<p>You all have been a lot of help with my questions, so I was just wondering if you could help with this question about my GPA. I currently have a 3.0 at school, and I know it's low for an Economics major, and its getting me rather upset. I had a bad first semester (around 2.2?) and have gotten 2 3.5's since then. I know I'm not a bad student I just slacked that first semester, had a lot on my mind, father had just passed away. So now I'm wondering what would any of you do in this situation of the low GPA? I obviously want an amazing job out of school and its making me nervous that I may have a lot of difficulty finding anything with this GPA. I still have 2 more semesters left to get my GPA up a little more, but even if I get 3.5's consistently it leaves me at around a 3.2.</p>
<p>Anyway I'm really just looking for what your solutions would be? I was even thinking of going to get a Master's in Accounting just because I thought since my GPA is that low I'd never be able to get into the Finance world. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone.</p>
<p>Well, remember that graduate schools look at your GPA, too. So it's not like a MAcc is a guarantee. You can aim for higher than a 3.5 each semester (yes, more easily said than done) for a overall GPA > 3.2, or you can look for careers within finance that are not as selective as the banks. The "finance world" isn't just made of Wall Street firms that ask for a 3.7+. There are many other types of firms (and corporations with a finance department) that you have a shot at. And the Big 4 accounting firms, while selective, hire a good number each year.</p>
<p>The MAcc program I was looking at wasn't stellar or anything, so I'm sure I could get in and I have a connection into the Big 4 firm so school isn't THAT important. </p>
<p>But kmzizzle, thats something I would like to find out... what other jobs are there that I actually might have a chance at getting?</p>
<p>yea, i got a 3.15 this last semester :( not a good way to start out. i just slacked totally
Im sure I could get into a big 4, but i dont think i want to do accounting, and the pay isnt good unless you are top crop</p>