Fixing a lower undergrad GPA
my sub 3.0 GPA will give me trouble in my job search. I was thinking one of two options, just wanted some feedback.
I ordered my CFA exam test prep materials and I will hopefully pass it come June. Once that happens I can either:
1. look for an unpaid internship at a PWM, PE shop, boutique bank, etc
2. Try to apply for a PWM full time gig by networking/cold calling
3. Go to community college over summer/fall...bust ass and get some extra classes under my belt. If this works out, I can possibly go back to school and start my process over.
If I decide to pursue a secondary college education, can I lump all of my classes into my "Cumulative GPA?"
Which sounds like the best oppportunity?






No. You'd be putting your
No.
You'd be putting your community college classes in with your other college classes and that's equating apples with oranges. Even worse, if you do manage to get a job and they request a transcript, they'll see the discrepancy and you'll have some explaining to do. No one likes being lied to. Be as up front and transparent as possible. If you decide to take some extra classes, great, bring it up in an interview to show that performing poorly is behind you. Other than that, network.
As for the CFA, I'd resort to that only if networking doesn't pan out. The time it takes to prepare (successfully) for the CFA is something around 300 hrs (average). Think how much networking you could do in 300 hrs instead...and I think you'll see a better return if you spend that time networking.
I cannot remember the guy's
I cannot remember the guy's username (I think it was "military guy" or something like that), but he graduated with a low UG GPA, but completed a few courses in NYU's continuing education program so that he could list another GPA on his resume in addition to his UG one. You would have to do a forum search to find this.
KKS: I cannot remember the
I cannot remember the guy's username (I think it was "military guy" or something like that), but he graduated with a low UG GPA, but completed a few courses in NYU's continuing education program so that he could list another GPA on his resume in addition to his UG one. You would have to do a forum search to find this.
Thanks, needless to say I had a lot of trouble in during undergrad because I kept switching majors. Doing my undergrad degree over has been a legit option for me, but I'm not sure yet.
contract/staffing firms to
contract/staffing firms to get experience/names under your belt
sub 3.0 is still doable in all fields with the right work put in.
Frank Sinatra - "Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy."
yeahright: contract/staffing
contract/staffing firms to get experience/names under your belt
sub 3.0 is still doable in all fields with the right work put in.
Thanks for the encouragement man, I'm honestly not even looking to go FO IBD or big time consulting at this point in my life (I honestly don't deserve it) just looking for some sort of foot in the door at equity research or asset management. I'm going to work my ass off and network, pass the CFA lvl 1, see where that takes me.
(contract/staffing firms to get experience/names under your belt) would you mind elaborating?
ResidentPatient:
(contract/staffing firms to get experience/names under your belt) would you mind elaborating?
Contact some staffing/contract firms and sourcing firms that have connections with BBs. Typically they will be BO and MO roles. The process is much lighter for interviewing because the roles are typically actual immediate needs. Then you will have the banks name and work experience to help outweigh a bad GPA. Only downside is they will pay less (staffing firm takes a cut for sourcing it). Two I can think of off the top of my head are robert half and prospect 33.
Also, networking into PWM may be doable even with that GPA. I'm not sure on how strong your network is so my statement is dependant on a strong connection that will go to bat for you.
Frank Sinatra - "Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy."