GPA Cutoff Issue

Hey guys,

so I did pretty shit my last semester (personal problems + recruiting), and I somehow managed to get an offer. The "GPA cutoff" on my offer is a 3.4, and my cum. GPA is a 3.35. Am I fucked? Or do you guys think I am fine.

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might be fucked, bud

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Thank you for your interest in the 2020 Investment Banking Full-time Analyst Programme (London) at JPMorgan Chase. After a thorough review of your application, we regret to inform you that we are unable to move forward with your candidacy at this time.

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Uh oh you didn’t spend enough time on useless memorization you are in trouble now

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