Undergrad failure?
I'm a rising junior with a 2.9 at a non-target. Working at a boutique this summer, and my networking is decent. I'm not even sure what subdivision of finance I want to do after graduation (S&T, IBD, WM?) but I know it's basically impossible to get FO at any well known back for my junior summer. What are my best options going forward?
Obviously from here on out I have to hit straight A's all throughout the rest of college, and go for an internship during the school year to fatten my resume. I'm reading up on VBA, trading and options this summer on my own. What do you guys think about career paths/decisions down the line?
MSF? MBA after some boutique experience upon graduation? Transfer to Baruch/Rutgers (no way I'm getting into NYU with a 2.9, right?)?
Thanks in advance.
I think you should go to Manhattan, take the elevator to Empire State's observatory floor, and then climb over the glass wall, and do yourself a favor by jumping off the building.
The Shit,
You're the man! I really hope I can one day grow up to become a closet homo just like you, and then spend my nights wanking off to GS. You're my idol.
Too late to transfer if you're a rising junior unless you're willing to set yourself back a year. A 2.9 business major is going to be a tough sell to MBA/MSF admissions
The best thing I can say is study hard and ace the next two years. If you do that you might be able to pull your GPA up to a relatively acceptable level. Then you can get some experience at a boutique firm, since you will already have an in (given that you do well at your internship). After that you can go for your MBA at a Midtier school and make sure you pass with flying colors there (if you can get your GPA up to a level of 3.5ish you might be able to get into a top tier with great contacts and work experience). Just make sure that you continue to build your contacts into the field that interests you. Attend as many events as you can on campus and always follow up with emails or phone calls. Your chances of getting in on scholastic means are slim, just means you really have to network in. Good luck man.
Oh, and another giant thing you can do is figure out what you want to do. This means that you can target who you network with and you won't waste energy networking with the wrong people.
Thanks guys. So I guess an MBA after a few years of boutique experience is the best way to go at this point? What about transferring from a mid tier MBA program to a top one? Is that uncommon?
At the top programs i'm sure transferring is a very rare instance if it even happens at all. I wouldn't even bother contemplating about that possibility. Good luck.
I am currently in an MBA program and unfortunately you really cannot transfer into better programs. I currently have a 4.0 at Drexel, but it doesn't matter. I have talked to Wharton, and while they will accept me based on that I would have to retake all my courses since they don't match up with Wharton's program. So yes you can transfer if you have an extra year that you can just blow.
If I was at Drexel I would take that offer anytime.
Edit: I don't know your full situation, shouldn't comment.
^ I didn't see your comment. What other info would be relevant?
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