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Unconventional candidate |
| Message Name: |
Where to begin career? |
| Date Posted: |
09/23/2004 |
| Message: |
Hey all,
I'm in a very unique situation. I'm a 5th yr at Oberlin college in OH (don't worry if you haven't heard of it, it's known for activism and academics), graduating this year. I am getting a double degree BA/BM in Econ/Trombone performance. I do not want to play music professionally, so don't worry about that. I have a 3.3 GPA (not special) but I have
1) founded an investment club on campus
2) raised $25,000 from alum to finance a club portfolio
3) write a weekly finance column in the school paper.
I am interested in an IM career (Love Peter Lynch!) in future, but I have several questions, and I would appreciate any input.
With my grades and background, is it even possible for me to end up in one of the bulge banks?
Would it be better to focus on IM only firms (Vanguard, Putnam) rather than bulge banks (MS, ML)? Which would have better training?
Should I consider I-banking and then transfer to IM after 3 yrs.
I am restricted by my GPA and alma mater, I know, but I am enthusiastic and determined.
I would prefer living in a major city (NY, Boston, Chicago).
That's the short of it. Any ideas?
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