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If you want it to be tossed, yes.
Just put 3.0
a 3.0 is still bad...
Lol. Jk I like your posts Budfox. Do what you've been saying- get a msf or mse. Obviously you will do better bc you know its importance / impact. I think you should either get a year of experience under belt and go to grad school. You will be 24-25 thus not too old for an anlayst role. GL and keep WSO updated.
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Just spitballing but I assume he would be recruited based on his master's brand name, program and GPA. I feel like it would especially easier if it was through OCR, also bc it's been a while since I've filled out an online application.
So do not put the 2.9 on there? I feel like if i don't put it on there they will think its even worse.
I'm just a young monkey, I haven't gotten there yet. But- I'd say focus more on getting into a good program, then worry about the Ugrad gpa
I would hide the GPA...why call it out. Everyone is sure to read it if its on there.
But from what I read, they assume its TERRIBLE if its not on there... Put 3.0 and pray
Don't put 3.0 man. Common, would you rather risk failing a background check because of GPA, or not put the GPA and still get atleast a few interviews. Put 2.9 or don't put anything. Also, make sure you do well for your MSF, and a lack of UG gpa will look less awkward.
how are you going to get into a good MSF program if your a math major with a 2.92? seriously... unless you have amazing recs and high GMAT/GRE
Just put a 3.0 and realize you are going to have to network. You have a degree in Math which is 3x harder than a finance degree. Please, I have a damn masters in finance and will admit math is much harder. You talk to finance professors who are honest and they will tell you finance is for people who couldn't handle top level math. Not a knock, but hey, it is the truth.
With networking you will be fine. Have a story, but don't apologize too much. You have a B average which is fine. Sure you are not a 3.9 superstar, but who gives a shit. This is glorified data analysis, not rocket science. I personally would say your 2.9 in math = a 3.5 in finance.
I find it funny how everyone in this thread is shitting on your 2.9 in math. This is because everyone is still in school and thinks GPA is some magic badge they wear in life. No one gives a shit past the 1st interview. Now I am not saying GPA is worthless and people should not care. You should try and get the highest GPA possible, but lets be real. I know plenty of people who have a high GPA because they know how to take a test, they know what the professor will look for, etc. This is a valuable skill of course, but GPA does not always mean you are smart or you are stupid.
Personally, I would hire a 3.0 over a 3.9 any day. You get kids with 3.9's thinking they are king shit and thinking everything in school is applicable to real life situations and they completely fuck shit up. I would rather take a 3.0 that had a legit reason (hard major/ family situation/ worked and went to school).
OP u r fool of shit no math major has that low of a gpa
doesn't the OP do a masters in math at Berkeley or was that someone else? IMO don't put down a GPA especially if you went to a reputable school. people will assume you're smart/hard working enough even without seeing a GPA. But once you see that 2.xx you automatically have doubts. Even if its a Harvard grad.
Personally, I understand. I had a sub-par GPA myself but I graduated from an ivy back when GPA wasnt as big of a deal. I believe mine was around a 2.9 as well or a low 3. So I think I'm lenient. But still- when I see that gpa in a pile of 3.5-3.9s even I get turned off.
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