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This page describes the Breaking Into Wall Street (BIWS) courses and guides, including advantages and disadvantages vs. other providers. Obviously, this page is biased because the company behind BIWS wrote it.
That said, we are not going to insult your intelligence by pretending that everything about our programs is great. We’ll present their strengths and weaknesses and describe who would benefit and who would not benefit from the training.
We teach based on case studies of Walmart, EasyJet, Netflix, Monster Beverage, and other recognizable companies, so you can boast “real-world experience” in interviews – even if you’ve never set foot in a bank.
Our platform allows you to track your progress, ask questions, interact with the community, test yourself with quizzes and exercises, and get better results.
Yes, you still have to do the work, but BIWS is designed to make the process easier, faster, and more certain. Just ask the ~60,000 students and professionals who have used it over the years to win interviews and job offers.
You can get your questions answered every day of the year – even if it’s Christmas Day or New Year’s, and no one else is responding to your emails.
The BIWS courses feature demanding tests that require full mastery of the course materials to pass. Students who score 90% or higher receive certificates to prove their understanding.
All our courses come with a money-back guarantee because we believe strongly in our offerings. If you’re not satisfied, simply let us know within 90 days, and you’ll get a prompt and courteous refund.
Individuals who stand to gain the most from enrolling in the BIWS courses include:
aiming for “high finance” roles, such as investment banking (IB), private equity (PE), and hedge funds (HF).
who are currently working in finance-adjacent fields and need to gain the technical skills required for IB, PE, and related roles.
who wish to deepen their understanding of financial modeling and improve their ability to execute deals and advise clients.
looking to sharpen their modeling skills and improve their ability to conduct due diligence and make investment recommendations.
The BIWS courses are designed for individuals targeting or currently employed in “high finance” sectors, including:
While BIWS offers comprehensive training for individuals seeking to excel in high finance roles, the courses and guides are not suited for everyone. Certain students may find the content less relevant for their specific career paths or learning objectives.
So, before signing up for anything we offer, please consider your career stage, industry, and professional goals.
The following individuals might not benefit as much from our courses:
such as Vice Presidents (VPs) and Managing Directors (MDs), whose jobs demand skills and knowledge beyond the scope of our training. At this career stage, leadership, communication, and client relationship skills matter far more than Excel shortcuts.
might find the course content too specialized. BIWS courses focus on deal-making and investment recommendations, not the internal budgeting and planning processes used in roles such as FP&A.
might not see a direct application of the skills taught in BIWS courses to their chosen fields. For example, our courses do not cover extremely specialized areas such as Structured Finance, nor do we teach emerging fields such as cryptocurrencies.
may benefit more from free resources rather than a comprehensive course. The BIWS training is designed for deep and intensive learning, which might not match the needs of someone who wants a few quick tips on how to analyze stocks.
will benefit less because the BIWS courses are less effective if they are spread out over an extended period. The students who get the best results tend to complete our material quickly, such as within 2-3 months of the relevant deadline (e.g., interviews or the start date of an internship or job).
In summary, BIWS courses are specifically tailored for individuals committed to winning entry-level roles and advancing within the “high finance” sectors outlined above (IB, PE, HF, ER, etc.).
If you’re outside this group – you’re a VP or MD-level banker, you don’t work on deals or investments, or you’re a casual learner – the curriculum may not align with your professional development goals.
When comparing BIWS courses with competitors, several key differences set BIWS apart.
Everything in these courses is based on real case studies and interview questions that candidates have received. We get submissions from students all the time and then use them to create our own case studies for training purposes.
Unlike most competitors, which focus heavily on the U.S., the BIWS courses have case studies from all 6 inhabited continents. The “core” examples are based on a mix of North American, European, and Asian companies and deals.
BIWS offers more comprehensive support and faster responses to students’ queries (e.g., answers within a few hours, even on weekends and holidays). This helps students advance through the courses more efficiently and prepare for last-minute interviews.
Our courses include not just Excel files, written guides, videos, quizzes, and support, but also macro packages for both Excel and PowerPoint. These packages improve your efficiency and speed up your models and presentations – and unlike various competitors, we do not charge anything extra for these tools.
