Toronto B5/B6 IB — Is It Over?

3rd year (at semi-target) going into 4th year (class of 2025) — GPA: 3.5/4.0. Tried for B6 during SA24 recruitment and wasn't able to get into many processes.

From networking calls and other people, I realized I was at a large disadvantage because of my GPA being on the lower end.

I got my technicals and behavioural together, did many mock interviews, polished myself up, and managed to get an off-cycle with a MM in Toronto (Cormark/SCP/Paradigm) and hope to return FT.

Assuming that I return FT, will my profile still be fine to lateral to B6 IB? Or will my GPA still be a hindrance for lateral recruitment?

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