Interested in IB, No chance?
Hey, y'all! I hope everyone is staying safe under these circumstances. I am currently a sophomore at a target but I have a very low GPA. The highest I can raise it up is up to a 3.1 this semester. I've had a few health issues that caused me to leave school for a while. This is my first semester where my grades are nearly perfect. I am interested in getting into investment banking because of the skills it allows you to develop but also the exit opportunities it provides. I want a successful career in finance and I know if I could successfully manage to get into IB, I can do it. I have a good work ethic and I have my entire life except for my freshmen year which forced me to take a leave of absence from school to reevaluate myself. I don't know if I can make it because of my GPA. I applied to a couple of internships this year (for 2020) and was rejected. Are there any skills I can develop during quarantine to improve my chances? What would you recommend in my case? I'm also considering an MBA or Masters in Finance as I can raise my GPA to a 3.6 by graduation. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and respond. Hope you're staying safe and well.
'skills it develops and exit ops' we know bro, we all just wanna be rich here
Idk how strong your "target" is, but you can still definitely get interviews if its a top tier school with a 3.1. I'd make sure I'm networking like crazy, and trying to find people who will go to bat for you. I would also make sure to drill all the technical questions on the guide(s) to make sure when you do get an interview, you can crush it. You might not end up at GS or EVR, but there are a ton of solid banks you can start at -- plus you can always lateral.
Network like crazy, have a story for your grades (which you do, but be more elaborative), and be solid technically.
Depends on the target, if it's HYSPM you might have a chance
Depends on what type of target you're at but I know people who had a 3.1 - 3.3 at H/Y/P/W and got internships at more-established boutiques (not quite sure how to categorize them) such as MTS Health Partners or FT Partners. Maybe, albeit there's probably a really low chance, you can network and get a lower BB offer, but otherwise strong boutiques are probably your best bet. You can always lateral after a year when experience matters more than GPA
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