Lateraling with a low GPA
I recently graduated, and I’m currently going through the interview process with a small boutique bank. some former analysts have gone to BBs and EB after a year or two. The only problem is my gpa is terrible. I have a 2.9 from a non target. had a bad experience freshman/sophmore year which I ended with a 1.5, but I grinded my way back up, getting all As in my finance classes and making deans list etc.
I have a good resume, internship experience in research and management consulting, and I have had no problems getting interviews if it doesn’t come up. I was able to convince these guys to look past my gpa and got another round after an intro screen.
Eventually I would like to lateral cause this bank does M&A in an incredibly boring industry, and I don’t want to spend 2+ years doing that.
is GPA a factor when it comes to lateraling to a bigger bank?
Na it won’t matter. I myself had a terrible GPA, way way under 3.0 and currently at a MM and had an official offer in hand from a top BB (Jpm, GS, MS) to lateral over. All they care about after a year is that you have some experience and can do the job. Just do the best you can now, learn as much as you can and if spots open up at bigger banks, you’ll be solid.
does gpa matter during PE recruiting, i go to non target compsci finance major 3.0 gpa, will be working at ms/gs/jpm next year at a sloid group
Can I PM you? I want to know if you can share your lateral experience. Currently at a small m&a shop and almost done with a deal. I want to lateral this year to a BB. No target and also low gpa. Thanks
Can I PM you? I wanted to get more clarity on how you made a switch to BB despite low GPA
Shouldn't be a problem - at 1 year they might ask about it given you're still such a recent grad, but around 18 months they will know you have experience.
I would take it off your resume entirely FYI. If I see no GPA I assume it's below 3.0, but no need to confirm it with a really low number.
Once you have >1 year of experience and you can speak about your story and deals intelligently, you’re gucci.
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