Need guidance on how to approach recruiting + GPA
I’m a student at a non-target majoring in a math and cs and have a cumulative gpa of 3.54 and a major gpa of 3.95.
Maybe I’m being delusional, but I really want to get into an EB or a BB, and I’m just worried that my resume won’t even be looked at, especially at EBs with high GPA cutoffs (I know these cutoffs are somewhat arbitrary in a sense, but I’m coming from a non-target mind you)
I understand some GPA cutoffs can be overlooked with strong networking, and I’m in the process of doing that right now and really getting my technicals and my story down.
But I am worried that the moment HR, analysts see my resume and see my gpa, they’ll think I’m lazy or stupid and just not even consider me for an interview or talk to me. After all, they get applicants from better schools with equally hard majors with 3.8~4.0 gpas.
Even seriously considering taking a gap year to try recruiting for next year (SA 2024 class) and taking summer classes to boost my GPA up to a 3.7 to give myself a chance for next recruiting cycle.
Am I being stupid about taking a gap year and are EBs still somewhat possible, or should I just focus on academics this semester, forget recruiting rn and try for next year.
Really appreciate it.
You’re in Eastern Europe?
Luckily no, I’m chilling in America. Probably something stupid I did with my settings that’s why it’s showing Russia
GPA isn’t the only thing that banks look at. What do your work/internship experiences and extra curriculars look like?
I had an internship at a search fund last summer and am involved in two finance clubs. No leadership positions yet since I took a leave of absence after freshman year bc of military service. Probably gonna get doxxed but whatever
Well you certainly have an interesting story. Have you concentrated any effort into networking? If you’re a halfway-normal person on the phone I’m sure somebody would sympathize with your military service.
Stressing about this doesnt help. Try recruiting this year. If it doesn’t work out, try again next year, and if you land an offer, then take a gap/extra semester.
Also, if you were in the military, see if you qualify for military/veteran diversity programs that many banks have
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