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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS is a sophomore at a well regarded business school.  He messed around his freshman year and had a passing but low GPA.  He is doing better this year and is bringing his GPA up but I don't see him having the 3.2 GPA by mid-junior year that so many companies require for interns during junior year summer.  Has anyone's kid had a low GPA and been able to get solid internship opportunities? [/quote]

The business school should have career/placement services.  Your DS should seek the assistance of its director.  Many companies come to campus to recruit business students for summer internships (all paid-internships) and for full-time recruitment of Seniors.  If your DS is doing well (at least 3.7 in each semester past Freshman year) he should have a decent shot at a good but not excellent paid-internship.  Investment banks and consulting companies look for high GPAs so they, in theory, are out.  Your DS should also send out resumes on his own and not totally rely on campus recruiting.  GL to your DS.

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