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I wish people on this forum were upfront and told more people "no" and that they are being unrealistic and won't make it because most people just don't make it. Most people on this forum are not going to make it. Getting so sick of "just grind and get a good GPA and you will have a good chance". My ass.

 

Analyst 2 in IB-M&A:

I wish people on this forum were upfront and told more people "no" and that they are being unrealistic and won't make it because most people just don't make it. Most people on this forum are not going to make it. Getting so sick of "just grind and get a good GPA and you will have a good chance". My ass.


Would love to learn more about this. I didn't mention any GPA or grind. Which side of the spectrum do you think is realistic?

 

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