Hey all, I have seen across this platform a lot of posts saying that the perfect GPA for MBB is 3.7+. I wanted to know if it's actually true. Right now I am a senior in college and I have a Big 4 consulting intership coming up this summer, and my current GPA is 3.56. I'm planning to apply to MBBs for FT. Do you guys think I have a chance to get a FT offer at one of the MBBs with that GPA? Thanks.
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Your ECs will have to carry you extra hard to make up for the lower GPA, but it is still possible. Perhaps the easier route might be a Big 4/T2 role and then a lateral move after 12-18 months if recruitment fails this time around.
Got it, Thanks for the info. I have some solid ECs tho like club presidency, and I'm part of my school investment group. Do you think this can count strongly?
It might be a little harder, but it's definitely still possible. I've seen peers at target schools (who had junior summer internships with Big 4 consulting firms) get FT offers for Bain and BCG. I do think GPA matters more for McKinsey.
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