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Hey {{first_name}} 👋!
Most students have no idea where they stand.
They apply to Goldman, JPM and Morgan Stanley without knowing if they're even competitive.
Here's the reality:
Top finance firms assess you on 7 core factors:
1. University
2. Grades
3. Experience
4. Extracurriculars
5. Year of Study
6. Networking & Story
7. Commercial Awareness
Each factor puts you in one of 3 tiers:
→ Tier 1 (Strong)
→ Tier 2 (Average)
→ Tier 3 (Weak)
The problem?
Most candidates don't know which tier they're in.
They're either overconfident or underestimate themselves completely.
This is why I built the Profile Assessment Matrix inside Finance Fast Track.
It shows you exactly where you stand across all 7 factors.
More importantly, it shows you what to work on.
Whether you're starting from Tier 3 or Tier 1, the system helps you maximise every factor.
Because here's the truth:
You can't fix what you don't measure.
There's also the 'Division Realism Matrix' which tells you which divisions are realistic based on your profile tier.
That’s all for today. Have a solid Friday and see you in your inbox next week!
Afzal
Founder, Finance Fast Track
Author, Breaking Into Banking
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