CB, so-so grades (below cutoff), chances of offer? Forum

[Anonymous User]

Hello everyone,

My first CB is coming up in about a week and my grades are median from a T30. I was wondering if at this point an offer is truly realistic b/c from my research the firm's cutoff is around top 1/3. Or am I just overthinking it and have made it past the grading criteria?

Thanks!

[NoLongerALurker]

"Made it past" is a stretch but you're still overthinking it. If you shine in the CB you're fine. If you are "meh" along with 20 other people for 5 positions, they'll have an easier time cutting by grade.

Generally at a CB the people interviewing you and giving the recommendations don't even see your transcript. For all they know you have a perfect GPA. If it comes up at all, it'll be at the offer-or-not stage (hiring committee, presumably)...And they'll only be looking at the grades when there's a big clump of people on the border of offer-or-not. Don't let your grades get in your head.

[chass]

If you received a cb, then your chances are just as good as the next person. interviewers will see whatever you submitted at oci.

[Anonymous User]

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[TooOld4This]

You don't control how the firm will evaluate you. You can't change your grades. Knowing that you have or haven't cleared a hurdle shouldn't change how you interview. Focus on the things you can control. Good luck.