Factoring in Current Semester Projected GPA for Recruiting?
Hi guys. So I have a quick question about GPA and CVs. Currently, my major GPA is a 3.4. I am about to go through recruiting and will be submitting my CV soon. I was hoping to know when, if ever, BB IBs would check transcripts. I have taken all of my advanced courses first, and have a very easy class load this semester, and expect my GPA to bump to 3.5 at least. When submitting my resume, can I use 3.5 instead of 3.4? Since recruiting ends near the end of the semester, I'm thinking that by the time they ask for my transcripts they will be factoring in my most recent semester.
Thanks!
No, because it is not guaranteed that you get the grades you are expecting (however likely). If a bank were to check and yours looks inflated, I see that as an issue.
Can I calculate classes I'm currently attending into my GPA? (Originally Posted: 11/06/2012)
I'm going to a campus recruiting event tomorrow at a different university than the one I'm currently attending. My current GPA is 3.1 but I'm doing well this term. There's only a few weeks left in the semester, can I list my GPA as 3.3 in anticipation for earning a 3.5 for this semester?
Or would this be considered unethical and possibly bite me in my ass?
Don't do it
What do you think?
I asked my professor, he said he's never heard of someone doing that so he doesn't have a definite answer. He then said that being creative and doing what it takes is a good thing and to let him know how it goes should I decide to do it.
Has he heard of people not doing it?
The GPA you put down is supposed to be a reflection of the GPA shown on your transcript, right? In that case, I don't think you would be allowed to do what you're suggesting. Anyway, you can't be 100% sure you'll get those grades - I'd say avoid it.
Retarded action
LOL
No, do not do it.
Are you being serious? And I would avoid asking that professor for any advice in the future.
If you can't tell which direction I'm going with on this, the answer is NO.
Before I get started let me just reiterate that this is a terrible idea, so don't put anything other than your real GPA as it appears on your transcript.
HOWEVER, I've always found it a bit ironic that you have to conform to (pardon the metaphor) "GAAP" GPA policies and then have to learn how to bullshit only after receiving/accepting your offer. A more realistic banking-style GPA would be something like the following...
GAAP GPA:
"Cumulative GPA: 3.26/4.00 | Major GPA: 3.41/4.00"
Pro-Forma GPA:
"Cumulative GPA: 3.6(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)/4.0 | Major GPA: 3.8(a)(b)(d)(e)/4.0
...
(a) Includes guidance for courses scheduled in next academic year. (b) Excludes courses with start time before 10am. (c) Excludes non-major courses with "participation and attendance" scores counting for more than 30% of final class grade. (d) Contains adjustment for Economics major grade inflation at [target school name]. (e) Proprietary 0.05 boost."
Seriously, the ability to do the latter would be significantly more useful for banking.
hahahahaha, +1. I think you might have forgotten to adjust for some goodwill impairment charges from that pack of rubbers that turned out to be faulty and the sheer panic that ensued during exam week. Also probably best to exclude the restructuring charges from having to switch dorms due to the spat with your roommate from disagreements on sock-on-the-door conventions. I think after these adjustments your Pro-Forma GPA is probably closer to 3.95 cumulative.
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