<p>My S has sent out numerous resumes (NYC metro area), and hasn't heard back from anyone (well, except for the actual interviews he had at school in PA that the school arranged) and he is on "waiting" lists for those jobs).......</p>
<p>So, when is it too late? I noticed a glut of job postings in February, which is when he started sending them out........There doesn't seem to be much out there now................So, when does the fat lady sing? In other words, at what point do most companies stop looking for summer interns? He may have to go back to a temp agency like last year............(by the way, he is a business major in his sophmore year).............</p>
<p>^^^ Ignore his post he knows nothing. Just because he found an exception, which probably isn't that impressive anyway, it does not apply to everyone. If it was possible for everyone to get good internships with a crap GPA like his, then there would be no incentive to work hard. In conclusion, ignore the damn child.</p>
<p>In my experience, a lot of it is simply how much interest your son shows in working for these companies. I'd start making phone calls to see if any summer internships were still available.</p>
<p>Most of the time, interest is what makes the difference anyway.</p>
<p>Most companies do end their recruitment around March , but it usually varies depending on the number of interns they need. Sending out emails is always a good strategy because there are always one of two slots which remain unfilled till the last second.</p>
<p>I myself am looking for an internship , and even though its not even close to the rush of February , it is still possible to get an interview or two from companies who just decided to bring on a couple of interns.</p>
<p>In my opinion though, there lies a happy medium. People here on CC tend to exaggerate the value of the GPA and all practically worship IBanking. That being said, GPA is important and anything over a 3.0 to me, seems somewhat reasonable. The guy who had a 2.4 is clearly an anomaly, but perhaps he demonstrated a deep interest in the firm or proved his skills and capabilities to the group. In any event, to answer your question if other internship opportunities exist, I would say they are out there, but are not the full-fledged internship program. I think if your son does some cold-calling/cold e-mailing he may be able to find internships at smaller firms, which may also give him a better opportunity to work with senior level people...Best of luck!</p>
<p>Exactly, some firms don't care what your GPA is and as long as you demonstrate some knowledge of the industry and show how interested you are in the field you are going to get hired by somebody.</p>
<p>Only the big time banks actually care about GPAs, but fyi, they pay the same so who cares really if you end up at a smaller firm?</p>