GPA Strictness for Sophomore MBB Internship
Hi all,
I just received my final GPA for my freshman. Needless to say, it is not optimal (unlike my username). Does anyone know how strict MBB is for diversity internship apps? All advice appreciated.
There's no way we can help you if we don't know your GPA. What's your GPA, SAT, and what tier of school do you go to?
3.2 GPA (didn’t realize it was as important first year), 1560 SAT, attend HYP
Just curious, did you think they mainly looked at sophomore year grades or something like that?
I know some universities tend to not look at freshman grades in high school so I get where you’re coming from.
Good luck regardless!
Not necessarily. I just was wondering if they placed a high emphasis on gpa rather than resume or network, for example.
With a 3.2, even at HYP and a diversity candidate, you still have a tough climb. You should definitely network though because a referral may help, but I wouldn't count on getting interviews until your GPA is higher
Also at HYP here. Currently a rising junior but had a tough freshman year due to personal challenges. Not a 3.2, but definitely not optimal. Although I don't qualify for the diversity applications, worst case scenario, you may not land an offer your sophomore year, but I'm confident that if you put your head down and strive for better grades, you'll be just fine by the time it's time to apply for regular summer applications. I managed to increase my GPA from 3.4 to 3.9 (I took five/six courses per semester as well as two courses every summer for the past two years).
Don't be too discouraged by your current GPA! Although MBB typically sees 3.6/3.7 as the threshold, I know a *few* peers who managed to get interviews at NE offices with a 3.4/3.5.
Best of luck with everything!! :) DM me if you have any other questions!
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