Screwed?
Hey Guys,
I've been a longtime WSO user but never signed up until recently.
Background Info:
Currently beginning my 3rd year of undergrad in a 5 year program (Drexel University, Econ, minor Comp Sci). I wouldn't say DU is a target school but their COOP program is a big up. Just about finishing my 6 month internship at BlackRock (Shorterm Muni buy side). GPA is currently poor but can easily be brought up to a 3.5 by next term, and even higher in those following. Hopefully, this fall and winter I will be interning after school at a little Merrill PWM office in Philadelphia. I'm currently an officer in my schools investment club, and I'm in contention to take over the vice presidency. A buddy and I set up an LLP and manage around 5k of our own money, we trade options. I am also studying to take the 65.
I would like some REAL advice on my chances at a summer analyst position at a BB after my junior year (4th year @ DU). I don't want any "You can do anything you put your mind to" bullshit. I want real advice from those with real experience.
Do I have a serious chance with my background and coming from a non-target? Or should I just cut my losses and switch to sociology and start dropping acid.
Screwed.... just kidding
Internship at BlackRock and a ~3.5 GPA by the time it counts? Seems like you're in a sweet position. I suppose Drexel is a non-target, but it's proximate to NYC which is never a bad thing. You know this already, but you'll need to network pretty aggressively...though I think with your experience and academic background, you're as well-positioned as anyone from a non-target can be.
One thing I might add is your profile, based on what you've said here, might be too finance-focused. I'm sure this isn't the case in reality, but I've at least heard that being the "finance 24/7" kid isn't always in one's advantage.
Just a general question to you: Do you think it's good to have a non-finance activity on your resume, just to show that you're not a total wall street nerd?
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