Soon to be College Sophmore looking for more guidance

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Hey guys, new to the forum and I noticed a lot of smart minds around here so I wouldn't mind more food for thought.</p>

<p>My goal is to end up as a portfolio manager/asset management position- I like trading.</p>

<p>Currently, I go to Indiana University as a Kelley Business student who should be accept into the Mitte Honors program.</p>

<p>My first year grades were:
1st Semester: ~3.56
2nd Semester: ~3.89
Cumulative: ~ 3.73
Biggest Extracurricular Activity: Founding Father of Pi Kappa Alpha</p>

<p>I also have some background in personal trading ( Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Options, etc...) and I plan to get both my Series 6 and Series 63 by spring break next year.</p>

<p>Now my question, I am torn between staying in the cheaper, less recognized Kelley school or finding some money and trying to get into Stern for my junior and senior years. </p>

<p>Would my grades be good enough for Stern?</p>

<p>What IU offers me is a chance is to get into the Investment Banking and Capital Markets Workshop which should help me network with individuals in NY and most of other large firms (GS, BSC, LEH, MS, etc..)</p>

<p>On the other hand, I was site-seeing NY and I ran into a SVP at a Hedge Fund ( PequotCapital). He liked me and was impressed with what I know: he said Manhattan is going to be a better place for me than IU. If I chose not to go out there, that I should look at a internship at Citadel in Chicago (my hometown) or he can try to set one up for me at CitiGroup's Prime Brokers and </p>

<p>I can use that as a networking stepping stone to meet high ranked contacts at hedge funds. </p>

<p>What do you guys think?</p>

<p>P.S. I hope my post made sense, I'm a little sleepy :)</p>

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<p>Yeah, I think you should transfer into stern if you can. It'll give you much more options in the finance field for sure!</p>

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<p>You are associated with a Broker-Dealer?</p>

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<p>No.</p>

<p>But if you're wondering how I'm going to get my licenses- its through Primerica.</p>

<p>However, they are not the people to get my foot past that point.</p>

<p>Do you guys think my GPA is high enough for Stern?</p>

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<p>how did you accidentally bump into this guy
and if he was impressed, why would he tell you to look somewhere else</p>

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<p>There were condos for sale on Wall Street when I visited New York.</p>

<p>He lives there and I bumped into him. I asked him what he does and it went from there.</p>

<p>He works with Citi Prime Brokerage and he said that if I can "hustle" well enough he'll introduce me to some guys/owners he knows.</p>

<p>I'm still wondering: Can I get into Stern?</p>

<p>The consensus seems to be Stern > Mitte - even if the cost is higher</p>

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<p>I'd rather be the top at Kelley/Mitte than the near bottom at Stern. JMO.</p>

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<p>Thats a good point but I doubt that I'll be at the bottom or near it at Stern.</p>

<p>I don't see my self as a dumb guy :lol:</p>

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<p>I'm not saying you are, in fact, i'm sure you're quite the opposite. Think about the people at Stern. They're ALL top kids. I love IU, but Stern has a more top quality student body. It's very likely you could do well at Stern, but not well enough to get noticed compared to the top top kids.</p>

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I'm not saying you are, in fact, i'm sure you're quite the opposite. Think about the people at Stern. They're ALL top kids. I love IU, but Stern has a more top quality student body. It's very likely you could do well at Stern, but not well enough to get noticed compared to the top top kids.

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<p>He doesn't need to be the valedictorian. As long as he can pull a 3.5+ he should be fine.</p>

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<p>I wouldnt know, but okay.</p>

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<p>weird that he would buy a condo near the financial center when his office is near central park</p>

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<p>I'm still wondering if you guys think I have a good chance of getting into Stern or any other words of wisdom?</p>

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<p>southpasdena epic win?</p>

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<p>?
ten character</p>

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<p>"weird that he would buy a condo near the financial center when his office is near central park"</p>

<p>then</p>

<p>no answer from OP </p>

<p>= </p>

<p>win</p>

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<p>I thought I did answer the question: how would I know why he would buy an apartment there but he did. </p>

<p>Nonetheless, thats not the point of this thread.</p>

<p>My question still is do you guys think I can get into Stern?</p>

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<p>You have a decent chance, it's worth a shot.</p>

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<p>Thanks -I appreciate the feedback</p>

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<p>definitely maintain your GPA and you should be fine.</p>