Fucked myself over sophomore year, looking for advice on next steps
Basically what it says up there. Had a massive family emergency and another super traumatic situation happen to me right before my sophomore year that basically broke me for a semester and tanked my GPA at a semi-target from cum laude to right below that coveted 3.5. Resume has experience on it, but nothing that will get me the job on its own. Now, as a junior, I knew IB/consulting wasn't gonna be in the cards for me next summer with that GPA, but I haven't gotten a single interview in my some 200 apps to a range of industries. The other day I had a Big 4 auto reject my apps at once, even with heavy networking there. I'm not trying to be all "woe is me", I'm in a better spot mentally than I've been in a while and I don't take the rejections personally. I'm currently on track to get that GPA back to cum laude standing by the time I graduate, but I have no idea what to do or go for the next summer. I know that the road is never straightforward when it comes to careers, and I'm willing to turn this ship around, so with that in mind, has anyone been in a similar spot and have recommendations for next steps?
I had a 3.0/4.0 undergrad. Long term it truly does not matter.
Networking is key regardless of GPA, but especially with a lower GPA. Focus on bringing your grades up and networking
Networking has to be your best friend.
I graduated with a 3.4 and had 4 IB internships throughout school (albeit they weren't Goldman/ CVP). I never got one through an application portal, every single one was through an initial cold email.
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