SEO Application-- should I bother?

so i started the SEO application a while ago and they keep sending me those automated emails saying my application is due soon. well, after last quarter my GPA kinda plummeted (got my first C in an advanced math class cuz i was planning on double majoring in math... bad idea.) so now its a measly 3.2

yet my leadership experience and work experience are literally some of the best on campus as a sophomore. im not trying to brag but in those two areas im very competitive in, in terms of the school i go to (two finance related internships including one at Morningstar another at boutique pwm, started my own non profit, and head of the biggest finance club on campus) obviously all the HYPS kids probably have me beat, but from my midwest target im definitely in great shape in terms of experience.

then again, i feel like none of that really has any value when you have a low gpa. im happy its still early in my sophomore year and i have 3 quarters of classes to take easy classes and work my ass off to get that GPA back in the 3.5 safe zone, but as for right now should i even bother applying to SEO? in my mind GPA is the absolute most important thing when applying for programs/jobs (given that youre coming from a target) so should i even waste my time finishing the application for SEO?

thanks a lot

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There's two hurdles with regards to most things.  Yourself, and the person who's judging you. I say be bold enough to apply. and let the interviewer judge your application.  Think that you can do it, and go ahead with that app setting your foot forward.

Say you don't get in, then this would not be one of those stories that goes, "what if I had applied..."

Most people regret things that they pass up on (aka not taking the courage to carry out and follow through on a goal). rather than things that they do (aka use your imagination)

PM if you have any other questions about your candidacy.

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