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  2. Should I include my GPA in my resume if it is not ideal?

    Resume Advice

    So I have a 3.3 GPA. If I do not include my GPA on my resume, would recruiters assume it was even worse or would they not be turned off by actually seeing it? resume GPA recruiting ...

    56 comments8 Sep 2018 -

  3. Pass/Fail GPA and Banking

    Business School and GMAT

    I know sometimes it's alright to pass/fail some courses, but if I am a freshman, should I do this with Accounting and Statistics II? This is in the wake of covid19. I am at a school which is not really a semi-target, but can get into some certain ban ...

    12 comments26 Mar 2020 -

  4. Canadian Grades to GPA?

    Business School and GMAT

    I'm currently averaging an 83.3 at Queen's Commerce. If I apply to a bschool for my MBA in the US, what would my grades convert to on a GPA scale for any of the top schools like Harvard, Wharton, Columbia ect? All my grades are above 80 except f ...

    56 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  5. GPA as a Predictor of Success

    Off Topic

    The single biggest screening tool used in Wall Street recruiting is the legendary GPA. Get yourself a 3.8 at a target school, a decent internship or two, and you're all but guaranteed the interview. But is the candidate who pulled A's in Marketi ...

    96 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  6. How do you guys study?

    Off Topic

    I'm feeling pretty crappy right now as I just received the scores of two exams I took last week. Neither grade was what I wanted, nor expected. Since day one of this semester I've been in the library at least 5 hours a day doing schoolwork. For ...

    81 comments21 Dec 2014 -

  7. GPA Rounding- Canadian grades

    Resume Advice

    Suppose you are sporting a 3.45 GPA. Would it be acceptable to round this up to a 3.5 on your resume for BBs? Assuming you did such a thing, would you ever get asked about it from interviewers (I assume it would look bad once you told them the truth that ...

    383 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  8. getting into S&T

    Sales and Trading

    COMPARATIVELY, is sales and trading harder to get into than other parts of investmant banking? what part of banking is the hardest/easiest to get into? trading s&t GPA sales difficult ...

    105 comments25 Oct 2017 -

  9. Worst GPA for Top Business School

    Business School and GMAT

    What's the worst GPA you've heard of for getting into schools like Stanford, Kellogg, MIT, etc? Not talking Harvard et al. With great work experience, ~720 GMAT, solid essays, at what point do you think they just say 'no' regardless? G ...

    76 comments29 Jan 2018 -

  10. Getting into Investment Banking late

    Job Search Advice

    Hey guys, I'm currently going into 3rd year at a nontarget Canadian university studying Finance (my school is mostly known for our accounting program & consulting exit ops). I hadn't really known what I wanted to do till this summer but want ...

    18 comments2 Sep 2018 -

  11. Does GPA Matter?

    Investment Banking

    I have noticed that a lot of people working in PE are people who have scored first class marks in their undergraduate degree (GPA of 4.0 according to <a href=" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_undergraduate... >British undergraduate degree ...

    118 comments12 Feb 2013 -

  12. My heart on my sleeve

    Hedge Fund

    Hi everyone, I'm a long-time lurker on WSO, now seeking counsel from those more experienced. I'm coming here because I honestly have no one else to talk to... I do not want to waste too much of your time so I'll try to keep this short and c ...

    43 comments13 May 2015 -

  13. GPA cut off for PE

    Investment Banking

    I'm a senior who just got a BB offer and have a 3.7 right now from a semi target. Interviews really took a toll and in the worst case scenario I'll end the school year w/ a 3.6. Do PE firms care or is it one of those things where work experience ...

    58 comments25 Oct 2017 -

  14. How much impact will an undergraduate GPA have vs. a graduate GPA on future career? Differences between 3.7 and 3.8?

    Investment Banking

    Hello all! I just completed my masters in accountancy this may with a 3.7 GPA, and I earned an honors degree in undergrad with a 3.8 GPA. When I was an undergrad, I majored in accounting and double minored in marketing & economics. In September this y ...

    52 comments4 Aug 2015 -

  15. At what age does undergrad GPA no longer matter?

    Resume Advice

    As in, at what age do you stop putting it on your resume? GPA ...

    66 comments8 Nov 2016 -

  16. Improve GPA vs Off-Cycle Internship

    Job Search Advice

    Hey all, Looking for some advice on best next steps. I am currently in the process of interviewing for an off-cycle internship (during the Spring) that is semi-related to finance (they do modeling, and my role would be as a consultant). I have one concern ...

    23 comments19 Feb 2018 -

  17. IB Offer: Background Check- GPA

    Investment Banking

    Do background checkers or HR have access to GPA data? A friend of mine was being recruited for FT in IB and put his last year GPA (3.8) instead of his cGPA (3.4). Is this grounds for them to rescind the offer? IB GPA Background Check ...

    28 comments12 Sep 2017 -

  18. Got A 92.96 In Corporate Finance and....

    Investment Banking

    92.96 final avg and Was given an A- UN-FUCKING REAL! Only missed 1 class the whole semester, sat in the front row and participated more than everybody combined at small non-target (20 students per class about). This has to be a mistake, emailed professor ...

    65 comments17 Dec 2013 -

  19. GPA for MBB

    Management Consulting

    Hi everyone! I am a student at one of a target (think Duke) and aiming for MBB. what kind of GPA do I need to be in a good shape for these firms? Is 3.7 okay? I got 3.9+ in freshman year but screwed up last semester: around 3.6. GPA Salary ...

    42 comments26 Feb 2017 -

  20. Undergrad GPA Affects Post-MBA Investment Banking Recruiting?

    Investment Banking

    Hi monkeys, I'm going to enroll in a M7 MBA program (CBS/Kellogg/Sloan/Booth) next August. My post-MBA goal is to join a BB bank as an investment banking associate and I think the best solution is through a summer associate internship. The problem, t ...

    20 comments31 Jan 2018 -

  21. Incorrect GPA on Resume due to Mistake... Advice?

    Investment Banking

    I realized I made an error in updating the GPA on my resume after submitting it to a particular firm. My GPA is actually a 3.70 but I wrote 3.75 on my resume that I submitted for recruiting with a particular firm. My GPA was a 3.75 the semester prior to w ...

    46 comments31 Aug 2014 -

  22. GPA drop after accepting offer

    Job Search Advice

    My GPA is currently 3.5 and this was the GPA when they hired me. But after graduation, my GPA is likely going to be 3.1 or 3.2 (they still have to go through the background check to verify my GPA). By looking at my transcript, they will likely know that m ...

    42 comments21 Mar 2017 -

  23. Do banks take into account the difficulty of your major when looking at your GPA?

    Investment Banking

    So I'm a transfer at UCLA studying Mathematics/Economics atm, but I'm thinking about possibly switching into a liberal arts major (Philosophy) and doing an Accounting minor in order to position myself for a higher GPA. I was wondering if firms t ...

    41 comments9 Feb 2017 -

  24. HR Doesn't Know How to Read = Ruined My Life

    Investment Banking

    Accepted an SA offer from a top BB for Tokyo office. Everything was dandy until background check, I was asked for an official transcript. I did not lie about my cumulative gpa. I dont know if the transcript for my school (US) is typical. They way my schoo ...

    65 comments17 Mar 2010 -

  25. Should I list a sub 3.0 GPA on a resume?

    Job Search Advice

    Im not stupid, I was just lazy during my undergrad and literally did not try very hard. I have a 2.6 overall and a 2.8 in business/finance classes A lot of people say that you need to list your GPA on your resume because if you dont, recruiters might assu ...

    41 comments4 Dec 2015 -

  26. Obtained Vs. Predicted GPA on Resume

    Resume Advice

    2 Questions: (1) What do you all think about putting predicted GPA on resume? The prediction would be what your GPA would be when you graduate, three semesters later after applying for SA positions. I'm assuming it's pretty legit, especially sin ...

    34 comments17 Feb 2018 -

  27. Excluding First Semester GPA

    Job Search Advice

    Currently a sophomore at a target school. First semester of freshmen year I had a very poor GPA due to illness and other matters. Because of that my cumulative GPA is around 3.3. I've been managing to get first round interviews at BBs and other place ...

    38 comments8 Nov 2014 -

  28. How to get a Hedge Fund Internship

    Hedge Fund

    There's a lot of mystery surrounding hedge fund internships. Are they available to people who don't have connections through family and friends? How do they stack up against other finance internships? Are they viable when the end game is investm ...

    29 comments18 Apr 2018 -

  29. Does GPA really not matter after you get the interview?

    Job Search Advice

    Does GPA really not matter after you get the interview? Cause I swear it does. And I'm not talking about 3.6 vs 3.8. I'm talking about when you have a 3.0-3.3 range GPA... GPA interview ...

    36 comments29 Mar 2017 -

  30. List Your Credentials

    Off Topic

    Hey so I have lurked around this forum for a little while, and I have a request for anyone that is willing to meet it. I was wondering if people wouldn't mind sharing their resume so people could compare and maybe ease a bit of the stress that occurs ...

    89 comments14 Nov 2009 -

  31. Difference between a 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9 GPA

    Investment Banking

    How differently would a recruiter/admissions counselor consider a 3.7 GPA, a 3.8 GPA and a 3.9 GPA? 3.7 is a little low I know, but is there really that much of a difference between a 3.8 (magna cum laude) and a 3.9 (summa cum laude) coming from a state s ...

    28 comments15 Nov 2017 -

  32. What is the average GPA of graduating MBA students?

    Business School and GMAT

    Anyone know roughly what GPA most MBA students typically graduate with? Also, how important is your MBA GPA even after graduation? MBA graduate GPA We're going to assume that we are talking about top business schools. We assume this because of compet ...

    23 comments30 Mar 2018 -

  33. GPA at target

    Investment Banking

    There is a lot of talk about GPA on this forum, but I would like to hear some discussion on the role GPA plays in recruitment at target schools (think W/H/S). I currently have a 3.65 going into recruiting next semester (my school has a policy against roun ...

    38 comments5 Jan 2012 -

  34. BB HR: What is the process for checking GPA, ECs, test scores, references, criminal history, etc?

    Investment Banking

    I see couple of questions on BB background check for FO jobs every day. There are several good threads, explaining the process and everything, but advices almost never come from someone who actually worked at the BB HR. Either people speak from their expe ...

    39 comments19 Mar 2013 -

  35. 3.9 vs 3.91

    Resume Advice

    Which would you list on your resume: 3.9 / 4.0 3.91 / 4.00 GPA ...

    45 comments26 Jan 2012 -

  36. What are the chances of getting into Deloitte/Accenture

    Management Consulting

    Hi guys, Just wondering what are the chances of getting into Deloitte / Accenture technology consulting with a Canadian GPA of 3.54 for engineering master program. I know it's a bit low..but what is the reality? My undergrad cgpa was even lower so I ...

    26 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  37. How competitive is 3.7 GPA from WHYP with a very heavy course load?

    Job Search Advice

    How competitive is 3.7 GPA from WHYP with a very heavy course load? GPA score ...

    49 comments19 Feb 2010 -

  38. sub-3.5 UG gpa and offers from top firms

    Investment Banking

    Do you guys know of people who managed to land front office jobs at top bulge bracket banks and hedge funds with a sub-3.5 undergrad gpa and didn't have amazing connections or family wealth? what firms did they manage to get into? GPA hedge funds off ...

    47 comments16 Jun 2010 -

  39. What GPA will allow me to stand out and give me a chance at top banks? (GS, JPM, MS)

    Investment Banking

    I just recently finished my freshman year with just above a 3.7 GPA at a target school and I want to double major in either Math and Economics OR Math and Philosophy (and maybe add a minor if I have time). I'm also involved in 4 organizations on camp ...

    10 comments24 Jun 2019 -

  40. The GPA absolute threshold?

    Investment Banking

    Certainly, GPA can be one of the most crucial aspects of a resume and you can certainly spark some interest with great grades. But does it really matter? After talking to many recruiters about this topic, an overwhelming number are in agreement that GPA d ...

    23 comments27 Apr 2014 -

  41. 3.7 GPA at Wharton

    Investment Banking

    Is this good enough for top jobs? Should I worry about raising it, or should I just focus on extra curriculars at this point? GPA Wharton ...

    34 comments11 May 2012 -

  42. Freshman GPA- I fucked up.

    Investment Banking

    I just calculated my grades and I end up with a 3.0 (if I'm lucky, possible 2.9) for my freshman year. I'm absolutely stunned and never thought this could happen to me. My only worthwhile marks are Economics with an A and Accounting at a B+. Eve ...

    33 comments20 Apr 2013 -

  43. When to remove GPA from resume?

    Private Equity

    How far along in your career is it appropriate to remove your GPA from your resume? Asking specifically about moving between PE firms after 2-3 years of experience (so ~5-6 years after undergrad), or perhaps when applying post-MBA? Thanks GPA LMM mm later ...

    10 comments8 May 2019 -

  44. Need help, I lied.

    Job Search Advice

    Alright everybody, I get it. I am an asshole. I am sorry. I am never doing this again. I lied about my GPA. BB is asking for a transcript. I have three options: 1: tell them I wrote my major GPA instead of my cumulative GPA by mistake (which is true) 2: f ...

    20 comments24 Jan 2016 -

  45. GPA drop after accepting offer of Big Four Consulting

    Off Topic

    I got the offer with my transcript that looked good without the last semester when the hiring was conducted. But I am having a huge trouble with one 1-credit technical class and it's not required so it won't affect graduation. I think I am gonna ...

    13 comments30 Oct 2017 -

  46. Will they rescind the offer

    Off Topic

    I just finished an internship at a BB and received a FT offer. During recruitment, I had my major GPA listed on my resume (which I calculated at ~3.4) however my cumulative is a 2.9 (got hurt on a religion course and an economics course). I didn't th ...

    12 comments21 Aug 2018 -

  47. Resume without GPA? (Freshman)

    Job Search Advice

    Suggestions? Thoughts? GPA ...

    20 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  48. How much does GPA matter once it is above 3.5 for OCR?

    Investment Banking

    Hi fellow monkeys, I know this type of question has been asked a few times, but I wanted to get a more modern perspective on GPA. Once your GPA is higher than a 3.5 (the cutoff), how important is it in terms of getting selected? I understand that if all t ...

    20 comments10 Oct 2015 -

  49. 2.4 GPA- 760 GMAT- Interesting Stats

    Business School and GMAT

    Would appreciate any help in regards to my chances of getting into a top 10 MBA Program: Stats: 2.4 GPA (top 50 Uni- 4 years out of school) 760 GMAT Started own NPO Started own company out of college that grosses 2 m/yr and employs 5 people Now in Sales/R ...

    23 comments8 Sep 2014 -

  50. Consulting GPA requirements, as high as people say?

    Management Consulting

    Hey all, I only started frequenting this website a short while ago so forgive me if this has been asked to death already. Is the rep that MBB /other "top" consulting firms have for mostly/only hiring undergrad applicants with relatively high GPA ...

    32 comments8 Feb 2011 -

  51. What do I do now?- Graduating in May with two summer internships

    Job Search Advice

    Well I posted here a couple months ago trying to figure out how to get into Ibanking, and since I've changed my outlook on that career. As much as I said I could put up with the 100 hour weeks, I don't think I could stomach it. Now I'm grad ...

    24 comments24 Apr 2016 -

  52. Using "Senior Year GPA"

    Investment Banking

    I noticed the M&I resume guide advises against using Senior (Soph, Jr., etc) unless you have a special circumstance. Well long story short (blah blah blah) I finally got my ass working senior year and got a 3.96/4 and Deans Honor List. My overall GPA ...

    21 comments21 Mar 2017 -

  53. GPA- Why list only one decimal place?

    Job Search Advice

    I've seen several threads where people say you should round your GPA to one decimal place. But why would you do that? If you have a 3.54, why would you round down to 3.5? Besides, if you choose to use only one decimal, 3.45 and 3.54 would both become ...

    21 comments18 Aug 2016 -

  54. 4.3 GPA,? how to put it on a a resume?

    Business School and GMAT

    Hey everyone, So i'm an engineering undergrad and I just finished up some nondegree/premba grad business courses, and according to my unofficial transcript, I have a 4.3 Cumulative GPA (A+) If i put 4.3 on my resume for these courses, will recruiters ...

    29 comments16 Dec 2010 -

  55. Odds for top 20 MBAs? Very Low GPA, Above Average GMAT, 5 Years work EXP

    Business School and GMAT

    Hi all, I am looking forward to get an MBA soon and I would like to get some "reality check" for my chances at top 20 MBAs with 5 years work experience, as my undergrad was a sad story. Nationality: 100% Thai Final undergrad GPA: 3.13, Engineeri ...

    14 comments19 Jun 2017 -

  56. How many hours per week did you spend studying in college

    Investment Banking

    If you remember from college, how many hours did you study outside the classroom? To what degree did this depend on you major or school? Thank You as always college GPA Ivy League ...

    27 comments9 Dec 2010 -

  57. Why Does UCLA-Anderson Have Such High GPA/GMATs?

    Business School and GMAT

    According to their website, they AVERAGE a 3.75 GPA and 715 GMAT! http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x843.xml#8 When I first saw those stats, I thought that I was looking at Wharton's business page. Why the hell are their averages so high, especially since ...

    28 comments23 Jan 2010 -

  58. 4.0 GPA and No EC's vs. 3.0 GPA and Stellar EC's

    Off Topic

    Assuming all other variables are the same, would you rather hire a candidate with a 4.0 GPA and no EC's or the candidate with a 3.0 GPA and stellar EC's? I ask this because I have a strong hatred of joining clubs and a very busy schedule. I fear ...

    24 comments11 Mar 2012 -

  59. 3.6 gpa wharton undergrad

    Investment Banking

    Will a 3.6 gpa from wharton hurt, help, or do nothing for me in regards to getting a top job? Thanks. GPA Wharton ...

    24 comments7 Mar 2012 -

  60. This class is gonna fuck up my GPA yo

    Off Topic

    So I took this Market Microstructure & Electronic Trading course. The professor is a baydass and clearly knows his shit, but he also doesn't give a shit who fails. A third of the class already dropped. I kind of just feel like a dumbass when I re ...

    21 comments1 Sep 2013 -

  61. At classic crossroads- job or master's degree?

    Business School and GMAT

    Long story short: 23yo; just finished a 3yr B.Sc. in Finance; private Norwegian university; lousy 2.35 GPA (EDIT: 3.04); lots of extra-curricular activities; ~ $60k in student loans; ~ $90k gross cash; no relevant job experience; been doing okay with stoc ...

    18 comments6 Jul 2013 -

  62. 3.9 GPA- Should I redo undergrad?

    Off Topic

    So I just got my transcript from target college, and is highly disappointed in my performanse. I only has 3.9 GPA on 4.0 scale. Everyone tells me that in order to be number one banking analyst one require much attentions to detail. I feel only way to show ...

    25 comments1 Apr 2010 -

  63. Msc Finance, competitiveness and chances

    Business School and GMAT

    Hey guys, I'd just like some insight on my chances in some masters program I'm applying to (or consideting). A bit about my profile:-3.1 GPA in computer engineering at McGill. (3.3 in my last 2 years, i kinda had a really bad start). Im currentl ...

    22 comments5 Mar 2011 -

  64. GPA needed for IB interviews/jobs

    Investment Banking

    Hey there, ...

    17 comments2 Sep 2014 -

  65. What are my chances at MBB/other top firms?

    Management Consulting

    Hi everyone, I'm a senior in undergrad looking to hopefully get into a top-tier consulting firm as an analyst next year after I graduate. My junior internship was done at a law firm, as I had previously wanted to go to law school after undergrad, but ...

    22 comments14 Nov 2010 -

  66. Freshman at a Non-Target

    Investment Banking

    I'm currently a freshman at a non-target, private school in Buffalo, New York. It is highly respected in this area, however outside of Western New York it has little prestige. I have talked with a couple of Finance and Economics professors here and t ...

    21 comments19 Apr 2011 -

  67. Transferring to Ivey HBA: IB in future. Courses to take, etc?

    Business School and GMAT

    Hi, I am a high school student. I got into rotman commerce 1st year but realized that rotman is not as good as I had thought....Only good for accounting... I wish to work at IB To do this, I realized that i should transfer to Ivey HBA after 2nd year. So m ...

    18 comments18 May 2015 -

  68. How should I report GPA on a 4.33 scale?

    Resume Advice

    My university's GPA scale is e.g. A- = 3.66 / A = 4.0 / A+ = 4.33. How should I list my GPA on my resume? Currently I just put the numeric value, but I'm concerned that employers unfamiliar with my school's scale will think it's out of ...

    16 comments6 Oct 2016 -

  69. Miscalculated GPA (.03 off)- when should I inform?

    Investment Banking

    Tomorrow I have the final round of a IB firm. I ordered an official transcript in preparation of a background check and at school we had a grade on our transcript for defending our independent work. I counted it the same as my written independent work (2 ...

    19 comments17 Sep 2012 -

  70. GPA went down after initial superday / attending second superday

    Job Search Advice

    Hi guys, I interviewed for a large investment bank last Fall semester and am interviewing with them again in the Spring semester. My GPA went down from a 3.9 to a 3.8 (about a.06 drop). I am currently contesting a grade that I think could bump me back up ...

    23 comments4 Feb 2009 -

  71. What was your first semester GPA?

    Off Topic

    I had a 3.6 with 15 credits. A bit low for banking, I think (non-target). GPA ...

    22 comments23 Dec 2009 -

  72. lying about your GPA, revising it down!??

    Investment Banking

    i went to a school that gave out A+s, and my GPA was 4.1. On my resume I have 4.1/4.0 but I am thinking of revising this down to 4.0/4.0. i don't want to seem too obssessed with academics (i know, how is a 4.0 less geeky than 4.1? thing is when i see ...

    19 comments11 May 2012 -

  73. GPA: 3.7 with a 'W' or a 3.55 without one?

    Job Search Advice

    Hey guys, So I'm considering dropping a class that has the potential to mess up my GPA pretty bad. [It's an advanced physics course not even required for my major btw.] Should I drop it and keep my GPA decent, i.e somewhere between. 3.65 and 3.7 ...

    19 comments26 Mar 2012 -

  74. 3.7 GPA Double Major

    Investment Banking

    As an Econ/Math double major at a university with a target business school, what GPA do I need to get interviews at the elite bulge brackets like Goldman and boutiques like Evercore? I just finished up my freshman year with a 3.74 and I'm involved in ...

    8 comments3 May 2019 -

  75. 3.6 v 3.61 v 3.605

    Job Search Advice

    So I graduated with a 3.605 GPA, I've always listed 3.6, but should I change it to 3.61? I'm thinking that putting it out that extra decimal point shows that you are on the lower end of a 3.6, where as if you put 3.6, you could be a 3.64 maybe e ...

    18 comments13 Dec 2012 -

  76. Standardized tests or GPA as a measure of intelligence?

    Off Topic

    Personally, I think standardized tests like SAT,GMAT, GRE (even lsat for non-law school candidates actually) should be valued more rather than GPA. Or is it only my opinion to rationalize my rubbish GPA (3.3 for engineering from target /3.2 for MFE from t ...

    17 comments26 May 2013 -

  77. HOW ON EARTH CAN SOMEONE GET A HIGH GPA!!?!

    Job Search Advice

    I am honestly a very very very hard working person, studied through nights, and I still keep having Bs in my GPA around 2.93 out of 4. Every job says they want someone with high gpa because they have dedication to stay long hours, but hello!!! i did, it j ...

    16 comments4 Mar 2014 -

  78. Chances

    Business School and GMAT

    Hey everyone, So I think its time to go back to school. Wanted to see what everyone thought about my chances..-Princeton Undergrad (Economics)-3.0 cum GPA but 3.5 GPA my last two years-710 GMAT-3 years experience at PwC Advisory when starting MBA program- ...

    19 comments26 Apr 2011 -

  79. Weird Classroom Experiences: Classes, Professors, & Grades

    Other Industries

    I was wondering if you guys wanted to share some school experiences- specifically, instances where you had strange classes, professors, and/or grades. e.g. I once took a class that was heralded as the toughest finance class at my school. The professor was ...

    19 comments23 Dec 2010 -

  80. GS TMT, MS M&A, Elite Boutiques (GHL, Laz, etc.), PE (BX, Bain Cap, etc.)

    Investment Banking

    Out of curiosity, does a high-achieving Dartmouth student (3.9+, summa cum laude) have a shot at these groups and firms? gs GPA Recruiting M&A MS TMT dartmouth Salary ...

    19 comments16 Dec 2010 -

  81. Non-Target trying to get in Boutique Bank

    Investment Banking

    Hey guy's this is my first post and I'm looking for some advice on how to get into wall street via Boutique Banks. I currently am a transfer student at a non-target school with a very well respected business program (NIU) and major in Finance/Ec ...

    18 comments23 Dec 2011 -

  82. 4.0 grad from Harvard, now working at blockbuster video

    Off Topic

    Wow. I know the economy was rough in 2008, but this is just ridiculous. She's going to pepperdine law school this upcoming fall; with her grades, she could've gotten into harvard law, assuming her LSAT score was remotely decent. I guess a psycho ...

    19 comments15 Apr 2010 -

  83. Ugh frustrating GPA rounding on resume question

    Resume Advice

    CGPA: 3.86 Major GPA: 3.96 How would you round this on your resume? At first I was thinking "cGPA: 3.9/4.0, major GPA: 4.0/4.0" but then I realized it would be a bit deceptive since I didn't really get a perfect major GPA. But if I do " ...

    18 comments8 May 2011 -

  84. GPA to get interviews

    Management Consulting

    What GPA should I aim for as an Economics major at a top public (Michigan, Berkley,etc.) to get SA interviews at MBB, Booz & Co, Monitor, Deloitte, etc? Also am I shooting myself in the foot by not being a business major at their respective undergradu ...

    18 comments27 Apr 2011 -

  85. GPA question for background check

    Investment Banking

    I listed only my junior year GPA on my resume- it is 0.4 higher than my cumulative GPA which I didn't list. After getting a full time offer at a bank, can I get dinged if they don't like what my cumulative GPA is?? I would appreciate honest and ...

    20 comments6 Nov 2008 -

  86. What do these major-GPA combos tell you?

    Management Consulting

    Say you' re a MBB recruiter. You're looking at candidates from a target school for interviews. What are your initial thoughts at each one? I just want to see all of your thoughts, all feedback is appreciated. International Relations major with a ...

    18 comments29 Mar 2011 -

  87. VERY non-target: shot in the dark or give up?

    Job Search Advice

    Let me start by asserting that I know very little about investment banking, trading, hedge funds, personal equity, etc. What little I do understand, I find enthralling- specifically working a job with million or billions of dollars on the line. I realize ...

    19 comments12 Jun 2009 -

  88. I transferred institutions and do not know what GPA I should use.

    Job Search Advice

    Hi all, I transferred undergraduate universities and am unsure what GPA I should use on my resume. The transfer was mostly lateral and mainly due to financial reasons as the institutions are relatively equivalent in their national ranking. However my new ...

    6 comments31 Jan 2020 -

  89. Factoring in Current Semester Projected GPA for Recruiting?

    Resume Advice

    Hi guys. So I have a quick question about GPA and CVs. Currently, my major GPA is a 3.4. I am about to go through recruiting and will be submitting my CV soon. I was hoping to know when, if ever, BB IBs would check transcripts. I have taken all of my adva ...

    14 comments9 Oct 2014 -

  90. Who

    Investment Banking

    Delte GPA resume Analyst class ...

    14 comments1 Sep 2014 -

  91. Very poor GPA-- how to deal with resume, interview

    Job Search Advice

    Hello. I'm a rising senior student at a top target (HYPSM), but due to nothing other than being a huge slacker and missing assignments due to disorganization, I have a horrible GPA. I'm not talking like 3.4 horrible. It's sub 3.0. My major ...

    16 comments29 May 2012 -

  92. How to save my butt after horrible 2.1GPA first year?

    Job Search Advice

    Hey guys, ...

    15 comments9 Jun 2013 -

  93. Majors+GPA+Internships Question

    Investment Banking

    I am currently in penultimate year doing Actuarial Science & Finance double majors with CGPA of 3.6. My problem is I am trying to push my GPA over 3.8 but my actuarial courses (which are pretty tough) are pressuring my GPA. Should I drop Actuarial Sci ...

    17 comments15 Dec 2010 -

  94. GPA Resume Accident

    Investment Banking

    Senior in college here; I accidentally overstated my resume GPA by.03 points, 3.55 to 3.58. This was not intentional, and I feel completely retarded. I've accepted a full time position with a top 15 bank and am wondering if anyone has advice on wheth ...

    17 comments19 Nov 2010 -

  95. SA: Honestly, Can I Lie About GPA?

    Investment Banking

    Be straight with me guys, regarding SUMMER ANALYST POSITIONS IN NYC OFFICES:-Do background checks actually have access to and check GPA? Doesn't FERPA prevent any sort of request from seeing personal info i.e. GPA? Aren't these checks just to co ...

    9 comments3 Apr 2018 -

  96. THANK YOU WSO- IBD FT Offer Non-Targ

    Off Topic

    Just got a FT offer from BB (think GS, CS, DB) in NY. I am from a non-target so needless to say recruiting for SA positions was quite difficult. I ended up not even getting a first round interview from anywhere I applied, which I assume was because of my ...

    16 comments27 Jul 2011 -

  97. How do PE firms verify GPA's?

    Job Search Advice

    They don't collect transcripts and background check firms can't access your confidential academic files, so how do they do it? GPA ...

    17 comments3 Jan 2010 -

  98. Major GPA = 3.91, Cumulative GPA = 3.2 + Target. Am I supposed to list both? Am I fcked?

    Job Search Advice

    Alright so my physics GPA is a 3.91, but (yes better believe it) my cumulative GPA is a 3.2. This was mostly from doing stupid shit back in freshman year when the only courses I took were Columbia's Core liberal arts requirements and I partied/slacke ...

    12 comments6 Jun 2018 -

  99. why doesn't HR consider a 3.39 gpa better than a 3.4?

    Off Topic

    think about it: anything above 3.35 rounds to 3.4. assuming that everyone with 3.4x writes it out instead of rounding down, that would make the expected value of a 3.4 = (3.4+3.35)/2 = 3.375<3.39. GPA ...

    17 comments13 Sep 2009 -

  100. Majors- Soph looking to do math and econ

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys, I'm new to WSO. I'm a soph looking to do math and econ. Just curious as to whether firms (for both banking and s&t, bulge brackets and botiques) account for difficulty of major when they look at your resume. i.e. How much does the ...

    14 comments22 Apr 2016 -

  101. Main Factors for Top Consulting Jobs

    Management Consulting

    In order to get a consulting job, what are the main factors of consideration (assuming HYP undergrad)? In general, does a HYP 3.5 GPA and a good interview beat a HYP 3.7 GPA and a medium interview? Does major matter (i.e., if you are a math or philosophy ...

    17 comments14 Jul 2009 -

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