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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...
How can a low GPA Computer Science major get a consulting internship interview?
I am a incoming sophomore studying Computer Science at the University of Michigan. I have a low gpa (3.0 - 3.2). I have demonstrated leadership on campus (elected student government officer) and I have worked several part-time jobs. I am spending this summer (summer after freshman year) interning...
Computer Science Major - Great (?) School, Crappy GPA
Hi, I am a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan who is a Computer Science major, but my GPA is low (3.0-3.2). What can I do to maximize my chances for a good summer internship for my junior year (at BBs like GS , MS, JP Morgan, etc.)? What kind of internships should I shoot for next summer...
3.2 GPA rising sophomore
I'm a rising sophomore with a 3.2 GPA at a semi-target. I'm doing an online internship this summer for a boutique investment management firm, and I have leadership positions in a few big clubs on campus (non-finance related), but otherwise nothing. How screwed am I for recruiting next summer? Should...
Which M7 + Tuck Business School is most forgiving on low (
Of the M7 and Tuck, which is the most forgiving in terms of low GPA? I have a 2.8 GPA but assuming everything else on my application (WE, Extracurriculars, Recs, Essays) is stellar and I've taken 8 quantitative non-credit MBA-level courses at an M7 school since graduating and gotten straight A's,...
A bad fib to start off networking, Low GPA
So I'll start at the beginning. I messed up and I messed up big. My first 3 years in college I was slacking...short and simple. It was my fault. I missed classes, was disorganized and even failed a few courses I had no business failing. I had no end goal in sight and was just going through the...
Offering to Work for Free as a Postgrad
I went to an ivy and graduated with a 2.8 gpa and no relevant internships. I hate myself for it, I fucked around all of college and have no excuse for it. At this point, I know I need to get some experience and just get my foot in the door somehow. I was thinking of speaking with some real estate...
Should I include ACT on resume if I don't include GPA?
I went to an ivy and did not work nearly as hard as I should have in college. I have no excuse. I didn't have my priorities straight and had too much fun in college. I graduated with a 2.8 GPA and I hate myself for it. As a result, when I'm applying for jobs I don't put my GPA on my resume. I got a...
Low GPA, Online Apps for RE Investment Sales
Which Alternate Quant Classes to take for Top 10 MBA
What kind of quantitative classes should I take if I am taking extension courses for an alternate transcript to make up for low grades in my undergrad econ/math classes? Can I take finance-related classes like valuation/derivatives/statistics or do they want to see differential calculus/linear...
Going to grad school to go to.. grad school?
Would it be wise to go to a cheap in-state grad school for math or statistics and get all A’s, and would that in turn help build a stronger case for top schools for masters in financial engineering (Columbia, Berkeley, Stanford) or a top 10 MBA? I do not have a strong quantitative background (...
Given my situation, do I still need to put my undergrad GPA on my resume?
I had a 3.2 GPA as an undergrad (graduated last December), but will be starting a masters program at a well-established program this autumn. After my first semester at this masters program, will I still need to put my undergrad GPA on my resume? Could I put simply "Dean's list recipient" under my...
If I get a 4.0 in a masters (highly respected program), will this offset my 3.2 UG GPA?
Can acing a quantitative masters offset a mediocre undergrad GPA when recruiting for management consulting firms?
If I have a masters degree, does my undergrad GPA still matter?
I'm graduating this term with an econ degree from a USNWR top 5 school, but I had a mediocre 3.1-3.2 GPA. I'm going to be getting a masters degree in industrial engineering from a pretty reputable program in the southeast. After I have some form of a GPA as a graduate student, does my mediocre GPA...
What happens to IB Analysts with low GPAs?
Hey guys, Been pretty happy with the BB IBD offer I've been sitting on for the past few months. And never really though seriously about what comes after the 2 year stint. Incoming analyst with a non-GS/MS/ JPM BB (think CS /BAML) within a decent group with a flat 3.6 GPA. Even then, I definitely...
What industries are still open to low GPA ?
Hi everyone, I'm taking a gap year because in the first two years of college I had hemiplegic migraine headaches that occurred spontaneously but was somewhat controlled by my usage of migraine medicine. Unfortunately for me my grades suffered terribly due to the side-effects of the medicine that I...
Semi-Target 3.2 GPA
I'm a rising junior at a top 20, semi-target school. I transferred to my current school and I now have a 3.2 gpa. I have committed to studying abroad in Beijing this upcoming semester and will be missing the fall career fair and info sessions. I do have good ECs though; assistant treasurer of...
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The IB interview low GPA question... oh yeah, ADD/ADHD.
I was diagnosed with severe ADD as a kid - like, REALLY severe, like "here let's put you in a separate desk with blinders in the corner away from all the other kids like some sort of leper" severe - but after a long hard road I powered through the bulk of my disability and got into one of the upper...
Portfolio Analyst to MBA
Hi Everyone, Currently I have been working for an investment management/wealth management firm as a portfolio analyst-> research analyst. Think (Hall Capital, Pzena) but just a tiny bit smaller. We work with HNW, UHNW, and Institutions. -6 months commercial banking (different company) -2 years...
The Mistakes of an Aspiring Analyst
Hello Fellow Monkeys, I’m 25, unemployed and recently graduated from a top-ranked university with a low GPA . I’ve cold e-mailed and cold called as many people as a Chinese phonebook. My daily schedule starts at 5 am to work out (lost 60 pounds) and then to immediately apply and network for...
Low UG GPA, High MBA GPA. Job Prospects at consulting firms, IBs?
Hi guys, I was wondering whether having a low UG GPA(2.7/4) would make it difficult for a MBA student with a high GPA to get a job in consultancy firms or investment banks? Given he has all some work experience for other large companies during the MBA and has developed several successful...
Starting a Hedge Fund Straight out of College with a 2.0 GPA
Alright so, there are two guys at my non-target school that are really starting to get on my nerves. One of them is a biology major and the other is an econ major. They both have ~2.0 GPAs and have very weak quantitative skills (took calc1 with both of them and they both failed, even though it's a...
Low Undergraduate GPA - Military
I am in the military and was accepted into a 10-15 ranked MBA program. I had to defer admission and will start the fall of 2014. For the last 4+ I have been an officer in the Marine Corps. My undergrad was at a very good but very unique school. My gpa at said school was very low (2.6). My GMAT is a...
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Advice on getting into a target b-school for IB?
Hi, I have an UG 2.9 GPA in Biology from a non-target. No background in finance. I was wondering what could I do to have a finance career in IB . I figured I would have to retool by getting a MSF , MS in Commerce, MMS, or 2nd Bachelor's. I know for IB prestige, high marks, and great OCR from a...
Need help with graduate school in finance
I am an economics undergraduate who is going through a quarter-life crisis and am wanting to pursue a masters degree in finance to enter the private sector. My GPA is 3.65ish and will most likely be around a 3.7 by graduation. I want to find a strong program that I will be able to get into, in spite...
Help! Top Public (i.e.-UCLA, Berkeley, UVA) with 2.7 GPA... - Dire situation
Ok here's the deal. I'm in a dire situation and in some serious need of actionable advice. I'm a graduate from a top public (one of the schools above) with a subpar GPA. What are my options going forward to break into IBD ? I know I've already graduated with a terrible GPA and am seeking...
Damage control - what to do?
Hello guys, Let me start by introducing myself a little bit. I'm a 20 year old third year student of Business Economics (BSc) and second year International Law (LLB) student at an university in the Netherlands. In my first year things went pretty well. Not super good, but not too bad either. My...
2.7 GPA at Semi-Target School: how to fix?
A little bit of background first. I applied to, and got accepted into actuarial science at NYU Stern. My freshman year, I ended with a 2.4 because I partied too much. During my first semester of sophomore year, I found an internship at a fund raising place for hedge funds, and after working 3 months...
I-Banking
Hi All, I come from a LAC on the west coast. A good school but not non-target. I was pre-med but have always loved finance and I changed last minutes to work in the finance world. Honestly I would love to get into ibanking but need some guidance on where to start. I have a 3.2 gpa and am an...
How to address low GPA in an investment banking interview
Hi guys, over the next several months, we'll be profiling common investment banking interview questions our students get often, as well as our recommendation for how to answer them. For each question, we'll follow a simple template: 1) a brief description of how to think about these questions, 2)...
Interview with Low GPA
I was recently contacted by a firm's HR for a phone interview for a recent graduate position in AM . I have been working for about 1.5 years. The firm also asked for my transcripts as well. I had a low GPA at a top public school and did not disclose the GPA in my resume. This firm appears to be...
Give this Resume and Cover Letter Your Toughest
I need your help and any advice you may have to offer. Please do NOT hold back! I have had several friends look this over but I am turning to you all now. I am trying to get into Trading and will be graduating in December. I attached my cover letter and resume. My cum. GPA is low (2.7) because I...
Emailing senior recruiter
I have the email address of a Bloomberg senior recruiter. My GPA is 2.7 (crap I know) and I was wondering whether there's a point in contacting here to improve my shot of getting into Bloomberg? If so, what should I email her with? I was thinking of a simple I'm interested in a post in your...
Update on the 2.0 Hedge Fund Sensations
Alright guys so I found out some more information about these guys at my school who are starting a hedge fund. I learned today that they only have $3000 in their account so far and that they are leveraged 200:1 and trading 30 year bond futures. Furthermore, in every trade they make they only hold...
Should I bother with the numerical and verbal reasoning test?
Deutsche Bank asked me to complete a numerical and verbal test recently but from my knowledge they DO NOT screen CVs until AFTER the tests. This would be fine in normal cases but the problem is that I have a 2.7 CGPA. My concern is that Deutsche bank would simply screen out my application even if I...
low gpa, any hopes for me in buy side?
Hi guys, a friend of me showed me this wonderful website and has allowed me to do even more research. I was hoping you guys can help me answer some questions, it would greatly be appreciated. Like many other people who post on these forums, I am a young college sophomore with about 3 years of...
Between undergrad and grad school
I graduated with a low GPA from an average state school (think U. of Florida, Texas, etc.) but I managed to still get into IB at a middle market firm. Looking ahead to grad school, what can I do between now and applying to grad school to help better solidify my application? Besides scoring well on...
Where to from here? Non-target Senior.
I'm a finance and economics majors with a 3.33 GPA and I do have an internship this summer at a Federal Reserve Bank, but it's not finance or economics related, more MIS/Management I suppose (I have some programming knowledge). I go to an absolute non-target as well. I suffered from not having any...
Terrible undergrad, no exp - what are my options...
Besides never entering finance? I am graduating in May with a lovely GPA of 2.2 or 2.3 because: a) I have been a terrible student for quite some time despite having the intelligence, b) struggled with depression and chronic back pain (finally admitted I needed help and am dealing with those issues...
Columbia University?
What's going on everyone? So I have a 2.9 GPA and major in History. I'm also studying my ass off for the CFA (Level 1) in June. I'm currently looking for internships as well. But my question is, do you think with all this going is it worth it to enroll into Columbia University (Business Certificate...
Just Want to Say Thanks.
What's going on everyone? First of all, I've been browsing this site for about a year now and it's helped me a lot. I'm graduating from a "non-target" school and major in History and have a overall 2.9 GPA. I figured there was no way I was getting into finance even though I love it. It's almost been...
sophomore resume - no work experience, low gpa
Hi guys, I'm a sophomore applying for summer internships. My gpa's low enough that I'm not listing it on my resume and I don't have any work experience, so I know I'm at a huge disadvantage from the start. I'm probably going to be aiming for a PWM internship this summer but this is the first time...
2.99 GPA. Should I even bother?
So I'm going to UC Berkeley and just finished my first semester as a junior and I ended up with a 2.99 GPA. I don't think I can do banking anymore and other internships are asking for a 3.0+. I don't know what I can do. I really want an internship this summer. Can anyone help me, or at least put me...
Non-Target trying to get in Boutique Bank
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/Economics. My overall GPA is low because I did horrible...
Low GPA at a target(Sophomore)
I am pretty sure I will have a ~3.0 this semester. There are two classes that I might get a C+ in (this is what the class curves to) and two classes that I will pull an A- in. My cumulative GPA will drop to a 3.4. Do you think that this will put me out of internship possibilities? I go to a top 10...
Breaking into Consulting Chances: Gov't to Business
Hello WSO , I'm a long time lurker here, so I know how informative (and honest) the community is, and as a result I was wondering if a few of you would be able to give me some advice on my chances of breaking into consulting and/or recommended another course of action to position me for a career in...
Recent USC Grad Seeking Business Master Program to Change Career
Hi Fellow Monkeys!!! Brief version of my story: I recently graduated from USC in 2010. I majored in psychology and minored in mathematical finance with a 2.55 overall GPA. (Got high grades on Math/Econ/Finance courses, low grades on liberal arts courses) After a couple of months job hunting after...
Help! Low GPA, top 10 Liberal Arts College Rising Junior
Hey guys, I've been browsing the website for a while and only recently decided to start contributing. So I'm currently going to one of the top 10 Liberal Arts Schools in US, and I aspire to work in Finance eventually. I did reasonably well in high school, but once I got into college, I was screwed...
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