Hedge Fund Manager: Pre-Requisites + Tips

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I'm a freshman in high school, and I've been really intrigued lately about hedge funds and possibly managing a hedge fund later in life. So, what classes, majors, etc. should I be looking into? I've read a lot, but haven't come up with exactly what I've been hoping for. The only things I've been hearing are "MBA" and a lot of calculus.</p>

<p>So, what do you guys know? If it helps, I'd like to add that I'm very involved in football, and I am being recruited well for my age for potential Division I-A colleges. Thus, schools like Stanford, Notre Dame, Northwestern, other good football schools that offer a remarkable education would be great for me (so I would think!). Please just leave some opinions or facts that I should know below.</p>

<p><em>My GPA has never dropped below 3.8, and I plan on taking calculus and advanced mathematics and sciences throughout high school.</em></p>

<p>Thanks so much,
Johnathah</p>

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<p>Worry about getting into a good college first. You’re only a freshman and you’re future plans will change as you take different classes in high school and your major will definitely change when you explore different fields in college.</p>

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<p>It seems like you’re on the right track. If you can attend any of the schools you mentioned, play football and maintain top grades you will be a very strong candidate for most jobs (including many hedge funds) as well as MBA programs.</p>

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<p>Oh man. Freshman in high school. Get into a top school first. Then ask those questions.</p>