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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...
GPA needed for IB interviews/jobs
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Incorrect GPA on Resume due to Mistake ... Advice?
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 when I submitted my resume, which was why I...
Second masters degree, low undergrad GPA
Hey guys, Thinking of applying for a second masters degree in finance at either LSE or Oxford eventhough I have a law background. I finished a three year bachelor program in Dutch Law with a 3.0 GPA, then got a masters degree in Public International Law with a 4.0 GPA and was in the top 2% of my...
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Current Student-Athlete @ Semi-Target; Sub 3.0 GPA; 1 Year of Finance Exp (Advice?)
This is my first blog entry on here and from what I've read on this site so far (been a member for a little under a month) users have been really helpful in answering people's questions so I figured I'd give it a shot. I want to thank you, in advance, for taking the time to read this and add your...
3.2 GPA: Should I still try for a full-time position at BB IBD?
I'm an econ major with a 3.2 GPA at a top-10 USNWR school. I got dinged at all of the BB 's and the good bulk of MM banks I interviewed at last recruiting season. With my GPA, could I still have a shot at full-time investment banking analyst jobs at the bulge brackets ? My experience includes the...
MSc GPA, UG GPA or Combined GPA?
Hello all I was wondering on how i can best spin my GPA on my resume. I have a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.5. I am currently studying my (2 year) MSc and have a 4.0 GPA, however only with 5 / 9 courses completed. Should i put them in two seperate bullets? (University XXX - MSc - 4.0 GPA...
Is consulting GPA cut-off out of 4.0 or 4.3 ?
I heard that the minimum GPA to get consulting firms to consider your application is 3.5. Is this out of 4.0 or 4.3 ?
Corporate Finance GPA
I was wondering, what is the average accepted GPA to move onto the next round of interviews for a F500 Company (ranking in 300-500) from a top 25 school? Thanks!
Will I get into business school?
I'm currently a junior in college. I accepted a summer analyst offer at a middle market (Jeff/Blair/HLHZ) I am very hopeful it will lead to a FT offer after the summer. My ultimate goal is to do 2 years of banking, 2 years of private equity and then an MBA . However I will probably finish my...
Currently received offer for summer analyst: what to do for full time
Hello guys, I am junior in Penn, majoring in Engineering, with minors in Math. For this summer, I have secured Equity Derivatives Trading position in Singapore, and I have a question regarding receiving full-time offer. Well, I am mostly concerned with my gpa; every since coming to this school, my...
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At classic crossroads - job or master's degree?
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 stock investing/trading for the last three years....
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HOW ON EARTH CAN SOMEONE GET A HIGH GPA!!?!
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 just didnt work with me..... How on earth can...
Should I care about GPA still?
Last semester of senior year, job lined up, 3.5 GPA and taking a heavy/difficult courseload. I have little motivation but I know I could bump my GPA up to 3.6 if I tried. Is there any point to maintaining my GPA? I've heard that at some point you stop listing it on your resume anyway. I guess the...
Average Undergrad GPA
Quick Question: Does rigor of courses matter in undergrad in relation to IB recruitment, at all? I attend a top 20 college (non/semi-target) where the average graduating gpa is around a 3.18. I'm currently just below the average but have been steadily increasing. I'm wondering if anyone on WSO had...
Got A 92.96 In Corporate Finance and....
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 and waiting to hear back.... WTF??!
Canadian Grades to GPA?
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 for one and next to my transcript all of them say "A"...
Am I Screwed? - Currently working for a small boutique
Currently I work for a small boutique capital management firm also offering financial planning and insurance. I handle all investment operations/maintanence for our client. I would like to transition into equity research but realize I will probably have to start in a back office and work my way up....
How to know what is the best business school one can get into?
Are there any formulas that approximate this with GPA and gmat scores ? What if GPA is great and GMAT is poor or vis versa?
Low GPA/Better School v High GPA/Lesser School
Hey guys, could use some help. Currently go to a LARGE public university in the southeast. It's one of the best public schools out there, but admittedly it's not a top target school or anything. I've completed 4 semesters (currently taking a semester off to figure out some stuff) and my GPA is...
Post Degree Courses for MBA Admissions
Happy Labor Day! I'm currently taking courses to work towards my state specific CPA requirements, and have a question regarding the grades I get in these courses as they relate to MBA admissions. I graduated with my BS in Finance with a 3.6 and plan on applying to a few top 10 MBA programs in a few...
This class is gonna fuck up my GPA yo
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 read the material. But everyone who took it in the past...
Academic Overachiever: Junkie or Role Model?
In general, overachievers are individuals who perform better or achieve superior results due to excessive efforts in an academic or professional environment. I would not presume for a moment that I belong to this group unless I would not really identify myself with the issues overachiever’s have...
Does percentile matter (or do schools only care about absolute GPA)?
Some schools tend to have crazy grade inflation (where the average is close to 3.6) and others tend to have the average closer to 3.0. Does the percentile matter (say top 20%)? If so, is there a place to put this on the app? Won't be applying for b-schools until a few years from now - but just...
What are the legal criteria for denying a potential lessee and is it legal to require someone to cosign the lease?
Background: I am planning to purchase properties to rent to college students. Questions: What are legal criteria for denying a potential lessee? Can a person be disqualified based on GPA or the "disability" of alcohol addiction/abuse? Also, can a lessee be required to have someone cosign the lease...
Difference between a 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9 GPA
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 school? Does Your GPA Matter To Recruiters...
How to save my butt after horrible 2.1GPA first year?
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Does GPA Matter?
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
Standardized tests or GPA as a measure of intelligence?
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 top tier)? Some of my classmates from MFE...
Should I list a sub 3.0 GPA on a resume?
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 assume its below 2.0 or something. Personally, I...
BB HR: What is the process for checking GPA, ECs, test scores, references, criminal history, etc ?
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 experience which is kinda random, or they just...
GPA as a Predictor of Success
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 Marketing and Greek Mythology really going to be a better...
Startup Credentials in IBD/College
Read this, and please tell me if I should mention these expierences when interviewing for IBD internship opportunities and college applications:
How do you make the most of UG as an aspiring IBer
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Sophomore Summer Options - Current sophmore with a 3.4
Currently I am a sophomore with a 3.4 GPA. I believe that it would be a good idea to take classes this summer to boost my GPA up to hopefully a 3.7-3.8. Is this a good plan? On the other hand, I could end up doing a finance related internship but I'm not sure if this will help my application more...
Help last minute change of heart pre-med out
I am a senior economics major who will be graduating in may with a 3.2 gpa. I was pre-med and then decided i really didn't love it and was doing it for the money. I do have passion for helping people and definitely find the financial markets interesting. I have been active as student body treasurer...
GPA for MBB
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.
3.6 v 3.61 v 3.605
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 even a 3.69 (but who rounds down?)....
GPA at target
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 rounding GPA so I can't put 3.7 on my resume). I...
What are the chances of getting into Deloitte/Accenture
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 don't even put it in my application. I have done...
Short and to the point GPA question
Hi everybody, I have a 3.1 gpa in undergrad, recently started my msc. Should I keep the 3.1 on my resume for networking events and the upcoming SA recruiting season or should I just remove it. Cheers
Another GPA Question - School gives out A+ grades
Hi Guys, Sorry, but I have a rather stupid question. My school gives out A+ grades (4.33) and I currently have a GPA of 4.14 going into my third year. what should I put on my resume for applying to summer analyst positions? 4.0/4.0 or 4.14/4.33 ?? any recommendations or general practices with this?...
Miscalculated GPA (.03 off) - when should I inform?
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 classes worth) when I calculated my GPA. The...
Job search plan of attack
So I just got hit in a round of layoffs and I'm wondering what my best course of action is to get another suitable job as quickly as possible. I graduated in 2011 from an ivy with a 3.2 in engineering. I worked for a little over a year as a trading assistant (apprenticeship to becoming a trader) at...
How important is a low GPA to getting a finance job?
If you have a low GPA (under a 3.3), it will be an uphill battle getting into a front office Wall Street position. There are always exceptions, however. Don't let anyone tell you it is impossible. The primary way to overcome a low GPA is to start building your network with alumni, friends, family...
How important is GPA to getting finance jobs?
Your GPA is an important screening mechanism used by many firms on Wall Street to filter the thousands of resumes that have to be processed each year. If you have a poor GPA, it won't keep you from getting a job on Wall Street, but certain positions and certain firms will be harder to break into....
How should I round my GPA on my finance resume?
In general, rounding your GPA will not make a huge difference. However, on a resume it almost always looks better to have a 3.3 as opposed to a 3.25 or a 3.5 as opposed to a 3.45. Can You Round Up Your GPA On Your Resume If you have a 3.3 or lower, you may have a hard time selling yourself as a 3.5...
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