im in foundation maths i cant do a level maths is it still possible to be a banker
esspecially investment banker im going to take a level business a level geography and btec digital it.i got predictwd a 4 in maths and my exams in 2 weeks
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by rahimzesspecially investment banker im going to take a level business a level geography and btec digital it.i got predictwd a 4 in maths and my exams in 2 weeks
If a 4 is your actual grade level at maths and there hasn't been a mistake, probably not.
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by rahimzesspecially investment banker im going to take a level business a level geography and btec digital it.i got predictwd a 4 in maths and my exams in 2 weeks
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GCSE's mean nothing after school.
I got a C at GCSE maths but fell in love with maths at college, and got A's at A-level maths and further maths (this was before the A* grade was introduced at A-level).
There is no reason you can't retake your GCSE at college if you wanted. But don't let that idea be a distraction as, contrary to what you will be told on here, maths is not required to be an investment banker.
A friend of mine has no mathematical background and studied languages at university, now works for Deutsche Bank.
I got a C at GCSE maths but fell in love with maths at college, and got A's at A-level maths and further maths (this was before the A* grade was introduced at A-level).
There is no reason you can't retake your GCSE at college if you wanted. But don't let that idea be a distraction as, contrary to what you will be told on here, maths is not required to be an investment banker.
A friend of mine has no mathematical background and studied languages at university, now works for Deutsche Bank.
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by random1231223There is probably an way to become a banker w/o alevel maths, however most top unis will require you to need a level maths. Bro if i was u and i rlly wanted that job. Id take a gap year and learn all the maths content and then apply for uni
@DerDracologe do you agree?
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by Geo Lover 7Wouldn't try A-Level Maths with a 4 at GCSE.
@DerDracologe do you agree?
@DerDracologe do you agree?
Absolutely, people who got a 7 can struggle
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BSc Banking and Finance - Banking and Finance Degree | University of Essex - GCSE Maths grade 4
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance · Manchester Metropolitan University - GCSE Maths grade 4
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BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance · Manchester Metropolitan University - GCSE Maths grade 4
Etc.
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by PhelenaIf a 4 is your actual grade level at maths and there hasn't been a mistake, probably not.
i can do as level maths
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by mathpersonGCSE's mean sod all after school.
I got a C at GCSE maths but fell in love with maths at college, and got A's at A-level maths and further maths (this was before the A* grade was introduced at A-level).
There is no reason you can't retake your GCSE at college if you wanted. But don't let that idea be a distraction as, contrary to what you will be told on here, maths is not required to be an investment banker.
A friend of mine has no mathematical background and studied languages at university, now works for Deutsche Bank.
I got a C at GCSE maths but fell in love with maths at college, and got A's at A-level maths and further maths (this was before the A* grade was introduced at A-level).
There is no reason you can't retake your GCSE at college if you wanted. But don't let that idea be a distraction as, contrary to what you will be told on here, maths is not required to be an investment banker.
A friend of mine has no mathematical background and studied languages at university, now works for Deutsche Bank.
i was thinking of doing a degree apprenticeship there
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by McGingerBSc Banking and Finance - Banking and Finance Degree | University of Essex - GCSE Maths grade 4
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance · Manchester Metropolitan University - GCSE Maths grade 4
Etc.
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance · Manchester Metropolitan University - GCSE Maths grade 4
Etc.
thank you
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by rahimzi can do as level maths
If a 4 is representative of your ability then i seriously seriously doubt that
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by rahimzesspecially investment banker im going to take a level business a level geography and btec digital it.i got predictwd a 4 in maths and my exams in 2 weeks
Without being harsh do you have any evidence you would even be a good fit for this career? I hope you are not simply interested in this career for the salary, as ultimately you wont earn that salary if you are not good at your job or able to stick at the role longterm. Maybe your academic profile is not representative of your true abilities but your subject choices dont align with a data/analytics or number focused career either.
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by greg tonyWithout being harsh do you have any evidence you would even be a good fit for this career? I hope you are not simply interested in this career for the salary, as ultimately you wont earn that salary if you are not good at your job or able to stick at the role longterm. Maybe your academic profile is not representative of your true abilities but your subject choices dont align with a data/analytics or number focused career either.
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no ive always wanted to be an investment banker i would even get low salary from it the thing is i am good at maths but due to some family problems and personal issues it has let me down
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by DerDracologeIf a 4 is representative of your ability then i seriously seriously doubt that
what avout core maths
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by rahimzwhat avout core maths
That would be more manageable for your ability in the subject, provided you can manage it alongside 3 a levels 🙂
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