Breaking into NYC IB with a 3.63/4 GPA

I have pretty extensive extracurricular experience, I’m in a couple of investment clubs, do a bunch of case comps. Do I stand a chance with very good networking at any of the boutique shops?

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3.6 at semi target had BB/MM interviews at respectable groups. Networking wins.

 

interned at a no name boutique, and was able to recruit FT at every MM, and ultimately signed an offer at one. Similar profile, non-target large state school with a solid undergrad program. Networking always wins. Unsure how many cold emails and linkedin messages I sent last year, but it was heinous. Ultimately, I think being personable was a huge selling point of myself and that I'd be a valuable member of the team (especially as the role becomes more client facing with each promotion), not just a CS major who can bang out models.

 

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