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MBA Admissions: GPA vs Program Prestige/Major?
I can graduate this year with a 3.87 GPA and a degree in economics or spend another year pursuing a Finance degree at a top 10 undergraduate business program. My ambition is to work in Investment Management and get into Wharton or HBS for my MBA someday. I desperately need help with this decision....
Exchange program or improve GPA?
I have 2 choices: - Go for an exchange program at National University of Singapore (top #15 uni according to QS). Pass or fail grades; doesn't affect GPA. I've been to Singapore a couple of times so it's not for fun or anything, purely to help my resume. OR - Stay back and finish the remaining...
How much does major GPA matter versus cumulative GPA?
Hello, I am a rising junior at a non target university (Pace university). I did really poorly academically my first year at another non target (the program and environment wasn't right for me so I transferred out) but have since gotten nothing but A's. I currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and...
Job for me
Hi guys, I go to a top 15 state school and a top 20 undergrad business school. I am graduating in the spring and currently have a 2.8 gpa but am hoping to end with around a 3.0. I have had a few great internships through networking such as working at an investment firm and another at a major player...
Poor GPA, Target School: How to Approach FT Networking?
Hi all, I'm a rising senior at a target school with a shitty gpa (approx 2.9). There's no reason to beat around the bush here, but I had some family issues that lead to some excessive partying and shirking of responsibilities (which became a bit of a vicious cycle). Regardless, the summer has been a...
Resume GPA Rounding for Experienced Hire
I have worked with a Big 4 firm for the past 2 years, and wanted to transition into bank analyst role. I know banks are strict about GPAs. I had an undergrad GPA: 3.55; wanted to see if I can round up to a 3.6? Do Banks ask experienced hires about their transcripts even after 2 years of being out of...
Odds for top 20 MBAs? Very Low GPA, Above Average GMAT, 5 Years work EXP
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, Engineering, 2-3 D+ and 2-3 C in quant subjects ( first year...
*desperately need advice* Is transferring to "Re-boot" your GPA a dumb idea?
Hey guys, first of thanks for reading. If anyone can provide some advice on my situation it would be much appreciated. My situation is as follows, I'm currently entering my third year of university with a GPA of ~3.0 ish at a target school. Long story short, I had family issues a while back that...
Chance Me?
Chance me for Equity Research / IB? -Target School -GPA 3.5; SAT 2330 -Some connections to Goldman and JP but I have no idea how to leverage them -White male (but technically hispanic although it has literally never factored into my life; should I put this?) -Co-founder and head of alumni relations...
Berkeley Econ vs. Haas vs. USC Marshall vs. Indiana Bloomington
Hi guys, I currently have a big decision to make. I'm hoping you guys can give me some input. I am currently studying at UC Riverside, and I just got an admission letter from UC Berkeley, USC, and Indiana University - Bloomington. I am hoping to break into IB in the future. From my understanding,...
Minimum hours?
So I recently transferred schools and I will only be here for 1 semester before I apply to banks in the fall. However, I am having to drop 2 classes this semester (due to professor's teaching/grading) and will have
IB Offer: Background Check - GPA
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?
MBB GPA Drop
So just got my semester final grades back. I accepted an offer for a BA/A/AC role this fall after receiving the offer. A lot of my time was spent focusing on the interviews. My GPA was already on the low end before I got the offer (3.5ish) and has now dropped to the low 3.4s. Should I be concerned?
GPA Listed
I recently got an interview with a firm and had the phone interview and landed another interview. I wanted to ask if the way my GPA is listed is misleading or may lead to trouble; I do not even want to risk something like this happening. The GPA on the website application asks for "Current...
is no cGPA on resume an auto ding?
have heard conflicting views on this... for those in the industry going through resume screening.. would you toss the resume altogether? cgpa is 3.4 and 2nd year GPA is 3.8
summer internship advice
Hello, I introduced myself on here before, and got great and honest feedback. I am a rising junior worried about an internship this summer looking for great advice. I'll go to a non-target school with a 3.0 GPA, I am heavily retaking classes in order to break into investment banking (end goal 3.6)....
Graduating Early VS small GPA Boost
My question is on graduating in 2.5 years with a 3.0 and a degree in Economics from a nontarget, or graduating later with a 3.3. I got two D's in Comp Sci 220 and French 101 my freshman year, retaking these courses would bump my grade up to a 3.3. Is it worth it? I've managed to study international...
Semi-Target with low GPA Resume Help!!!
I'm coming from a semi-target school and am looking into a consulting internship with MBB and big 4. Don't hold back!!!!
Low GPA, junior summer internship? Help??
I'm a female rising junior at NYU CAS studying economics. I have a 3.03 GPA and I want to recruit in the coming fall, however, I worry that I won't be taken seriously by any of the firms that recruit at my campus. I'm not sure which career path attracts me right now, to be honest I'm very confused...
Amazing referral but lacking GPA
I used to work valet at a nice hotel. There I met a very inspiring man, whom I will not name. He is famous and worked in the industry. He has become a friend of mine and now he has been referring me to people he used to work with because I told him what I was interested in. However, I decided to...
How much does GPA matter after first job in real estate?
How much does undergrad GPA matter after your first job if you are trying to transition to a CBRE/Eastdil investment sales analyst position in a major market after 1-2 years of relevant work experience in real estate? Also, do MM REPE firms still care about undergrad GPA after you've been working...
Need help, I lied.
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: fake transcript 3: send transcript in and hope...
Will I get dinged for this for recruiting?
Hi guys, I'm currently going through Ocr recruiting at my school. My semester just finished but I did a lot worse in some classes than I expected and my gpa drop to a 3.31, but there are a few courses which the professor said they were going to change my grade and also dropping a few. On my resume...
GPA for VC, post-IB
For someone who goes through the standard two-year program at a niche, well-respected TMT investment bank ... how important is GPA when it comes to recruiting for top/mid-tier VC firms? Any input is welcome, and thank you in advance.
My heart on my sleeve
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 concise. However, I come to you now with my heart on my...
3.6 from Duke
where does a 3.6 from Duke put me in terms of IB recruiting? realistically what are my options?
High School Junior in Northeast Looking For Business Schools
Hey WSO , This is my first post on WSO , how exciting! Anyways, I'm a 16 year old junior in high school, and I am totally going into a finance or economics major in college. Since you are all either in business school or established in the field, I thought you guys could give me some pretty good...
GPA for PE recruiting post 2 years in IB
Do PE firms care what your GPA in undergrad was if your recruiting as an analyst at an IB? My GPA is 3.5 and has always been - interned at reputable place and going to a reputable place with strong recruiting - go to a target school - but if my GPA falls to 3.4 is that going to hurt me significantly...
Combining GPAs from 2 Universities
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How much does GPA matter once it is above 3.5 for OCR?
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 things were equal, you would pick the one with...
GPA Standing Question
Class Rank
Hello all, I am a finance major at a target and will be ranking within the top 3%-5% in the program (not sure exactly where for this year, just basing on previous year cut offs). I am wondering, from a recruiters perspective, is this "good enough" for top firms ( MBB , JP , Goldman, etc) in finance...
How much impact will an undergraduate GPA have vs. a graduate GPA on future career? Differences between 3.7 and 3.8?
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 year, I will be pursuing another master degree in...
3.75--> 3.8 GPA Rounding
Just wondering if this is acceptable? I have been browsing on the forums and it looks as if more people say don't do it then people who say do it. I am confused though, because aren't unofficial transcripts usually attached to your application? So when they see a 3.75 on the transcript and then read...
Doubts about the competition at a Business School
Hi everybody and thank you for reading this post. I got accepted to a Master in Finance in one of the main universities in Europe (the italian one) but I am still doubtful about going or not going.. I don't have enough money to finance everything and I will have to get a loan in a bank (I would say...
How do you guys study?
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 the homework questions I don't understand I go to the...
What is the average GPA of graduating MBA students?
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 competitive nature of high finance. However, many of...
GPA at a Semi-Target
Going to be a junior at a semi-target (think top 20 school). 3.6-3.7 GPA Econ major and Financial Econ minor. Also did an internship at a boutique investment bank doing equity research and will be doing merchant banking this summer. Have been networking with alumni, doing informational interviews ,...
IS Undergrad GPA considered for buyside/lateral recruiting?
I'm a junior at a target(Ivy) that is joining a BB this summer. Since I am taking harder classes now that I have my offer, my GPA is going to dip a little. I was just wondering if GPA matters down the line. Specifically, do I need to keep my GPA up for buyside recruiting or lateraling? Some people...
MsF: Can a 700 GMAT (req. min. 600) offset a 2.7 GPA (req. min. 3.0) in a Tier 2 university?
Hi guys, I have a low GPA (2.7) and I am going to apply to a Finance Master in a Tier 2 University (RSM). Their requirements, among others, are: - Minimum GPA of 3.0 - Minimum GMAT 600 - They will "decide if a GPA is sufficient or not" Do you think a GMAT of 650-700 would be enough to offset my low...
Undergrad Summer Recruiting Questions - Grades, Reaching Out and Standing Out
I was wondering how firms felt about excluding your CGPA on your resume when applying. I have a 3.2 - 3.3 (semi-target, Canada) and have been advised to exclude it from my resume during recruiting. I've been successful at landing summer internships by doing this, but not for front office finance...
High GPA economics major but internships aren't in finance?
I go to a large state school in the South ranked around 50th overall. I am a business economics major with roughly a 3.89 GPA. The past two summers, I interned with large-scale corporate retail buying and merchandising thinking I'd go into marketing or related. After actually taking finance and...
Quick GPA question: 3.9 or 3.93
Not sure if it really matters, but I know some people might prefer to go with one of the options. What do you guys think I should put on my resume?
The GPA absolute threshold?
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 does matter, but only to an extent. Firms set...
Excluding First Semester GPA
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 places by completely excluding my GPA from my resume...
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Factoring in Current Semester Projected GPA for Recruiting?
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 advanced courses first, and have a very easy...
Listing GPA / GMAT / SAT scores
I'm pulling together a resume for HF recruiting, and I know many people that have all three metrics - UG GPA / GMAT / SAT scores - listed on their resumes (a guy told me that "everyone loves being able to quickly quantify intelligence"). I have a really shitty GPA (3.1) though from a good school, a...
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2.4 GPA - 760 GMAT - Interesting Stats
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/Relationship Management at large US Bank I...
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