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I am a junior at a semi-target with a 3.5 GPA and previous boutique IB experience. I did not get SA offer at any BB/EB because I had lower GPA earlier and hence, wasn't able to secure interviews. Is it still possible to get in GS/MS/JPM level banks for FT considering my level of experience and GPA?

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Beggars can't be choosers bro. The fact that you needed to separate out GS/MS/JP just shows how out of touch with reality you are. With your creds you be lucky to land any BB position at all.

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