Can I even make it
Hi.
I am an incoming junior, and I was wondering to get some insights in how my career can project, what to expect, where to aim, etc.
My current situation:
- One of the Big 10/non-target business school. Not U of M.
- Fresh, Sopho GPA - 2.5/4.0. I know this is idiotic even to aim for consulting jobs. I came across consulting towards the end of my sophomore year; before that I was struggling to find my path and wasn’t smart enough to put my effort in.
- Gap year - I took a gap year due to family health obligations; had to stay out of the country for a year and a half. I’m returning to school next Jan (2025) with 3 semesters left.
My experience:
- Internships - After setting my goal to consulting, I did everything to get hands- on experience through internships partly to make up for my academic fallbacks. I did 3 in total (All in Korea) - MM PE, in-house consulting firm of Samsung Electronics, and PwC Korea. Both consulting projects were data-heavy operations projects.
- Sitting for CFA LV1 this November, pretty confident I’ll pass according to mock exam results. This was also to make up for my low GPA + Open option for finance.
My goal is to land a consulting/IB (more attracted toward consulting) summer intern for next year. At the moment I’m aiming for at least B4 and possibly T2 or MBB(would be miraculous), and I’m starting to doubt whether I should even be aiming for B4.
Here are the questions,
What should I expect? What should I do to break the odds? How should I do it? Plus, roast all you want; I’ll take it thankfully as a stinging advice.
Thanks everyone for reading through.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and advice for your situation:
Current Situation and Goals
Experience
Goals
What to Expect and How to Break the Odds
Networking:
Skill Development:
Application Strategy:
Interview Preparation:
Additional Tips
Conclusion
While your GPA and non-target school background present challenges, your internships, CFA pursuit, and proactive approach can help you stand out. Focus on networking, skill development, and thorough preparation to improve your chances of landing a consulting or IB internship.
For more detailed advice and resources, you can explore the following threads on WSO: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/consulting/qa-i-work-at-strategy-…</a">Q&A: I Work at Strategy&. Consulting - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/consulting/5-things-i-wish-i-knew…</a">5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Consulting - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/consulting/case-study-interview-f…</a">Case Study Interview for MBB Consulting - 24 of My Best Tips on How to Get In
Good luck!
Sources: What should I do as an undergrad if I want to work for Mckinsey?, Q&A: 5 Things you can do to help convert your internship to an offer in Consulting, Q&A: I Work at Strategy&. Consulting, Why Consulting - Answering the Interview Question, What did you wish you knew when entering consulting recruitment?
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