Path for a target undergrad to a trader?

[FutureQuantt]

High school senior, going to matriculate to a t5 university and major in math and computer science next year. What are some steps I can take to get a trading internship in my sophomore/junior year and land a return offer? I don't have USAMO-level math experience, will I have to make up for that somehow?

I'm just a little confused about who gets interviews/internships.

 

[MichaelLewis]

High school senior, going to matriculate to a t5 university and major in math and computer science next year. What are some steps I can take to get a trading internship in my sophomore/junior year and land a return offer? I don't have USAMO-level math experience, will I have to make up for that somehow?

I'm just a little confused about who gets interviews/internships.

Most companies host trading competitions as a way to identify the next generation of talent. Participate in these and standout.

You can easily google for others, but here are two links:

The Trading Invitational - Citadel

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