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Should I attach my resume to networking emails + networking questions
A lot of my friends who are also recruiting IB have been telling me their response rate has gotten much better ever since they started attaching their resume to the initial networking email. I have some good experience on my resume as I had an internship with a start-up in high school, a wealth...
Analyst Recommendation - Should I Try To Dispute A Course Grade?
Hi all! I'm a sophomore at a top 5 b school pursuing a double major in finance and mathematics. Earlier this week I had a networking call with an analyst at a BB . After some small talk about how bored we both were being forced to stay home because of Coronavirus, he asked me to walk me through his...
European graduate school GPA
Hey all, I am currently a graduate student at a target European university. I graduated with distinction from my BSc and got 720 at GMAT. Nevertheless, I did not start my grad studies with the best grades, and I suppose I will end up with an "average to good" GPA, but not exceptional. I am now...
Platform Customer Support at Ratings Agency to IB Analyst Role?
Hi Everyone, Wanted to get some advice regarding the possibility of making a career shift from a customer support role at a Ratings Agency to an IB role. I’ve been interacting with many clients at different types of firms, whether its IB / AM / HF / PE /Consulting/Professional Services, helping...
2+2 MBA/Teach For America
Hi everyone, I'm a senior at an Ivy League and interned in top private equity roles during undergrad. I am joining TFA after graduation because I'm genuinely passionate about education and think I would be good at teaching. I know TFA is controversial on this forum (and everywhere) and I've thought...
Rounding my GPA by
Hi, I'm a rising college junior (target school) starting to apply for internships for next summer. Currently interning at a medium sized bank, but interested in an IB internship at a BB for next year. Many of the bigger banks I've looked at have a minimum GPA requirement (or rather, "preferred GPA")...
Concerned about 2020 Summer Analyst Recruiting - 2.7 GPA, Non-Target
Hello, I have a 2.7 GPA at a non-target school, and am a sophomore. I am heading into a BB PWM internship for this summer, and I am concerned I will be completely blown off by firms when applying for Summer Analyst 2020 positions due to my low GPA and unimpressive university. I have an explanation...
Suggested/Necessary GPA for Middle Market Credit Fund or PE recruiting? (Intern or Analyst)
Hey everyone! I am a current sophomore at a non-Ivy target B-school in the Midwest (think Michigan, IU, ND etc) and am curious about how my GPA will affect my recruiting in the Fall. I currently have a 3.47 GPA but will have a 3.5+ and am majoring in Finance. I have recently become interested in...
What Adam Grant Gets Wrong About What Straight-A Students Get Wrong
I have now seen Adam Grant’s article titled What Straight-A Students Get Wrong circulated on two platforms three times over the past two days (sorry WSO won't let me link). The article and everything it stands for is driving me crazy and I have nothing productive to do, so I am going to...
Low GPA/no experience-How to get into consulting?
I was planning on going into science research till I decided that wasn't for me. I ended up with a low GPA. Is there any hope to get into consulting? I know there is no chance of getting a good job now but what can I do to get a decent job 5 to 6 years down the line? Some options I was considering...
Rising junior transfer: can I average my GPA's?
I transferred from a non-target (got a 4.0) to a target, where I have a 3.0. Can I put the average of my two GPA's on my resume?
Vet/ADHD/Tufts/JD/Starting biz post-MBA... T15?
UPDATE: Instantly realize how long this is so totally cool if you want to skip to the middle, read the ten wrap up points and hit the questions. Thanks! Hello WSO community, New member here and I could use some advice. First I will state my background then questions after. I sincerely appreciate all...
Low GPA Econ Major Looking into IB Please Help
Hey all, I’m new to this site and am looking for advice on what my options are. I’m 22 years old and have one semester left at a top 50 (not really a target school I guess) university. I’m an Economics major with a 2.86 GPA. I’m aware my GPA is very low. I have been doing some soul searching...
More Than One GPA on a Resume?
Just was wondering if anyone would consider it acceptable to put more than one GPA on their resume, and further what GPAs are acceptable to put in the first place? For example, I shit myself freshman year, got shit grades, and my Cumulative GPA looks like shit because of it. I improved massively my...
GPA dropped below cutoff after accepting offer help!
Hi everyone, please help me figure this out, essentially should I be worried or not? I am currently a Junior and will be a Senior after this summer. Last fall my GPA was a 3.5 which is what I had on my resume when I applied for my summer internship. I accepted a summer analyst position with a...
Getting into top mba programs even possible or wishful thinking?
Hi there I am trying to figure out if I am even able to get accepted into a top MBA program. My top two choices are MIT and Stanford. I attended Boston University and got an undergrad degree in management. Unfortunately, I was not a great student then and was D1 athlete all four year. My undergrad...
3.36 GPA at Ivey/Queen's with relevant boutique internship aiming for summer 2018 internship in Canada
Hey guys. I'm looking for some honest advice here- do I have a shot at interviews from BB /boutique investment banks/equity research firms in Toronto/Canada? I'm at a top B school (Ivey/Queen's) with a 3.36 GPA as of now doing a part-time internship from a boutique investment bank in Toronto (mostly...
Will employers care about my low community college GPA?
Hi, I've got an issue here. I went to a community college and graduated with an associates degree, my GPA was ~3.2. Then I transferred to a non-target school and now my GPA is almost 3.8. I have 3 more semesters to go before I graduate (fall 2017, spring 2018, fall 2018). As I understand I have to...
Need Advice--What Should I do to get an Internship my Junior Year? Do I have a chance at IB?
Hey Guys, This is my first time posting so sorry if this post sounds stupid. I just really need advice about what I should do with my life. I'm an international student studying at UT Austin. I'm currently finishing my Freshman year and majoring in Finance. I had a 3.8 GPA after my first semester...
Chances? - Asian Undergrad with Bad GPA
Hi all, I have a question about my chances for the top 20 US MBA programs in the future. I had bad quantitative scores (D+, C from Calculus/Advanced Math) in my undergrad school. I wonder if, after 5 years of working (5 years from now) and scored really high on GMAT (I will start working on it now),...
3.1 GPA sophomore, am I screwed for BB SA?
Hi, I am a sophomore at a Canadian target with a 3.1 GPA. I had a terrible first semester in my freshman year (2.67) and have been working hard to raise it to a 3.5. I realized I am screwed for my GPA, so I tried really hard in getting some experience to boost my resume. I took on leadership roles...
current PE analyst w/low gpa looking to jump to associate job?
Hello, I'm currently a PE analyst for a institutional investor. I got very lucky getting into my current position with a low GPA. I'm currently starting to look for a new position and was trying to see if I can actually get into a PE fund as an associate. I was wondering if my experience would...
Will I Make It?
Hi Everyone! First poster here. I'm writing this post because i'm really not sure of my likelihood of landing a summer analyst internship in IB any longer. My GPA is hanging low at about a 3.3 and I have almost no finance experience and I attend a semi-target NESCAC school. Some upsides are that I...
Crappy GPA CS Major - What can I do?
Hey All, I am a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan, majoring in Computer Science. I have a crappy GPA (between 3.0 and 3.2). I am interested in Management/Strategy Consulting, along with a few other career tracks. I have a pretty major position in Student Government and I am also...
College GPA question
I've removed the details of my story to preserve anonymity just in case anyone who knows me well enough finds the post. Much love to CRE and Riverbanker for their advice.
Drastic drop in GPA after accepting ft offer?
I recently got a FT offer and was wondering if a drastic change in my GPA will have any impact on it. This is what the offer letter said, “This offer is contingent on satisfactory completion of the Company’s drug screen, background verification process, and completion of your college degree.”...
Will my GPA affect me getting a job?
I started at a small school as a health science major. I did poorly my first year, which caused my GPA to be low. I switched to Finance my sophomore year and did much better. I had a 2.6 and 3.0 my first year. My second year I got a 3.7 and a 3.7. My overall average right now is at 3.25. Will it...
Which M7 + Tuck Business School is most forgiving on low (
Of the M7 and Tuck, which is the most forgiving in terms of low GPA? I have a 2.8 GPA but assuming everything else on my application (WE, Extracurriculars, Recs, Essays) is stellar and I've taken 8 quantitative non-credit MBA-level courses at an M7 school since graduating and gotten straight A's,...
Poor GPA- How can I Pass Resume Screens
Hey All, Whats the best way for me to present my GPA so I can get passed resume screens? I currently have a 3.41 GPA (5 Semesters). This is due to my Freshman year GPA being a 2.70 (2 semesters). My GPA from Sophomore Year and after is 3.78 (3 semesters). I know that a 3.4 GPA isn't terrible, but it...
What would be the best path for me?
I've really been considering trying to pursue a high end finance job for a few months now, I've always had an interest in the markets, trading and what not. Ever since I can remember I'd always enjoyed listening to the Business Network when my dad had it on even when I was very young, and also...
Too much, too fast, too soon
With freshman year winding down, looking back there were so many things I SHOULD have done but didn't. This post isn't a cry for sympathy, but perhaps some can relate with the abundance of Type-A personalities in finance. Even in high-school, I knew that I wanted a career in finance. I've always...
GPA and breaking in
Just joined WSO . Currently in the process of trying to beak into IB . Didn't go to an Ivy but a top 40 University that has a solid reputation. GPA is complete crap (around 2.8) mostly due to hanging around a bunch of knuckle heads at school not necessarily due to any academic struggles. However, I...
Abysmal undergraduate GPA 2nd sem. soph at a Target. HELP PLEASE
Hey guys, So I really need advice. I have about two years worth of credits from a top university (think Penn/Duke/MIT/Columbia), but due to extenuating medical circumstances, have been in and out of school and have several leaves of absence (I'm doing much better now, and believe the circumstances...
Can you get en entry-level job at an investment banking firm (small or large) with a 3.0 GPA?
Hello, I am a rising senior at top 50 liberal arts schools majoring in Economics. My GPA is a 3.0 unfortunately and I was just wondering how hard it will be to get an entry-level position at an investment banking firm. I am not interested in the tops firms-more small boutique firms. Thanks
Ambitions, non-stellar cumulative GPA
Okay, so I am an Industrial Engineering student with a secondary in Economics & Finance and I am trying to get into banking or consulting (top firms). Also, I will be a senior in the Fall of 2015. I have a current cGPA of 3.25 and major GPA of 3.56. My last two semesters were GPAs of 3.66 and 3.86....
Chances of landing job at MS, with strong connection, but shit resume.
A lot of people are probably going to rip me on here I'm cool with that, I probably deserve it. Just want honest opinions. Let me just start by saying Im graduating from a non target school this May with a bachelors in business administration. My GPA is 2.5-2.7, no internships to speak of, and no...
Turned college GPA of 1.7 into 4.0, what do
Hi monkeys this is my first time posting, and midnight here in Toronto as my eyes burn from lack of sleep seems like a great time to seek any tips on working with a poor college cumulative GPA for a freshly graduated Accounting undergrad 1st & 2nd year GPA: 1.7 3rd & 4th year GPA: 4.1 Cumulative...
Sub-3.0 GPA at non-target, Decent internships and strong network. What should I do?
I'm currently a junior at one of top 10 liberal arts colleges, but which is non-target for banking. Most people end up going into academia or other non-business fields. While there are some successful alumni in banking/consulting, the reach seems to be just too limited. As the title suggests, I have...
Worried about grade drop. Advice?
I transferred with a 3.83 to a top 5 undergraduate business school (McIntire). I have heard that some transfers get a 2.8 in their first semester. I just signed for an audit internship in the Big Four, and I am worried about the grade drop. What kind of grades do I need to be safe? It sounds like if...
Rounding a 2.92 GPA to 3.0?
Is this ok? I graduated with non-major. I DID graduate in 3 years though. Trying to land a 2015 IB analyst position Should I even list the GPA? I graduated in 2012
McKinsey Career Concerns
I am in the process of recruiting with McKinsey in the Middle East. My referral, who I am close family friends with and who's worked there for three years - he is also family friends with the partner at the office - assured me that he can get me an interview and that I'll get an offer as long as I...
Undergraduate GPA
Hi, This is my first post in WSO . I go to a non target public school in NY . My GPA right now is 3.0. If I want, I can graduate a yearly( meaning next fall), but I can't really raise my GPA. At best, it will be 3.2 by the time I graduate. But if I stay for 2 more years, then I might be able to...
How to get a job with big4?
Hi, I have been trying hard to get a job at any accounting firm, let alone big 4 but nothing. I passed all 4 sections of the CPA at first attempt even though I have and graduated with a 2.93 GPA in undergrad, but is that hurting me? Can they know the difference?? Isnt GPA important so that they know...
GPA vs. Internship
If I performed poorly freshman year of college and finished the year with under a 3.0, should I spend the summer after sophomore year taking classes in order to inflate my GPA for an internship between junior and senior year? Or should I pursue an internship? I do not attend a hit school.
Advice on getting into a target b-school for IB?
Hi, I have an UG 2.9 GPA in Biology from a non-target. No background in finance. I was wondering what could I do to have a finance career in IB . I figured I would have to retool by getting a MSF , MS in Commerce, MMS, or 2nd Bachelor's. I know for IB prestige, high marks, and great OCR from a...
Should I put my horrible science gpa on resume? or just Econ
Hi, I am currently a junior at a non-target. I was a pre-health chemistry major till this year until I finally switched my major to economics after I realized my interests were not in the health field and I couldn't stand another chemistry class. I had around a 2.0 gpa in the major but after the...
Graduate Non-Degree GPA on Resume?
I am taking a few graduate level courses in the Spring semester, both to supplement my CFA studies (which I'm scheduled to take in June), as well as to show my commitment and knowledge towards this career path. Now, I'm applying as a graduate non-degree student as I'm not interested in committing to...
Importance of Study Abroad GPA
Do marks from a study abroad term carry the same weight as those from your home school? I have a GPA >3.5 but rough marks on my exchange transcript (which do not show up on my official transcript), will these marks be valued equally by adcom? Would a strong GMAT overcome this issue?
Quantitative Methods In Finance (Stanford)
Hello Monkeys, As some of you may know, I'm struggling landing an analyst position. I'm thinking about pursuing a graduate certificate in Quantitative Methods in Finance from Stanford. It's 3 classes for 11k. It would give me a chance to prove my quantitative skills and maybe help offset my low GPA....
pharma sales career change plan needs approval
Hey all, I did some searching and got some decent info, but need some insight for the professionals who are already there: UG non-target GPA is 3.05 bsba Working in Pharmaceutical Sales (good numbers) Ambition: MBA from vandy, indiana or emory, will apply to a couple of long-shots. How: Certificate...
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