Q&A: Non-Target, sub 3.0 GPA to IB
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September 9, 2021 - 11:37am
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I'll see some of these on WSO every now & again, I figured that my story could be somewhat interesting enough that it may be useful for others in a similar spot, or are just looking for confidence. I'm currently an associate at a financial services focused boutique. Happy to answer any questions that you all may have.
Background:
Complete US non-target with few IB alumni, sub 3.0 GPA, business major, 2 boutique IB roles, interned at a middle market financial svcs. firm
Feel free to ask me whatever you'd like, or PM me if you're more comfortable doing that instead.
Thanks!
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Background: Junior pursuing Engineering at a Target in India, 3.1 GPA.
No one in India hires engineering graduates for their front-office roles and the thing is I cannot tolerate coding even for a second so that is off the table. Pursuing MBA is always an option, but my aim is to work at an IB straight out of my bachelor's. Took advantage of classes being held online, bought CFA Books, applied at almost 200+ internships (all outside India) but to no avail, now networking my ass-off and hoping to get something.
Question: Am I crazy for wasting my time thinking that if I push enough, I can get my foot through the door, or should I just start preparing for GMAT?
Thank You in advance.
Most IB positions in india are held by CPA's/CA's. IB has very little to do with engineering. Sales and Trading is great for engineering people because of its need for analytical thinkers, but based on what I have heard, it requires a bit of coding.
More of a curious question, but how many others in your class ended up in IB, and roughly how big was your class?
I don't think he/she is prolly reading the comments.
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