The Fisher College of Business Office of Career Management has
developed Fisher Futures, a unique and innovative program to aid
you as a top finance student at Fisher in attaining experience in the
investment banking industry. While the application process is lengthy and
selective, we invite you to apply to become a member of the distinguished
Fisher Futures program. Once selected to join Fisher Futures, you will receive
individual coaching preparing you to compete for a summer investment
banking internship and thus be well positioned to secure a full-time career
2016-2017
position in the investment banking industry upon graduation.
Application Process
REQUIREMENTS
You must be admitted as a Finance and/or Accounting Major by Fall 2015
You must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA after Fall Semester 2015
You must be available for a summer internship in 2017 (May - August)
You must be planning to graduate by May 2018
PHASE 1
Complete the application form
Submit a copy of your resume
Submit a copy of your advising report (an unofficial copy of your transcript)
Read Vault’s career guide to Investment Banking (Vault’s is available online through the Career Management Website)
Respond to two essay questions incorporating what you learned from the readings (specific directions on application)
Turn in all of the above by 5 pm on February 3rd, 2016 to the Office of Career Management in 150 Gerlach Hall
PHASE 2*
Complete an essay regarding a recent news event in
the field of finance or economics
Participate in a panel interview focusing on your
background and interest in investment banking
* Based on Applications received in Phase 1, several students will be invited to
participate in Phase 2, and will be provided further instructions.
PHASE 3**
Participate in a summer development program to help
prepare for a career in investment banking
Participate in a panel interview to finalize your
acceptance into Fisher Futures at the beginning of fall
quarter
** For those students who participate in Phase 2, several students will be
invited to participate in Phase 3. After being selected to move into Phase 3
you are conditionally selected as a member of Fisher Futures and are officially
accepted after completion of the summer development program and a fall
quarter interview.
IF YOU’RE ACCEPTED...
If accepted into Fisher Futures, you will:
Compete for a summer 2017 internship in the
investment banking industry
Participate in a class to prepare for interviews in
investment banking as well as to gain an
understanding of the industry
Train in financial modeling with Wall Street Prep
Take part in trips to New York City and Chicago to
visit investment banks and network with Fisher alumni
in the industry
Be featured on the career management website,
including your resume, bio, and photo
Questions about Fisher Futures? Contact:
Chris Buehler, buehler.23@osu.edu or
Margie Bogenschutz, bogenschutz.1@osu.edu
PHASE 1:
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: 5 pm on February 3, 2016
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Local Address
City, State & Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Major(s)
Anticipated Date of Graduation
GPA: Cumulative
Total Credit Hours Completed
SAT Score
ACT Score
Date admitted to the Fisher College of Business
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please turn in the following materials along with this application.
Resume
Advising Report (including Autumn Quarter grades)
Answers to Essay Questions: (each essay is limited to two double spaced pages of 12 point font on 8 1/2 x 11 paper with 1”
margins)
1.
Why do you want to pursue investment banking as a career? Based on your reading and research, are there
areas of specialization or specific positions that particularly interest you? Also, explain what Investment Bankers
do and the role of an analyst.
2.
Pick one of the following two:
• Please provide and support your outlook on interest rates for the next 12-18 months.
• Please tell us about a stock you follow, why you like it, and if you think it is fairly valued compared
to the overall industry.
Please submit application and materials to:
Attn: Fisher Futures
Office of Career Management
150 Gerlach Hall, 2108 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1144