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How hard is it to break into IB as an international student at a semi-target?
 

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(Monkey, 51
 
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 on 6/3/12 at 12:58pm

How hard is it to break into IBs as an international student at a semi-target? If I want to work in US, what GPA do I need?

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mhurricane's picture

You cannot really

 
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 on 6/3/12 at 1:21pm

You cannot really quantify/qualify the perfect candidate. Some people have gotten BB jobs with GPAs less than 3, some rejected with 3.5+.

Just network hard and prepare to the best of your ability.

Typically, you will want some EC involvement (finance club), competitive GPA (3.5+), and some networking.

GL

The difference between successful people and others is largely a habit - a controlled habit of doing every task better, faster and more efficiently.

anavoisp's picture

Thank you! But will it be

(Monkey, 51
 
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 on 6/3/12 at 1:30pm

Thank you! But will it be harder as an international student rather than a domestic student?

BTbanker's picture

anavoisp: Thank you! But will

IB
 
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 on 6/3/12 at 1:56pm
anavoisp:

Thank you! But will it be harder as an international student rather than a domestic student?

Absolutely.

"A man generally has two reasons for doing anything. One that sounds good, and the real one." - J.P. Morgan

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Connor: anavoisp: Thank

(Monkey, 51
 
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 on 6/3/12 at 2:10pm
Connor:
anavoisp:

Thank you! But will it be harder as an international student rather than a domestic student?

Absolutely.

How much harder? Do I need a much higher (3.8+) GPA to get in or is it simply not possible?

mhurricane's picture

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 on 6/3/12 at 4:37pm

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The difference between successful people and others is largely a habit - a controlled habit of doing every task better, faster and more efficiently.

BTbanker's picture

anavoisp: Connor: anavois

IB
 
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 on 6/3/12 at 3:32pm
anavoisp:
Connor:
anavoisp:

Thank you! But will it be harder as an international student rather than a domestic student?

Absolutely.

How much harder? Do I need a much higher (3.8+) GPA to get in or is it simply not possible?

A higher GPA helps, but it's more about the school you go to with good OCR, good internships from BB names, and the contacts you make through networking with guys here in the states. It's hard to do all that when you don't go to school here.

"A man generally has two reasons for doing anything. One that sounds good, and the real one." - J.P. Morgan

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