High Finance Prep Program

12-Week

Launch high finance careers from your campus using our scalable finance recruiting curriculum built for liberal arts and non-business majors.

ACE INTERVIEWS

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DEVELOP YOUR "WHY FINANCE" STORY

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UNDERSTAND CAREER PATHS

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MASTER BEHAVIORALE & TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

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ONLINE AND ON CAMPUS

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ACE INTERVIEWS ✓ DEVELOP YOUR "WHY FINANCE" STORY ✓ UNDERSTAND CAREER PATHS ✓ MASTER BEHAVIORALE & TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ✓ ONLINE AND ON CAMPUS ✓

A Semester Long

Recruiting Advantage

The 12 Week High Finance Prep Program gives your students a proven, semester-aligned framework to explore finance careers, build technical skills, and prepare for interviews. No finance major or club required.

12-Week Semester Breakdown

Part 1: Exploration (Weeks 1–4)

  • Register participants, share syllabus, start FMC® videos.

  • Explore career paths, buy-side vs. sell-side, “Why Finance.”

  • Learn analyst roles, bank types, deal team structures.

  • Build an elevator pitch, refine resume, create networking plan.

Part 2: Financial Modeling Prep (Week 5)

  • Complete Level 1 FMC® Certification; validate technical skills.

Part 3: Technical Finance Prep (Weeks 6–9)

  • Master the three statements and how they connect.

  • Understand valuation metrics and transaction relevance.

  • Learn and compare DCF, Comps, Precedent Transactions, LBO.

  • Analyze a recent deal; deliver a mini stock pitch.

Part 4: Interview Prep (Weeks 10–12)

  • Practice strong, concise answers to “Why Finance” and fit questions.

  • Refine responses to key technical finance interview questions.

  • Full interview simulation with seniors or alumni.

The 12-Week High Finance Prep Program is designed to fit alongside a full academic course load, serving as a student’s ‘fifth class’.

TESTED AT AMHERST.

Ready for Your Campus.

Developed with a 30-year finance veteran and tested at Amherst College, this curriculum led to measurable increases in internship placements at firms like Morgan Stanley, Lazard, and J.P. Morgan.

“When I started, alumni and recruiters said Amherst students couldn’t answer basic technical questions, which resulted in fewer successful candidates. Now they are now excelling in the interview process.”
— Stephanie Hockman, Program Director for the Traub Careers in Business and Finance program

YOUR STUDENTS

Deserve a Fair Shot

The most driven students at your school shouldn’t miss out on finance opportunities due to lack of access or experience. With competition ramping up earlier each year, students need more than just a resume review or a networking panel—they need a structured recruiting plan.

This course is a proven, end-to-end curriculum you can offer through your career center, a student club, or as a credit-bearing course.

Curriculum at a Glance

The program is built around four integrated components:

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    1. Exploration (~5 hours)

    • Introduction to the Finance Industry

    • Deep Dive into Investment Banking

    • Creating a Personal Brand, Elevator Pitch, Resume & Networking Strategy

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    2. Financial Modeling Preparation (~25 hours)

    • Completion of the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification® (FMC® Program)

    • Pass Level I Certification Exam

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    3. Technical Finance Preparation (~15 hours)

    • Accounting Overview

    • Equity Value vs. Enterprise Value

    • DCF & Valuation

    • Following a Deal or Company

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    4. Interview Preparation (~15 hours)

    • How to Answer Fit/Behavioral Questions

    • How to Answer Technical Finance Questions

Implementation Options

  • Off-the-Shelf

    Support Provided: Faculty- or staff-led, full curriculum + slides, consult call

  • Hybrid

    Support Provided: Up to 5 workshops led by Adventis experts, consult + support

  • Full-Service

    Support Provided: Fully outsourced to Adventis expects

Simple to Launch. Easy to Scale.

Implementation Timeline:

  • Week 1: Consultation with your team

  • Week 2: Curriculum delivery + onboarding

  • Weeks 3–12: Weekly sessions using our schedule or your own

  • Week 13: Optional speaker or mock interviews

Why the 12 Week Model Works

  • Aligns perfectly with semester timelines

  • Builds momentum with weekly wins

  • Provides measurable skill development (FMC® Certification)

  • Ends with practice in real interview settings

Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED

  • This course is designed for liberal arts and non-business students who want to pursue careers in high finance—such as investment banking, private equity, or investment research—but may not have access to a finance club or target-school resources.

  • No prior experience is required. The course is structured to help students explore finance roles, build foundational knowledge, and progressively prepare for technical and behavioral interviews.

  • You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry, build technical skills through the FMC® Program, and practice answering real interview questions. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to confidently compete for finance internships and full-time roles.

  • Most students complete the full course over 10–12 weeks, with weekly commitments of 4–6 hours. It’s designed to fit alongside a full course load as your “fifth class.”

  • Yes. Schools can choose from off-the-shelf, hybrid, or full-service options, each with varying levels of support. We provide implementation guidance, workshop materials, and consultation to align with your semester calendar.

  • The FMC® Program is Adventis’s industry-recognized training in financial modeling. Students complete this asynchronous course and receive a Level I Certification, an essential credential for finance interviews and applications.

    • Student Track: Designed for individuals who want to complete the program independently or as part of a cohort.

    • School Track: Designed for colleges and universities to offer the program to students, with options for in-house or outsourced instruction.