I go to a target school and I have two options right now. I could do a dual degree with Mathematics and BBA, however, it is difficult and I do not obtain two separate GPAs for both degrees (they both affect the same cumulative GPA), so my GPA will drop. I'm not estimating here but let's say that it drops to 3.5 for this example's sake.
The other option is for me to continue with just 1 degree (BBA) and have a higher GPA in this. Let's say 3.8.
Which one would be better for getting an interview/job? Which one looks more impressive?
Students with liberal arts degrees from targets break in all the time. Just go with whatever (standard major) will net you the highest GPA because that is the first eye catcher when interviewers look through resumes.
higher gpa for sure
Thanks a lot guys.
Just one last question.
Which one would you pick: 3.7 with BBA and a Math minor or 3.8 with a BBA?
3.8
I don't think you can go wrong here...but higher GPA will help you get past resume screening. BUT the best way to get past a lower GPA with no problem....Network, Network, Network.
You will be competing against kids who have a 3.8 math/econ double major. Sack up.
I'm sure you already know this (but because no one has said it yet), it depends on what you want to do........trading or more quantitative asset management, add the math....banking/consulting just max out the GPA
Thanks for all the responses guys. I have narrowed down my options. I'm either going to just do a BBA and get as high a GPA as possible or do 3 financial math classes and get a minor. The only question now is how much will the knowledge from financial math classes help me in terms of IBD/consulting?
The math classes are: 1. Mathematics of Finance (Black Scholes, Brownian motion, Markov analysis etc.) 2. Upper Level Probability 3. Risk Theory (Construction and Evaluation of Actuarial Models, aggregate claims, Markov chains, compound Poisson and ruin theory)
Do you think this knowledge will be of any benefit for me for IB/consulting interviews or even internships/jobs?
If so, I will go ahead and do this. If not, I won't.
Gpa vs Double Major (Originally Posted: 04/07/2013)
What do Sell-side firms see more valuable, to break into FO? Gpa (3.9+?) or a Double Major in something vs relevant to trading. (For example, Math/Econ, CS/Math/ etc)
CS/Math + good GPA. So both
GPA
A 3.5 GPA Harvard Comparative Literature major with a dad who works at the firm.
GPA. Be the best at one thing rather than spreading yourself thin
GPA
Ok but what about sacrificing a 3.9 for a 3.75 to get CS/Math?
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