GPA for Harvard 2+2

Like countless others, I'm applying to 2+2. I have a pretty standard background, but a horrible (for hbs) gpa. I have a 3.5 overall, but my gpa has literally improved every semester. Should I apply this summer or wait until I can include grades from my senior fall?

Other information: Female rising senior at HYPSM, studying math and a social science GPA: 3.5, 3.7 in math, 3.9 in social science GMAT/GRE: I'm taking both and am expecting strong scores (750+ on GMAT). 4-year varsity athlete Volunteer/leadership position with business-related nonprofit

I spent my freshman summer working in consulting abroad. Last summer I worked in a top-ranked sell-side equity research group, and I'll be returning this summer. I hope to work in equity research after graduation, and then make the jump to industry after business school.

When do you think I should apply? Do I even stand a shot with my GPA?

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A 3.5 target GPA is good enough academically. You can do it. 2+2 entry req isnt as intense as plain MBA.

I hope to work in equity research after graduation, and then make the jump to industry after business school.
I'm confused. Isnt ER "industry" enough?
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SaucyBacon85A 3.5 target GPA is good enough academically. You can do it. 2+2 entry req isnt as intense as plain MBA.
I hope to work in equity research after graduation, and then make the jump to industry after business school.
I'm confused. Isnt ER "industry" enough?

I think he means jump from ER to industry that he's been covering.

"History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."
 
streetwannabe
SaucyBacon85A 3.5 target GPA is good enough academically. You can do it. 2+2 entry req isnt as intense as plain MBA.
I hope to work in equity research after graduation, and then make the jump to industry after business school.
I'm confused. Isnt ER "industry" enough?

I think he means jump from ER to industry that he's been covering.

She*, bro.

You've been due diligence 'd. Good day.

Cheers.
 
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BankingWaffle
streetwannabe
SaucyBacon85A 3.5 target GPA is good enough academically. You can do it. 2+2 entry req isnt as intense as plain MBA.
I hope to work in equity research after graduation, and then make the jump to industry after business school.
I'm confused. Isnt ER "industry" enough?

I think he means jump from ER to industry that he's been covering.

She*, bro.

You've been due diligence 'd. Good day.

Haha, pardon. X'ed myself on that one.

"History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."
 
stvr2013Isn't 2+2 intended for non-business students? From what I've heard, next to no one gets accepted to 2+2 with a traditional business background.

Ahhh...hence all the "diverse" talk. Sucks for OP then.

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