Nathan West

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Investment Banking Prospect

Columbia University · Track & Field · Class of 2028

MAP Prospect Grade
83
Round 4–5
Watchlist Recommendation

Prospect Info

  • SchoolColumbia University
  • MajorFinancial Economics
  • MinorUndecided
  • Year2028
  • GPA3.5
  • SportTrack & Field
  • HometownRexford, NY

MAP Profile

  • Fellowship Rank26 / 78
  • Interview #184.1%
  • Interview #293.8%
  • Interview #395.4%
  • PersonalityUnderdog (Determined, Persistent)
  • LeadershipLaissez-Faire Leader (Trust-Based, Hands-Off)
  • TeamworkSupportive (Steady, Reliable)

Overview

Nathan is one of the most intriguing “Underdog” archetypes in the entire Diamond League class — highly motivated, deeply competitive, and used to doing more with less. His background tells you everything: a high school athlete without a coach, self-training his way into earning Division I recruitment. That same mentality shows up in his interview presence, where he consistently impresses with maturity, clarity, and quiet confidence.

His high ranking reflects strong early-season execution and exceptional interview performances, though it does slightly overstate his consistency: Nathan submitted several assignments late and did not deliver at the level expected during the Playoffs. Still, his résumé is one of the stronger ones in the class — with meaningful real estate private equity, investment analysis, and leadership experience across Project Destined, MAP, and Columbia Alpha Partners.

With more consistent follow-through, Nathan has the potential to significantly outperform his projection. He’s a driven candidate whose best work often comes when his back is against the wall.

Strengths

Areas for Development

Projection

A 3-Star, Round 4–5 MAP prospect with meaningful upside — especially given his strong interviews and Underdog profile. Nathan’s competitiveness, drive, and adaptability give him a real shot to outperform expectations during the 2027 recruiting cycle. If he sharpens technical skills and consistency, he could evolve into a compelling analyst candidate who exceeds early projections.