what % of IB have A-level min. req. of BBB or less ?

do u reckon that degree has to be from a top ten uni for the course or just generally. i wanna do economics at loughborough which is 6th in the counrty overall but not for economics.

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FAT32

I still dont get why A-levels matter at all, surely if you have a first from a top ten university then your previous qualifications could be overlooked? but then again, if you didnt make it at a levels, what makes you think you'll be academically successful in the future?

Banks look for consistent academic performance...and pay particular attention to quantitative subjects in your A levels.

Reply 5

Amyd88

do u reckon that degree has to be from a top ten uni for the course or just generally. i wanna do economics at loughborough which is 6th in the counrty overall but not for economics.

Loughborough is not really reputable for Economics, some people in the city see it only as a 'sports university'. I reckon you will be definitely have better chances getting into IB with Economics from the Golden Triangle + Warwick/Bristol/Durham.

Reply 6

whats the gold triangle?

Reply 7

Oxbridge + London Unis (LSE, Imperial, UCL), although imperial dont have a course in economics. Are you planning to embark on a degree this september or next year? Have you already made your decision?
Some banks have been trying to get more women in for example M&A, which has had a reputation of being male dominated. I think JP Morgan has a programme on getting more women in their departments, so as a woman you should have a pretty good chance anyway :smile:

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Brown Patrick Bateman

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x.narb.x

AAA is pretty special...

1 in 10 students got AAA+ this year, it said in The Times.

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i am planning to go to uni september 2007, so taking my a-levels in june 07, I am going to apply to durham aswell, but i dont wanna go to uni in london as both my cousins had bad experiences with accomadation. when i went to visit loughbouorgh to just felt that it was the place for me but i dont wanna go there if it ruins my chances of getting into IB

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soilman

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x.narb.x

AAA is pretty special...particular if you have AAA in good subjects.

I wouldn't say so, in terms of IB applicants. Im sure the likes of Jools would agree. Im not saying a few wont squeeze through with less, but it is more and more unlikely as the standards are increasing.

Reply 11

soilman

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Amyd88

i am planning to go to uni september 2007, so taking my a-levels in june 07, I am going to apply to durham aswell, but i dont wanna go to uni in london as both my cousins had bad experiences with accomadation. when i went to visit loughbouorgh to just felt that it was the place for me but i dont wanna go there if it ruins my chances of getting into IB

People still get in from Lufbra, but it generally hinders you're chances immediately if you graduate from a univeristy outside top 10.

Reply 12

Busta

Getting less than BBB in your A levels doesn't mean you can't make it into Investment Banking, it just makes the journey there much harder. Although there is a much greater likelihood that you might be able to get in back office functions. Front office is still attainable but more difficult.

Rather than go directly through the graduate route, it might be better to get work experience and try to transfer to an IBD area afterwards.

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CityMonkey

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Busta

Getting less than BBB in your A levels doesn't mean you can't make it into Investment Banking, it just makes the journey there much harder. Although there is a much greater likelihood that you might be able to get in back office functions. Front office is still attainable but more difficult.

Rather than go directly through the graduate route, it might be better to get work experience and try to transfer to an IBD area afterwards.

The only people I know with less than ABB at a-levels get into banking have all got in because of personal contacts. One got CCD and has done an internship at GS in equities, because an MD is a personal friend of his dad.

Reply 14

Busta

Well if you have good contacts then your A levels aren't really a barrier. I knew someone from Cardiff Uni who had internships with Linklaters, Dresdner Kleinwert Wasserstein and Morgan Stanley i think it was because of his parents contacts.

On the point I made, it is possible to get into the Big 4, Corporate Finance companies, Private Wealth Management firms, Fund managers and other Finance companies with less than BBB if you are a good candidate. After working within those firms, transfering into an Invetsment Bank with an ACA or other relevant qualifications although still difficult is possible.

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CityMonkey

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Busta

Well if you have good contacts then your A levels aren't really a barrier. I knew someone from Cardiff Uni who had internships with Linklaters, Dresdner Kleinwert Wasserstein and Morgan Stanley i think it was because of his parents contacts.

Yes, but we're talking about getting in through the formal routes, i.e. application forms, interviews etc, not parental contacts.

Reply 16

this may be a stupid question but could you explain the difference between back office and front?

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