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?

 

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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SaucyBacon85:
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?

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

"History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."
 
streetwannabe:
SaucyBacon85:
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?

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:
SaucyBacon85:
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?

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."
 
stvr2013:
Isn'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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