Undergrad GPA relevant for Recruiting?
How much weight does your undergrad gpa carry for buy-side recruiting? I will be starting at one of the "elite boutiques" which places well into buyside jobs after I graduate and was wondering whether...
View ArticleCollege gpa: best predictor of success?
It's a little scary to think that the decisions we make during ages 18-22 can have such a huge impact on the rest of our lives, but it looks like it does to a large extent. First, America is more...
View ArticleShort 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
View ArticlePutting transfer GPA/school on Resume
So I transferred from a non-target well respected private school in the northeast to a target school in the south after my first year. So my question is do I leave my transfer school/ GPA (which is...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleNon traditional route interested in 2nd tier PT MBAs.
I’m looking for any advice or insights you guys might have. In some ways I’m an F’ up, in others I feel that I still have a lot of untapped potential. I want to maximize that going onward to compensate...
View Article3.6 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...
View Articlefinancial math undergrad GPA
Hey guys, i graduated in financial math and actuarial science at a reputable university with a 75% average which i think is 3.3 in US standard. Is this a low GPA? is it tough to get into target schools...
View ArticleSummer Classes (GPA) or Internship? for SA BB IBD Recruiting
Situation: Grades confirmed already for this term. Effed up the finals. Mediocre GPA - (Cumulative) 3.5+, but not high enough for solid BBIBD recruiting (3.7+). This year, its pretty evident that...
View ArticleGPA 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...
View ArticleGPA for BB
Hi everyone! I am a student at one of a target (schools like Duke) and aiming for an SA position next year at a BB. What kind of GPA do I need to be in a good shape for these firms? Is 3.7 okay? I got...
View ArticleGPA on or off the resume and IBD internships
Hey guys,I am a Junior attending a non-target that is popular in the Northeast, primarily and entrepreneurship school, however it is very respected in IB, VC, PE as we have a lot of professors who have...
View ArticleTransfer GPA matters?
I transferred from a top 20 semi target to a target. In my old school, I got 3.9 during my freshman year but in my sophomore year, I only got 3.6 during the fall. I am applying for summer internships....
View ArticleHelp 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...
View ArticleSophomore Summer Options
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...
View ArticleHow do I address a low GPA? (3.35)
I have a GPA of 3.35, and I would like to get a job in S&T in Chicago. I do not think a 3.35 is a good GPA so I am not trying to pretend it is (especially from an unranked school) However, I do...
View ArticleGpa asterisk?
I was wondering if it would look weird if I put my cumulative gpa (3.4) and beside it a gpa with an asterisk (3.8) by excluding my 2nd year. I went through some personal/family problems and wasn't...
View ArticleHow do you make the most of UG as an aspiring IBer
I have been lurking on this forum for quite a while and enjoy reading the threads. It has provided me with some basic insight on what I should try to do to get into the industry and what the industry...
View ArticleWhat to Do With My GPA?
Hi - First time posting. I'm just wondering how much of an impediment my GPA is going to be for the future trying to land a job in finance. Interested in sales and trading / hedge fund / asset...
View ArticleStartup 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: read more
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