FINRA SIE exam for college application?

I’m a rising senior and I am planning on taking the FINRA securities industry essentials exam in September. I am applying to be a business major and was wondering if passing this exam would significantly improve my application. I’m hoping this shows that I am prepared for a college major related to this field. Additionally I know you have to pass this exam to work in IB anyway and it could help land an internship later on. What do y’all think?

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Colleges don't really care. Also you're applying for Business majors and its a financial exam, prob would be more relevant if you were applying for Finance majors 

 

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