Low GPA, lots of experience, wtf do I do?
I've spent a lot of time scanning through this site and others trying to find insight on breaking into the industry with my background. Finally decided to post something myself to get some more catered advice.
Here's the sitch:
-Non-target but top 50
-PWM internship
-Middle market M&A advisory internship
-CRE investment internship
-GPA (2.6/4)
Here's where I'm struggling:
1) I can't make it past prescreens because of my GPA (and if I lie they'll def verify later on so it's not worth it)
2) I have lots of experience but it's all scattered and I feel like it's weighing negatively on my applications
3) I'm interested in industries where I have little to no experience
I'm looking to get into either CRE or trading (would love to work at a quant fund like AQR, Citadel, Two Sigma, etc) but I have CRE training and zero quant experience. I'm also debating if I should study my ass off to get into a top grad school and then try again with a (hopefully) better GPA and more academic credentials.
I should also say that I admittedly haven't started networking super hard yet but that's a result of me being unsure about where I want to target.
All in all, I'm confused, and I would love to get some feedback on my situation.
First of all, I am sorry about your parent. These things can hit students hard and has had an impact on your degree.
IMO: * what you mentioned already - try getting into the best grad school possible and combine your existing experience/network with the preferred major. Really, really focus on graduating with a high GPA this time and apply early on during your courses for internships, work placements, programs, etc
edit: - entrepreneurship - unique, special skills (maybe you can sing, are good at sports, you can model, or whatever extraordinary skills people possess to make a living)
Good luck!
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