Any point in applying to Optiver SA 2025 with a 2:1?
I am at a target uni in the UK for Quant stuff, (oxford/imperial/cambridge), doing one of the subjects they like (maths/cs/physics). But i messed up my first year exams and ended up with a 2:1 for first year. Is there any point in applying to the 2025 Trading SA at Optiver with a 2:1, or is it just a waste of time to get auto-screened. I think I got auto-screened for Jane Street and DRW already.
I dont really want to waste my time prepping for potential tests/interviews if theres no point, i would rather just focus on the BB S&T and maximise my chances there, but if there is a chance I can make it then I will still apply (I can do the maths test for Optiver pretty easily so if I make it past the resume screen then Im pretty sure I have a shot).
I mean you can always just put 1:1 on applications... It's not like your first year counts for much in your final grade...
yeah but it asks for what grade you are currently on track for, i know im gonna get a first in the end, but i dont want to lie in case they ask for my transcript, find out it i lied, and then blacklist me.
i ended up applying anyways and immediately got the OA invitation, so looks like they dont care that much, its up to me to do well on these tests now i guess.
Friend got AC with a 2:1 from a semi-target so don't think it matters too much
OA or AC? As far as I know there is no AC for optiver. Also there wasnt even an option for any semi target on the application, the only UK unis they allowed you to choose were Oxbridge/Imperial/LSE/Warwick.
They made it to the final round interview last year. Basically 2:1 should be fine if you kill the test & have a strong maths background
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