I liked that the simulation provided a realistic introduction to investment banking and allowed me to work through practical tasks, such as analyzing company information, preparing financial summaries, and thinking about strategic opportunities. It helped me understand how investment bankers use financial and company information to support important business decisions.

I liked that the simulation felt practical and realistic. It gave me a good understanding of how investment bankers analyze a company, from reviewing financials and doing a SWOT analysis to selecting an M&A target and completing a DCF valuation. I also liked that each task built on the previous one, which made it easier to understand the overall process.

"I liked how practical and end-to-end this simulation was — going from company research and a full DCF valuation, to building an executive-ready presentation, and finally drafting outreach materials like the voicemail script. It gave a realistic sense of how an investment banking analyst supports a live deal process from analysis all the way through relationship-building with a target company."