I have a 1.8 GPA from a state school and 2 misdemeaner convictions, and want to work at Goldman Sachs.

Can this site please help me create a road-map? I made mistake, and didn't work too hard in college (too much partying hahahaha), but I know I m smart and can do it. I want to do investment banking or trading. If any one wants to meet for coffee let me know.

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Those who can, do. Those who can't, post threads about how to do it on WSO.
 

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>Incoming Ash Ketchum, Pokemon Master >Literally a problem, solve for both X and Y, please and thank you. >Hugh Myron: "Are there any guides on here for getting a top girlfriend? Think banker/lawyer/doctor. I really don't want to go mid-tier"
 

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