Why Amherst College Chose Adventis for Financial Modeling Training

When Stephanie first explored financial training platforms, she found most programs lacked the hands-on, immersive approach Amherst students needed. After hearing about the Adventis FMC® Program from a former student, she piloted an Adventis boot camp on campus and never looked back. "I wouldn't continue to use Adventis if I didn't see people utilizing it and learning from it," says Stephanie.

Unlike plug-and-play video programs or long lecture-style trainings, Adventis prioritizes doing. Students learn by building real financial models and taking the certification exam multiple times if needed.

How Adventis Helps Liberal Arts Students Succeed in Investment Banking Interviews

Structure & Timeline:

• Encourage Students to Take Adventis Early: Because of the aggressive recruiting timelines, students are encouraged to begin the FMC® Program during the spring of their first year or the fall of their second year.

• Conquering the Finance Interview: A five-week intensive workshop series each fall that requires students to finish Adventis, pitch a stock, and build a DCF.

• Boot Camps: Held every semester and facilitated by Adventis Student Trainers.

• Regular Promotion: Adventis is highlighted in a weekly email newsletter and promoted broadly for students interested in exploring the finance path.

Flexible & Supportive Learning:

Adventis's FMC® Program appeals to Amherst College students because of its asynchronous, self-paced structure. "Students like that they can pause, rewatch, and really understand the material," Stephanie notes. Students then attend boot camps for reinforcement and hands-on help from peers. “Our student trainers are great resources. They are incredibly well trained by Adventis.”

This structure works particularly well for liberal arts students who are motivated but lack the technical background typically learned in business programs. Adventis gives them both the tools and the confidence to perform in interviews—and succeed on the job.

Building a Finance Curriculum Without a Selective Finance Club

Adventis has become an essential part of Amherst's finance pipeline. Stephanie estimates that 100 students pursue finance annually, of which 50–60 are interested in investment banking. "With Adventis, students are better equipped to understand and answer technical interview questions," she says.

Amherst students have landed roles at top firms such as Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, PJT Partners, Centerview, and Evercore—and many continue on to private equity and hedge funds. Alumni credit Adventis with giving them a technical edge in recruiting and performance.

Moreover, the program has closed the gap in recruiter perception. "When I started, alumni and recruiters said Amherst students couldn't answer basic technical questions, which resulted in fewer successful candidates," Stephanie recalls. "Now they are now excelling in the interview process."

What Other Liberal Arts Colleges Can Learn from Amherst’s Finance Training Model

Amherst proves that you don't need business courses or a selective finance club to prepare students for Wall Street. "If you're at a liberal arts school—or any school without technical finance classes—you need to work with an outside vendor," says Stephanie. "And after looking at several training programs, Adventis made the most sense."

The key takeaways?

• Prioritize early exposure: Students are most successful when they complete Adventis between freshman and sophomore year.

• Use Student Trainers: Peer support builds community, increases accountability, and helps drive certification rates.

• Supplement the classroom: For non-pre professional schools, Adventis fills a critical skills gap.