Does graduating in the fall put you at a significant disadvantage as opposed to graduating in the spring? Could having an extra summer to use be beneficial?
I could either massively overload my schedule and graduate in the spring (and take a GPA hit) or wait until the fall. I also wasn't able to get an SA offer this summer so I could potentially have another summer to try to get one.
Thanks
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it depends. what would your gpa be if you graduate this spring?
I'm graduating in the fall and it gave me an opportunity at a BB this summer that I would not have had otherwise. For me it worked out better than graduating in the Spring
Delaying graduation usually won't hurt. But some schools may have restrictions that prevent you from applying for SA positions. Check and make sure that you can still apply for all on-campus internship positions.
And, while GPA is always important, the summer experience on your resume gives you much more credibility. Better to take a slight GPA hit if you can gain some solid work experience.
"it depends. what would your gpa be if you graduate this spring?"
I'd be graduating spring '12 so I don't really know but I'd estimate maybe a 3.1-3.3 since I'd have to take like 20 or so credits the next two semesters. If I stay an extra semester I'd guess a bit higher since I'd have a much more manageable workload each semester (maybe a 3.3-3.5 or higher). Plus I'd have an extra summer to try to get an SA position.
"I'm graduating in the fall and it gave me an opportunity at a BB this summer that I would not have had otherwise. For me it worked out better than graduating in the Spring"
That's good to hear. Do you anticipate running into any problems for FT recruiting because of that?
"And, while GPA is always important, the summer experience on your resume gives you much more credibility. Better to take a slight GPA hit if you can gain some solid work experience."
Yeah this is what I've heard. An extra semester would both boost GPA and give me an extra chance at a summer opportunity. Hmm I guess the choice is looking pretty clear unless there would be any big complications for FT recruiting.
Banks opinion on kids who graduate in the Fall Semester (Originally Posted: 03/15/2014)
Hey guys,
I was just curious if banks looked down on kids who were graduating in the fall semester. I am currently a freshman and doing a study abroad in dubai, I overloaded on classes and also landed an IB internship here at a boutique bank.
With the extra classes I am taking here, I will end up graduating a semester early. Will this affect any job offers and terms or would it be just the same as if I graduated in the spring? When would I start working if I got an offer, in the winter or would I have to find something to make myself busy with until the summer?
It doesn't really affect anything. The only time it would matter is if you were graduating late - that would mean you couldn't start on time. If you want to walk with your class in the spring, then I would just take a leave of absence and travel or something. It's effectively the same thing anyway.
Graduating late (fall) - FT start? (Originally Posted: 11/19/2012)
Hey guys,
let's say I plan to get a Master's degree (this is for Europe/London or France) and, rights before its start, am doing a summer internship at a BB and get a FT offer for the following year.
When does FT usually start? Let's say i finish my Master's degree in September/October - could I still start? What if I graduate in winter (e.g. February) - I assume that won't work? Or are there exceptions where firms let you start whenever you want (probably without training etc.)?
Thanks a lot!
FT usually starts in July, but they might let you start early (Jan-Feb). Starting late (and missing training) would probably not be an option.
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