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Get into Berkley first. After that, you'll get by without SATs.

Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into SWANSONS.
 

I disagree.

SAT is really easy. I would commit 5-8 weeks to study it, and get at least a 2100 - 2300 score. In this economy, even a minute detail like that to stand out even a little would make a difference to help you get a first round interview.

You should also work on CFA Level 1, if you get it before your recruitment season for SA class, you will have a huge advantage + Berkeley.

 
George ParrI disagree.

SAT is really easy. I would commit 5-8 weeks to study it, and get at least a 2100 - 2300 score. In this economy, even a minute detail like that to stand out even a little would make a difference to help you get a first round interview.

You should also work on CFA Level 1, if you get it before your recruitment season for SA class, you will have a huge advantage + Berkeley.

What.

Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into SWANSONS.
 
George ParrI disagree.

SAT is really easy. I would commit 5-8 weeks to study it, and get at least a 2100 - 2300 score. In this economy, even a minute detail like that to stand out even a little would make a difference to help you get a first round interview.

You should also work on CFA Level 1, if you get it before your recruitment season for SA class, you will have a huge advantage + Berkeley.

"Yeah nbd yah know just study and pull off a 2300, it's really easy honestly"

^ ^ Classic WSO, thank you for that.

"I did it for me...I liked it...I was good at it. And I was really... I was alive."
 

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