most. Especially since it was all brought into the context of M&A, as opposed to an Accounting 101 class.

“I purchased the Financial Modeling and Bank Modeling coursework, and was blown away at the depth of the material. In particular, the accounting material helped me the most. Especially since it was all brought into the context of M&A, as opposed to an Accounting 101 class.”

I purchased the Financial Modeling and Bank Modeling coursework, and was blown away at the depth of the material. In particular, the accounting material helped me the most. Especially since it was all brought into the context of M&A, as opposed to an Accounting 101 class.

“I moved from being a tax accountant/lawyer with a Big 4 accounting firm to now working in the investments team of a PE fund. This would not have been possible without the core grounding I got from your practical courses in financial modeling.”

I moved from being a tax accountant/lawyer with a Big 4 accounting firm to now working in the investments team of a PE fund. This would not have been possible without the core grounding I got from your practical courses in financial modeling.

“I worked in this role for a little over a year and I was recently offered a position at a PE firm in NYC. I had modeling tests and case studies that I passed with ease because [of] everything that I had done in my down time with BIWS, especially the merger/LBO tutorials.”

I worked in this role for a little over a year and I was recently offered a position at a PE firm in NYC. I had modeling tests and case studies that I passed with ease because [of] everything that I had done in my down time with BIWS, especially the merger/LBO tutorials.

“I managed to get a Leveraged Finance internship offer at BNP Paribas thanks to your Excel & Fundamentals course.”

I managed to get a Leveraged Finance internship offer at BNP Paribas thanks to your Excel & Fundamentals course.

“Three months later, I’m an extremely happy chappy!”

Three months later, I'm an extremely happy chappy!

“Your method of training and how focused you are on the necessary techniques to be productive in the office is what makes these courses genuine and unique, and is precisely what I need.”

Your method of training and how focused you are on the necessary techniques to be productive in the office is what makes these courses genuine and unique, and is precisely what I need.

“I just landed a job in a private equity fund, and I could not have done it without this course.”

I just landed a job in a private equity fund, and I could not have done it without this course.

“To make up for my lack of financial work experience I listed Modeling Fundamentals on my resume as I was doing it, with a few highlights of case studies completed. So far it has piqued [the] interest of Lazard in Paris, HSBC in London, among others.”

To make up for my lack of financial work experience I listed Modeling Fundamentals on my resume as I was doing it, with a few highlights of case studies completed. So far it has piqued [the] interest of Lazard in Paris, HSBC in London, among others.

“BIWS is a great resource that definitely helped me improve my understanding of many topics.”

BIWS is a great resource that definitely helped me improve my understanding of many topics.

“Also wanted to let you know that I ended up landing a role as a Senior Consultant in FIG Corporate Finance, which you helped me with earlier last year. Your advice, and the Excel & Fundamentals & Bank Modelling courses were phenomenal.”

Also wanted to let you know that I ended up landing a role as a Senior Consultant in FIG Corporate Finance, which you helped me with earlier last year. Your advice, and the Excel & Fundamentals & Bank Modelling courses were phenomenal.

“I ended up getting 2 IBD and 1 consulting internship offer[s]. It is hard to put to words how this has helped me but I have no doubt that my life is a lot easier because I bought the courses.”

I ended up getting 2 IBD and 1 consulting internship offer[s]. It is hard to put to words how this has helped me but I have no doubt that my life is a lot easier because I bought the courses.

“I have learned more about the technicalities of the industry through these lessons than 1. being a finance major at a reputable college, and 2. having an internship with a boutique investment bank.”

I have learned more about the technicalities of the industry through these lessons than 1. being a finance major at a reputable college, and 2. having an internship with a boutique investment bank.

“I just wanted you to know that I think your BIWS Excel course is probably one of the most valuable ways [that I] could have spent my time before starting an analyst position at a REIT 5 months ago.”

I just wanted you to know that I think your BIWS Excel course is probably one of the most valuable ways [that I] could have spent my time before starting an analyst position at a REIT 5 months ago.

“I have purchased the whole course available on your website and I believe it has been one of the best investments I have made.”

I have purchased the whole course available on your website and I believe it has been one of the best investments I have made.

“You are simply the best in the industry. In fact, through the improved efficiency I have gained and noticed by senior management, our company decided to make your course an onboard course for all new analysts.”

You are simply the best in the industry. In fact, through the improved efficiency I have gained and noticed by senior management, our company decided to make your course an onboard course for all new analysts.

“The way I see it, the modules of the Financial Modeling Fundamentals course are an exceptional complement to any university-level corporate finance class.”

The way I see it, the modules of the Financial Modeling Fundamentals course are an exceptional complement to any university-level corporate finance class.

“I cannot [imagine] surviving that first round without having gone through this experience… Safe to say that my increase in salary after having broken in does quite a bit more than cover the cost of these two guides that I purchased.”

“I cannot [imagine] surviving that first round without having gone through this experience… Safe to say that my increase in salary after having broken in does quite a bit more than cover the cost of these two guides that I purchased.” “I cannot [imagine] surviving that first round without having gone through this experience… Safe to say that my increase in salary after having broken in does quite a bit more than cover the cost of these two guides that I purchased.”

“The best thing about BIWS [that sets it] apart from [other] courses is you can ask them the most basic question and they will get back to you within a couple of hours. It could be any question – career advice / questions related to modeling / advice on [the] resume or cover letter and advice on your story.”

The best thing about BIWS [that sets it] apart from [other] courses is you can ask them the most basic question and they will get back to you within a couple of hours. It could be any question - career advice / questions related to modeling / advice on [the] resume or cover letter and advice on your story.

“It has been extremely helpful as I have seen improvements after each interview where there is some sort of financial modeling and accounting assessment.”

It has been extremely helpful as I have seen improvements after each interview where there is some sort of financial modeling and accounting assessment.

“I am almost halfway into the completion of the course and I already believe that this is one of the best [decisions] I have made till now for my education.”

I am almost halfway into the completion of the course and I already believe that this is one of the best [decisions] I have made till now for my education.

“Clear and concise explanation of concepts that are sometimes hard to comprehend.”

Clear and concise explanation of concepts that are sometimes hard to comprehend.

“I’m a CFA charterholder and in my personal opinion, BIWS has taught me 10x more useful skills for investment banking than the CFA curriculum did.”

It's one of the best study materials I have used - not just within investment banking, but among all other materials I have ever used (and I have used a lot for different subjects throughout the years.

“It’s one of the best study materials I have used – not just within investment banking, but among all other materials I have ever used (and I have used a lot for different subjects throughout the years).”

I was an accounting major and I have done accounting for a used car dealership for 5 years now, and I learned things in this course which I never knew before.

“I was an accounting major and I have done accounting for a used car dealership for 5 years now, and I learned things in this course which I never knew before.”

I was an accounting major and I have done accounting for a used car dealership for 5 years now, and I learned things in this course which I never knew before.

“Your product is, by far, the best in the market. I tried a couple of competitors’ products as well when preparing for both IB and PE interviews (FOMO of those having the silver bullet I could not find in BIWS I guess…) and there simply is no comparison to the depth, quality, and usefulness of it.”

Your product is, by far, the best in the market. I tried a couple of competitors' products as well when preparing for both IB and PE interviews (FOMO of those having the silver bullet I could not find in BIWS I guess...) and there simply is no comparison to the depth, quality, and usefulness of it.

“Without your course, there was no way I could have pursued an “organic” strategy, where I was able to secure a full-time IB role with no internships and now finally get into healthcare PE. So thank you, this has completely transformed my life.”

Without your course, there was no way I could have pursued an

“I was shocked at just how well the guide prepared me for the questions they asked. It was like they were quizzing me on the guide.”

I was shocked at just how well the guide prepared me for the questions they asked. It was like they were quizzing me on the guide.

“Your prep material is by far the best, and you have an amazing intuition for how people learn information. Thank you so much. I am a customer and advocate of BIWS for life.”

Your prep material is by far the best, and you have an amazing intuition for how people learn information. Thank you so much. I am a customer and advocate of BIWS for life.

“What I feel is the real unique selling point of the guide is the fact that it doesn’t give you a preset answer but teaches you to formulate your own answers to the questions.”

What I feel is the real unique selling point of the guide is the fact that it doesn't give you a preset answer but teaches you to formulate your own answers to the questions.

“I’m a law school graduate with no financial background that will be starting at a BB M&A group in July.”

I'm a law school graduate with no financial background that will be starting at a BB M&A group in July.

“I am an undergraduate junior at MIT who was recently given an offer for a summer internship at Barclays IBD.”

I am an undergraduate junior at MIT who was recently given an offer for a summer internship at Barclays IBD.

“I just wanted to take a moment to say that thanks to your interview guide, I landed an offer this summer at Goldman Sachs’s Special Situations Group in New York.”

I just wanted to take a moment to say that thanks to your interview guide, I landed an offer this summer at Goldman Sachs's Special Situations Group in New York.

“I’ve since recommended the interview prep guide to friends in other industries as the gold standard.”

I've since recommended the interview prep guide to friends in other industries as the gold standard.

“I went through the EMEA IBD summer internship recruiting process last year and ended up with 2 offers. I decided to join JP Morgan’s summer internship in London this summer and got a full-time offer.”

I went through the EMEA IBD summer internship recruiting process last year and ended up with 2 offers. I decided to join JP Morgan's summer internship in London this summer and got a full-time offer.

“I wanted to let you know that I have secured a graduate position at a bulge bracket investment bank. I would not have been able to get through the technical interview questions without the interview guide.”

I wanted to let you know that I have secured a graduate position at a bulge bracket investment bank. I would not have been able to get through the technical interview questions without the interview guide.

“As an MBA student with absolutely zero finance experience, your IB Interview Guide was the most resourceful guide in my preparation.”

As an MBA student with absolutely zero finance experience, your IB Interview Guide was the most resourceful guide in my preparation.

“After a year of trying, I finally landed my dream job of working in IB at a big bank.”

After a year of trying, I finally landed my dream job of working in IB at a big bank.

“I have secured 4 summer associate offers in London in IBD at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Nomura.”

I have secured 4 summer associate offers in London in IBD at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Nomura.

“Ultimately, I cannot recommend the BIWS guides enough, as it really does offer access to a wealth of practical information that can be the vital edge in such a competitive process.”

Ultimately, I cannot recommend the BIWS guides enough, as it really does offer access to a wealth of practical information that can be the vital edge in such a competitive process.

“Your courses allowed me to land an internship with Morgan Stanley IBD and BofAML Equity Research.”

Your courses allowed me to land an internship with Morgan Stanley IBD and BofAML Equity Research.

“I was able to receive an offer today at my dream bank, so I just wanted to thank you for your work and help.”

I was able to receive an offer today at my dream bank, so I just wanted to thank you for your work and help.

“Your guide has proven to be immensely helpful from technicals all the way to networking, as I have already secured an internship offer from a premier middle market bank in Chicago.”

Your guide has proven to be immensely helpful from technicals all the way to networking, as I have already secured an internship offer from a premier middle market bank in Chicago.

“The courses helped land me a sophomore summer internship at a boutique investment bank.”

The courses helped land me a sophomore summer internship at a boutique investment bank.

“I interviewed at 3 bulge brackets and 5 elite boutiques. I got superdays at every single one and ended up with 3 offers (declined 4 superdays due to timing).”

I interviewed at 3 bulge brackets and 5 elite boutiques. I got superdays at every single one and ended up with 3 offers (declined 4 superdays due to timing).

“Frankly, I was incredibly overprepared for the interviews I had.”

Frankly, I was incredibly overprepared for the interviews I had.

“I had a superday with Citi last Friday and received an offer from their team on the same day. I would have had absolutely no shot at receiving that offer if not for your guides.”

I had a superday with Citi last Friday and received an offer from their team on hte same day. I would have had absolutely no shot at receiving that offer if not for your guides.

“The Investment Banking Interview Guide has really helped my interviews, especially with the ‘how to tell your story’ bit.”

The Investment Banking Interview Guide has really helped my interviews, especially with the 'how to tell your story' bit.

“I just wanted to tell you how things went: got offers from GS, MS, and CS!”

I just wanted to tell you how things went: got offers from GS, MS, and CS!

“I will be joining a top BB in one of their best coverage groups next summer.”

I will be joining a top BB in one of their best coverage groups next summer.

“You turned a humanities lawyer into someone who could answer high-level and granular technical questions on valuation, accounting, and macroeconomics.”

You turned a humanities lawyer into someone who could answer high-level and granular technical questions on valuation, accounting, and macroeconomics.

“I basically followed all the steps in the networking guide and my networking got me a ton of interviews.”

I basically followed all the steps in the networking guide and my networking got me a ton of interviews.

“Also, the Networking Toolkit is GOLD. It really shows me the line [between] effective networking and being straight-up creepy/annoying to strangers.”

Also, the Networking Toolkit is GOLD. It really shows me the line [between] effective networking and being straight-up creepy/annoying to strangers.

“The Networking guide was simply invaluable. Quite frankly, it put me well ahead of peers on my course who had no idea how to network. It really felt like I possessed an edge over other candidates.”

The Networking guide was simply invaluable. Quite frankly, it put me well ahead of peers on my course who had no idea how to network. It really felt like I possessed an edge over other candidates.

“I just finished recruiting, ended up with six offers and signed with Citigroup M&A in NYC.”

I just finished recruiting, ended up with six offers and signed with Citigroup M&A in NYC.

“With your Networking Toolkit and financial modeling courses, I was able to land 2 investment banking internships and have another interview coming up.”

With your Networking Toolkit and financial modeling courses, I was able to land 2 investment banking internships and have another interview coming up.

“As I mentioned, I had been doing informationals before starting with your guides, but after going through your networking guide, I noticed a marked improvement in my ability to conduct successful informationals.”

As I mentioned, I had been doing informationals before starting with your guides, but after going through your networking guide, I noticed a marked improvement in my ability to conduct successful informationals.

“The networking section has helped me secure interviews at every single firm recruiting on campus.”

The networking section has helped me secure interviews at every single firm recruiting on campus.

“I especially recommend his Networking Toolkit… Brian’s course is extremely helpful in guiding you through the process and [setting] the correct expectations early on.”

I especially recommend his Networking Toolkit... Brian's course is extremelyhelpful in guiding you through the process and [setting] the correct expectations early on.

“I also took advantage of your Networking course, which is worth it for the database alone.”

I also took advantage of your Networking course, which is worth it for the database alone.

“The Networking Toolkit has helped me meet over 100 professionals here in Toronto and has translated into 5 interviews so far.”

The Networking Toolkit has helped me meet over 100 professionals here in Toronto and has translated into 5 interviews so far.

“Your guide has proven to be immensely helpful from the technicals all the way to networking, as I have already secured an internship offer from a premier middle-market bank in Chicago.”

Your guide has proven to be immensely helpful from the technicals all the way to networking, as I have already secured an internship offer from a premier middle-market bank in Chicago.

“Without this tutorial for I-Banking, I probably would have gotten fired.”

Without this tutorial for I-Banking, I probably would have gotten fired.

“I actually installed your ready-to-use Quick Access Toolbar from the PPT course on the desk and used many tricks you said on the Excel course.”

I actually installed your ready-to-use Quick Access Toolbar from the PPT course on the desk and used many tricks you said on the Excel course.

“During the training at the bank for PPT, I found that I already know everything they were teaching with ALL credit to BIWS!”

During the training at the bank for PPT, I found that I already know everything they were teaching with ALL credit to BIWS!

“You and your team have clearly done a lot of research and significantly enhanced the course! Full marks for the update!”

You and your team have clearly done a lot of research and significantly enhanced the course! Full marks for the update!

“Brian broke down the sessions into easily digestible segments that made the learning process smooth and well-paced.”

Brian broke down the sessions into easily digestible segments that made the learning process smooth and well-paced.

“I honestly now have a drastic and noticeable advantage over my peers because my decks look deal-ready and I’m able to pump them out in ~1/4th of the time that I used to.”

I honestly now have a drastic and noticeable advantage over my peers because my decks look deal-ready and I'm able to pump them out in ~1/4th of the time that I used to.

“The presentation skills helped me win a court case!”

The presentation skills helped me win a court case!

“I’ve just started working through the PowerPoint Pro course, but just wanted to let you know that it’s been an incredible resource already.”

I've just started working through the PowerPoint Pro course, but just wanted to let you know that it's been an incredible resource already.

“Thanks to This Course, I Was Able to Beat Out 200 Other Applicants, Many of Whom Had MBA Degrees, Solely with My Undergrad Degree and My Ability to Model and Speak Intelligently About Real Estate Investments.”

Thanks to This Course, I Was Able to Beat Out 200 Other Applicants, Many of Whom Had MBA Degrees, Solely with My Undergrad Degree and My Ability to Model and Speak Intelligently About Real Estate Investments.

“My salary has nearly doubled. Not only did it help me break in, it has allowed me to hit the job running.”

My salary has nearly doubled. Not only did it help me break in, it has allowed me to hit the job running.

“I Landed an Investment Analyst Position at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in Their Real Estate Group in Toronto.”

I Landed an Investment Analyst Position at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in Their Real Estate Group in Toronto.

“On a side note, with the help of your real estate modules, I Have Been Able to Land an Internship at a Commercial Real Estate Investment Sales Shop.”

On a side note, with the help of your real estate modules, I Have Been Able to Land an Internship at a Commercial Real Estate Investment Sales Shop.

“The Real Estate Course Helped Me Demonstrate Mastery of a Deal in That Industry In Order to Land a Position Consulting for Another Boutique.”

The Real Estate Course Helped Me Demonstrate Mastery of a Deal in That Industry In Order to Land a Position Consulting for Another Boutique.

“All Models Are Comprehensive and Simple to Understand.”

All Models Are Comprehensive and Simple to Understand.

“I Am Happy to Say That I Have Landed an Amazing Job as a Commercial Real Estate Analyst for a Very Well-Established Company in Dallas, TX.”

I Am Happy to Say That I Have Landed an Amazing Job as a Commercial Real Estate Analyst for a Very Well-Established Company in Dallas, TX.

“I’m Happy to Say I Got the Job, So My Investment in Your Course Paid Off Extremely Quickly!”

I'm Happy to Say I Got the Job, So My Investment in Your Course Paid Off Extremely Quickly!

“Your REIT & Real Estate Modeling Course Gave Me the Confidence and Knowledge I Needed to Land a Role at One of the Top Institutional RE Investors in Canada.”

Your REIT & Real Estate Modeling Course Gave Me the Confidence and Knowledge I Needed to Land a Role at One of the Top Institutional RE Investors in Canada.

“I Have Tried Other Online Methods for Learning Financial Modeling and Nothing Comes Close to Being as Good (and Clearly Articulated) as BIWS’s Courses.”

I Have Tried Other Online Methods for Learning Financial Modeling and Nothing Comes Close to Being as Good (and Clearly Articulated) as BIWS's Courses.

“Love the Real Estate Course. I Have Been Making $400 – $600 a Month Creating Real Estate Financial Models in My Spare Time. Everyone is Always Really Impressed with My Work.”

Love the Real Estate Course. I Have Been Making $400 - $600 a Month Creating Real Estate Financial Models in My Spare Time. Everyone is Always Really Impressed with My Work.

“A Few Months After I Started at the REIT, They Told Me How Impressed They Were at My Spreadsheet Skills and How Quickly I Was Able to Pick Up the Underwriting of Properties.”

A Few Months After I Started at the REIT, They Told Me How Impressed They Were at My Spreadsheet Skills and How Quickly I Was Able to Pick Up the Underwriting of Properties.

“I Really Have Been Astonished with the Contents Provided in BIWS of the Real Estate Modeling.”

I Really Have Been Astonished with the Contents Provided in BIWS of the Real Estate Modeling.

“They Noted That the BIWS Is the Recommended One, as the Explanations Are Deep and in a Friendly Way.”

They Noted That the BIWS Is the Recommended One, as the Explanations Are Deep and in a Friendly Way.

“Today, I am a private equity associate working on buyout investments across various industries. Thank you for your help in making that possible.”

Today, I am a private equity associate working on buyout investments across various industries. Thank you for your help in making that possible.

“I am a Managing Director Investment Banker on Wall Street that has covered the banking industry for over 20 years. I want to compliment you on the bank and financial modeling course. You do an excellent job of covering all relevant topics and also make difficult concepts easy to learn.”

I am a Managing Director Investment Banker on Wall Street that has covered the banking industry for over 20 years. I want to compliment you on the bank and financial modeling course. You do an excellent job of covering all relevant topics and also make difficult concepts easy to learn.

“Completing the FIG modeling course was instrumental to transitioning into equity research where I now cover the financial services sector.”

Completing the FIG modeling course was instrumental to transitioning into equity research where I now cover the financial services sector.

“I found the courses very useful, I was in the process of creating a financial model for a bank from scratch and I felt that I was just reinventing the wheel.”

I found the courses very useful, I was in the process of creating a financial model for a bank from scratch and I felt that I was just reinventing the wheel.

“I was recently offered the position full-time due to my excellent work. Thank you BIWS!”

I was recently offered the position full-time due to my excellent work. Thank you BIWS!

“I work in the treasury department of a regional bank and the banking course especially has been helpful.”

I work in the treasury department of a regional bank and the banking course especially has been helpful.

“I interned at a BB bank this past summer in the Financial Institutions Group and the material that I have learned in the Bank & Financial Institution Modeling course is incredible.”

I interned at a BB bank this past summer in the Financial Institutions Group and the material that I have learned in the Bank & Financial Institution Modeling course is incredible.

“Dear Brian, I must say thank you for developing such a wonderful course on Bank and Financial Institution Modeling.”

Dear Brian, I must say thank you for developing such a wonderful course on Bank and Financial Institution Modeling.

“Most of the issues related to financial institution modelling are approached and addressed in a very simple and understandable manner.”

Most of the issues related to financial institution modelling are approached and addressed in a very simple and understandable manner.

“I purchased the Financial Modeling and Bank Modeling coursework, and was blown away at the depth of the material.”

I purchased the Financial Modeling and Bank Modeling coursework, and was blown away at the depth of the material.

“The study material within the course was meticulously crafted and was extremely relevant to anyone looking at FIG M&A advisory [roles].”

The study material within the course was meticulously crafted and was extremely relevant to anyone looking at FIG M&A advisory [roles].