Importance of Major
How much does your undergraduate major matter in a career of banking, PE, Hedge fund. Is it better to take an easy major and get high gpa or harder major with lower gpa?
How much does your undergraduate major matter in a career of banking, PE, Hedge fund. Is it better to take an easy major and get high gpa or harder major with lower gpa?
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Best is harder major with high GPA.
Then easy major with high GPA.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, the importance of your undergraduate major can vary significantly depending on the specific career path within finance you are aiming for. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Investment Banking and Private Equity (PE):
Hedge Funds:
General Advice:
In summary, while your major does matter, your ability to demonstrate relevant skills, maintain a solid GPA, and secure related internships plays a critical role in securing opportunities in banking, PE, or hedge funds.
Sources: Does GPA matter for Private Equity?, What should I major in to get into investment banking from a non-target school?, UChicago or Brown for undergrad?, Are you guys happy with life? Help me please., Finance Degree Worth More Than Accounting Degree?
Really depends on the school tho, like psychology at Ohio state would get thrown in the trash off rip, at Northwestern they won’t look down on it. Overall tho, GPA>Major if a semi/target.
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