GPA Options
For IB analyst jobs, and other finance positions, is it ok to list something more specific than a major GPA? I just finished undergrad with an overall of 3.38, and an economics & finance (double) major GPA of 3.45. Because a few senior econ/finance electives killed my major gpa, do the below options make sense? They would be around a 3.6-3.7.
"Core Economics and Finance GPA: 3.6ish" - Includes all non-elective Econ/Finance classes: 2 intro classes, 5ish intermediate classes, investments, and couple others - about 10 in total
"Core Economics/Finance/Accounting GPA: 3.65ish" - Includes the classes from above plus two accounting classes
How would recruiters react just by looking at those GPA phrases next to my overall gpa? And how would an interviewer react, given the explanation of the calculation? Will they ask for a transcript (ok if they do - just wondering)? I'm at a liberal arts school, pretty non-target. And yes, getting an interview is my first concern, just want to figure this out.
Might as well have GPA 4.00*
*Note: Excludes courses with enrollment below 34, introductory courses and non-core enrollment.
I would not include the phrases.
It's ironic though, because banks have been doing this forever when the show themselves at "the top" of a league table...
That's like saying can I list that I went to Harvard when all I got from them were a couple recruitment brochures.
Education Harvard*
*Did not actually attend, watched selected lectures on computer
In fact MIT has this program where they provide free classes to everyone. So yes, you can technically be an MIT graduate as well.
Thank you, jackofalltrades. Everyone else: I'd like to sarcastically thank you. Because this is important to me, and I am very unknowledgeable regarding the subject, I would have appreciated forward, direct explanations as opposed to attempts flame me by making gross exaggerations. Especially you, wallstreetmonkey123 - I have noticed a pattern of you being unhelpful. Thanks again, jackofalltrades.
Bottom line is: go with the convention - cumulative and/or major GPAs. If you start throwing around other figures including some classes, but not others because you didn't perform as well, the grades will lose all meaning.
By the way, nice spot jackofalltrades - I was thinking the exact same thing - "We are #1 in M&A...deals done between January 16 and March 11 in terms of fees paid in rubles"
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'preciate it. I was going to include it but will leave it off now.
BankonBanking, would you include a major gpa of 3.45-3.5 (can't remember exact #) if the cum. is 3.38?
I'm going to give stupid answers if you ask stupid questions like this. And don't say there's no stupid questions.
Hey it can be the dumbest question on earth, but I had to ask it b/c I need to know. If that makes me ignorant, fine. I posted it because I know there are more knowledgeable people here.
What do you guys think of listing the GPA for your minor(s) along with cumulative and major GPA?
If you major GPA is higher than your cumulative and pushes you into a higher tenth, then by all means list it. It's not going to hurt you; it's a solid GPA.
No, in general, I don't recommend listing your minor GPA - stick with major and/or cumulative.
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Thanks BankonBanking - always appreciated.
That's why you're not going to break into banking.
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