Samantha, a USC senior majoring in Finance and Accounting, can attest to the impact of the FMC® Program. Samantha arrived at USC eager to explore career paths in finance; however, like many students at non-core schools, she wasn’t initially aware of the breadth of opportunities available.

When Samantha first heard about Adventis, she was actively seeking ways to sharpen her technical skills. She enrolled in an Adventis boot camp and immediately saw its value:

“This is a little bit cheesy, but it really is true—I loved the boot camp. The 10 hours that I was there, I found it fascinating just how all the numbers worked in a technical aspect on the page. That’s when I knew I wanted to pursue a high-finance career.”

Samantha’s participation in the FMC® Program provided her with the foundation to excel in technical interviews, secure a place in USC’s highly selective Finance Scholars Program, and ultimately land coveted private equity and investment banking internships.

How the FMC® Program Gave Samantha (and 70+ Other USC Students) a Competitive Edge

The Adventis certifications played a pivotal role in Samantha’s recruiting success:

• Technical Preparedness:

  “I think the whole recruiting process would have been more difficult without Adventis. When I reached the 400 Question Guide for Technical Interviews, I realized I already understood key concepts like networking capital because I had learned it from Adventis.”

• Excel Efficiency:

  “One of the biggest things I took away from Adventis was all the cool shortcuts. I always tell people in the classes I teach that if nothing else, Adventis will make you look super cool in Excel.”

• Confidence in the Interview Process:

  “The way Adventis lays out the basics of financial modeling set me up for success. When I got into the Finance Scholars Program, it all built upon what I had already learned in Adventis.”

More Than Technical Ability. Adventis = Work Ethic, Attention to Detail, Financial Acumen

With the technical and competitive edge gained through the Adventis certifications, it was a crucial piece of the puzzle that successfully secured Samantha:

• A private equity internship at a middle-market firm in San Francisco.

• An investment banking internship with a top-tier bulge bracket firm in New York.

• A leadership role as a student trainer for Adventis, demonstrating her mastery by teaching others.

Samantha’s success highlights the power of Adventis' elite financial modeling training and its ability to help prepare students for Investment Banking and other high-finance careers.