Hey guys - was wondering your thoughts on how much your undergrad GPA and major matter for PE on-cycle. For context, at a semi-target (Mich LSA/NYU CAS) with a solid BB offer in a pretty top group.
Thinking about economics or poli sci, but could probably get a better GPA in poli sci. GPA would probably be a 3.7 in econ and 3.8/3.9 in poli sci.
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3.7 for MM and 3.9 for MFs. I haven't met anyone that has gotten a top MF offer with lower than a 3.9. But am interested to see if anyone on here has
Thanks for the insight! Any idea if the major is still important at all?
Know someone with top MF offer w below a 3.6
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