Sorry to be one of those! Serious Advice Needed not many callbacks even with good assessment performance (Quant)+ Option to Pursue Funded Startup

Hi all despite strong signals (Akuna 201, competitions, advanced projects, actual research under well-known profs) I’m not getting many callbacks and obviously no offers. I’m a non-Asian international student, OPT-eligible, with no need for immediate sponsorship as I’ll become a permanent resident after my work permit expires.

 I’ve attached my resume below. I’m looking for some harsh feedback on whether I’m over-signaling, underselling key things, or if the market bias is just that real right now (or absolutely any comments anyone would like to provide, I know doing this is annoying) I’d also appreciate takes on whether it’s smarter to go all-in on my platform project instead of continuing to reapply this season or in general, kinda discouraged at the moment (about applications, I still trade and read in my free time). Thanks so much to everyone that takes the time to read.

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