Top financial institutions including Citadel, Five Rings, and Jane Street Capital are reportedly vying to secure top talent early, with some students already receiving internship offers for 2027, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. These firms offer approximately $50,000 for a 10-week internship, with acceptance rates now below 1%, significantly lower than Harvard University's. Internships have become the official proving ground for full-time positions with annual salaries of around $300,000.