Can I still get an internship on Wall Street?
I'm interested in sombeday getting a good internship somewhere on Wall Street (for a buldge bracket, PE firm, or hedge fund). . .unfortunately, I have a really terrible GPA (3.14). The only things I have going for me are that I'm only a freshman so I still have time to improve my stats, and I attend a target school (Wharton). So, can I overcome the GPA or have I already ruined my chances of ever working for Goldman Sachs? If I still have a shot, what can I do to improve my situation? How high would I have to get my GPA before being able to get the kind of internship and job I want?





haha, I just caught the typo
haha, I just caught the typo in the first scentence. . .and yes, I realize the irony of leaving a typo in the above question
your a god damn freshmen.
your a god damn freshmen. Work your ass off your second semester, get a 3.8 which will average your GPA out to 3.47/4.00 ==> 3.5/4.0
Bold your "Wharton" brand name on your resume then your gold.
I go to a non-target, got a
I go to a non-target, got a sub 3.0 GPA one semester, and still managed to land a good internship this summer. just make sure your grades improve from here and try to get as much relevant experience as you can. its all about desire and persistence, if you want it bad enough, you'll be able to get a job i promise
longstreet15 wrote: haha, I
haha, I just caught the typo in the first scentence. . .and yes, I realize the irony of leaving a typo in the above question
There's also a typo in your reply. Oh the irony (again)...
In all seriousness though, it's just one semester. You definitely seem anal enough for Goldman, so just get your grades up. In any case, GS (or any single firm, for that matter) is not the be all and end all.
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^thanks KSBanker, that makes
^thanks KSBanker, that makes me feel better. Where did you manage to get an internship at?
longstreet15 wrote: I So,
I So, can I overcome the GPA or have I already ruined my chances of ever working for Goldman Sachs?
I just threw up a little in my mouth
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^may I ask why you're
^may I ask why you're disgusted by my question? I'm not trying to be offensive. . .I just want a good job and I'm worried if my GPA will have a significant negative impact
there are a dozen other
there are a dozen other places to work aside from goldman, dont think your life is over b/c you dont get a job there haha
^matty, I realize that. I
^matty, I realize that. I was using Goldman as an example. I understand that life would go on if I don't get any internship; but, I'd really like to get one at a top bank (GS, MS, UBS, etc. . .) if at all possible
You definitely have plenty of
You definitely have plenty of time to raise your GPA. Also, GPA is very necessary during the resume drops because it's what gets your resume in the "in" pile. As for the second round and Superdays, GPA is the last thing they look at. If they want to take the time to interview you personally, they want to hear about what is NOT on your resume (your personality, teamwork etc)
And I agree, don't be so bent on working for The Goldman Sachs.
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There are definitely other BBs that you might be of a better fit for.
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You're a freaking freshman
You're a freaking freshman dude. Relax.
Obviously none of you have
Obviously none of you have ever worked at the Goldman Sachs Group.
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