Currently recruiting for SA 2022 and this is my second semester sophomore year and failed a class this semester which will bring my GPA from a 3.9 to a 3.5. Long story about the class which I won't get into but just curious what my options are here for recruiting and if I'm fucked solely due to this one class.
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you're not fucked. You have a 3.5 GPA which is fine. If it was a class outside your major, start reporting your major GPA. If it was in your major, go ahead and skip reporting the major GPA. Come up with a story about why you failed that class in case someone figures it out and asks. It is highly unlikely a banker will actually see your entire transcript - some banks don't even ask for it.
If it wasn't academic dishonesty, is there any way you can get your school to withdraw the class from your transcript?
wasnt academic dishonesty so I'll look into that, thanks
Withdrawal deadline is before end of term.
Make sure to keep your GPA above 3.5 and have a good explanation in case anyone asks. Things will work out. Shit happens...
Your career is not over because of this. Are you able to retake the class and replace the grade?
Even if I do, won't it show up when I apply to banks in a couple months? I've applied everywhere I possibly can as of now but there are a few particular apps (4 banks) that will see my second sem GPA. Everywhere else I should be fine right?
No one looks at your transcripts before they decide whether or not to interview you. And no one pulls an offer due to something like that in your transcripts.
you should withdraw the class if you can, and get a W (which should be a "L" IMHO)
What about background check?
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