Lauren Yu

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Investment Banking Prospect

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Fencing · Class of 2028

MAP Prospect Grade

Round 1–2

Strong Recommendation

Prospect Info

SchoolUNC Chapel Hill
MajorBusiness Administration
MinorStatistics & Analytics
Year2028
GPA3.9
SportFencing
HometownCresskill, NJ

MAP Profile

Fellowship Rank14 / 78
Interview #175.9%
Interview #2100%
Interview #394.6%
PersonalityTwo-Way Player (Adaptive, Relationship-Fluent)
LeadershipDemocratic Leader (Shared Input, Collaboration)
TeamworkIdea-Oriented (Strategic, Solution-Creative)

Overview

Lauren is one of the most consistently elite Fellows in the Diamond League — a high-achieving academic performer, nationally recognized Division I fencer, and one of the strongest interpersonal operators in the fellowship. Her Two-Way Player wiring allows her to contribute meaningfully in both analytical and collaborative environments, making her a culture elevator on any team she joins.

She leads with warmth, clarity, and genuine connection — teammates trust her quickly, and younger Fellows naturally gravitate toward her for guidance. With elite consistency, a 3.9 GPA, and one of the most complete profiles in the class, she projects as a premium Round 1–2 candidate with immediate analyst readiness and long-term upside.

Strengths

Two-Way interpersonal excellence — trusted, empathetic, engaging.
Elite consistency — early submissions, zero drops, high quality.
Résumé strength — UNC M&A Group + valuation work.
Academic rigor — 3.9 GPA in top business school.
NCAA pedigree — nationally ranked, All-American contender.
Cultural leader — improves cohesion and morale.
Creative + technical capability (Tableau, R, MATLAB, Adobe Suite).

Areas for Development

Lean into more vocal presence during rigorous discussions.
Refine compressed, timed behavioral responses.
Step confidently into front-of-room presentation leadership.

Projection

A premier Round 1–2 MAP prospect with analyst-ready polish, technical preparation, and outstanding interpersonal range. Lauren is a plug-and-play front-office candidate poised to succeed immediately in competitive 2027 recruiting — a true culture raiser with both performance floor and long-term ceiling.