I just started at a T20 Business school in the US and 3 weeks into the program realize that you need to be Top 15-20% of class in grades or Banks will cut you. Also, I am an international so the getting into IB is a challenge anyway! Can you guys please offer your thoughts in terms of which Banks care about grades and what are my options? Thank you
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Be top 15-20%... you should be above a 3.5 minimum, more like 3.7-3.8 to be competitive, especially being international - some banks have stopped sponsoring so you have less options. All banks care about grades, they have too many applicants to not judge them off of grades.
You have plenty of time. Enjoy your freshman year but grades are king and will make your sophomore and junior year easier. Also networking is huge, cast a wide net and start early
Thanks for your perspective-but I was asking about the Post MBA Associate role. Any thoughts you can share?
Banks don’t care about grades for MBA associates.
There is a clear gap in language for you based on your writing, which will be the hardest part. You need great grades if you’re at a school that isn’t grade non-disclosure and, as an international candidate, you need to show a great grasp of English.
Sorry for some of the errors-I am too sleepy and exhausted right now
Talk to 2nd years that recruited successfully at your school or your career advisers, if you have one dedicated to investment banking. They'll have a better idea than anyone here.
when you goto college....you are PAYING A LOT OF MONEY FOR AN EDUCATION.....your JOB is to get good grades...not party...not have a social life...not get a girlfriend and have lots of sex...your JOB is to get good grades.
All those other things are just icing on the cake...but if you can't get good grades...then you are just wasting your time and money. You can go party in vegas for 4 years for a lot less money.
Exactly. Well said.
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