Recently found out that I got a 2.2, narrowly missing a 2.1 by a handful of marks at a top target (Oxbridge, LSE).
Does anyone here have/know of anyone with a 2.2 but managed to break into high finance (IB/PE) anyway?
Would love to hear any stories/pearls of wisdom to help keep the faith 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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