u/Quiet_Finance2699

I am a rising junior at a semi target school (think kelley). 3.8 GPA. I’m studying accounting. Im doing a private equity internship this summer and it’s made me realize this is what I want to do. I missed sophmore year recruiting, meaning I didn’t try at all. I’m thinking 3 options:

1. try my best to get some low mid market or small boutique firm for summer 2027.

2. try to get fdd or transaction advisory at a big 4 for 2027 then full time recruit for IB

3. delay graduation (stay in school for 150 credits for cpa) by one semester to make me eligible for summer 28. Im thinking I don’t have to officially delay, meaning I can recruit 2027 big 4 or corp finance roles while prepping IB then come janurary if I get IB then delay, lmk)

what do you guys think? if you guys have any advice let me know. or any other paths, my main goal is to work in private equity.

hi, I was just wondering the timeline on this. I know big 3 is going until Aug 31 so I’m assuming big 4 has to be after. I heard people say big 4 is done for summer 2027 but I wasn’t sure if they meant for tax/audit or consulting and FDD as well? i know consulting is usually later but can someone confirm?