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...
View ArticleValue of Double Major?
Next year will begin an analyst stint at an elite boutique. Hate to think too far ahead but am at a point where I need to decide to keep or drop a second major. It will make the rest of this semester...
View ArticleHow 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?
View ArticleAm I Screwed?
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...
View ArticleGPA Background Check
Recently accepted an IB offer from a BB, go to a target. When I accepted my offer, I had a 3.1 GPA. However, I mentioned that I had a 3.2 in the online application, since there a was 3.2 GPA minimum...
View ArticleGPA after job offer
How much does GPA matter after accepting a job offer? I am not slacking off but I have 3 awful classes this year that are likely to bring me down. I will still have over a 3.5, but my gpa is likely to...
View ArticleImportance of undergraduate GPA?
Hey guys,I'm a senior with a 3.67 GPA at a public research university's top 5 undergraduate business program. I realize that an MBA is still a while away for me, but recruiting is going to do some...
View ArticleGot 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...
View ArticleAverage 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...
View ArticleGPA, non-ivy target/semi-target, engineer
Non-ivy target/semi-target (not sure, some BB's recruit but not all, good number of MM), engineering major, major gpa > 3.5, cumulative gpa < 3.5. Do I meet the gpa cutoff of 3.5 for BB IB...
View ArticleShould 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...
View ArticleQuestions about GPA for MBA applications!
Hi guys, I have two questions regarding undergrad GPA calculation for MBA applications. Would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks!1. I took a class out of sequence, and therefore I do not get credit...
View ArticleCollege Transfer Resume Question
I'm currently a sophomore at a target school; however, I transferred here from a non-target after my freshman year. My cumulative GPA at the target school is markedly better than my GPA was at the...
View ArticleHOW 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...
View ArticleMSF Late Round Prospects
Profile: Analyst Intern at a Hedge Fund for 1 year University of Washington, 3.32 cumulative GPA (low first few quarters, followed by fairly strong upward trend), 3.6 Finance GPA Stanford University,...
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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...
View ArticleCurrently 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...
View ArticleWill 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...
View ArticleCorporate 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!
View ArticleDoes Summa Matter for B School or PE Recruiting?
Up until this semester, I had a GPA that would qualify me for summa cum laude honors (3.95). However, after this semester, my GPA dropped to a 3.92, which does not qualify me for a summa cum laude...
View ArticleChances to get into a top MBA depending on the bachelor?
I was wondering if the chances to get into a top MBA program depend only on the grades of your bachelor, or if the prestige of the university you attended during your bachelor also plays a role. Will...
View ArticleWill my GPA break me for my MBA applications?
I am about to start applying for some MBA programs (last year my gmat score will count I believe). I wanted to know based on my credentials how high among schools my background will get me into (or at...
View ArticleIs 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 ?
View ArticleMSc GPA, UG GPA or Combined GPA?
Hello allI 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...
View ArticleLow Gpa, What to do now (Rising Sophomore Undergrad)
I'm currently a rising sophomore at a target LAC, and In the past months I became really interested into breaking into IB as a possible career option in the future. Before, I was considering a variety...
View Article3.2 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...
View ArticleCurrent Student-Athlete @ Semi-Target; Sub 3.0 GPA; 1 Year of Finance Exp...
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...
View ArticleMSF GPA: does it matter?
so a lotta MSFs have a minimum GPA of 3.0, which IMO is rather high for a minimum. Anyway, how do employers look at the grades, assuming you don't need an H1-B Visa (ie you're domestic)? Also, do MSFs...
View ArticleHow Important Is The Degree Class/GPA for MBA
Just wondering if getting a lower second/upper second/first class classification in your undergraduate degree matters to get into a top MBA (assuming you have a good gmat score and good work experience...
View ArticleHow nosey are you? Peeking at other Analyst resumes?
Do you have access to resumes of fellow (summer) analysts? (Not through Linkedin ofcourse)Just curious how many of you have access to resumes of your analyst class or other co-workers.I love looking...
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