FT IB GPA cut-off?
Hey all, I'm planning to go for full-time IB recruitment this fall. One issue I have is my sub-par GPA (3.4) for my business degree (+ I go to a semi-target). I'll definitely try to get my GPA higher in my last year of school but recruitment will be over by then so it's pretty pointless.. Currently all I have is a 8-month internship experience at a BB front-office (think S&T, CB, ER, etc). What do you think are my chances of getting in? Is there a real "GPA cut-off" no matter how hard you network? Looking to get into IB NY (BB/EB/MM). Thanks in advance!
People break in with sub-3.4's all the time. Just hit the pavement in networking.
I've heard mixed things, but if you could get an internship with a similar GPA, I don't think it would matter so much for FT. I could be wrong though.
What are the mixed things you've heard?
The fact that you have had a BB FO internship should signal to employers that you're qualified despite the GPA. Plus it's a 3.4, not a 2.8. You should be good. Just network extra hard to ensure it doesn't bite you in the ass
Yeah - a friend of mine recently broke into ECM full time with a 3.4 so don't worry. Just network like a fiend and do your best.
You should think about it this way: There are definitely people like you who have BB FO experience but also a 3.8+ GPA so what do you have to do to keep up with them? Though a 3.4 isn't a nail in the coffin, you should try to work harder in the areas that you can control at this point like networking.
Thanks for the input guys. During networking, should I bring up the topic of GPA voluntarily? If they agree to pass around my resume, I should then bring it up?
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