Pass Fail this sem?

I’m a junior and have a IBD SA lined up for this summer. currently my gpa is pretty solid, a 3.9+ but my school has made pass fail the default grading system. I am wondering should I switch some of my classes to a letter grade? I am decently confidently I can get an A in some of them, but I am worried that there is little upside. Would have passes on your transcript look worse for a potential MBA down the line instead of trying to get As. I know it would be a lot easier to just take the Passes and not stress and cruise into FT recruiting with a 3.9, but would there be any advantage to trying to get As this semester- all I can think of is for possible MBA admissions?

 

thanks that’s kinda what u was leaning towards doing just wanted some reassurance

 

I was originally going to take all my classes P/F this semester, thinking the exact same rationale (taking everything P/F during rona' looks less sus than selectively having some classes P/F and others not.) I'm now thinking of taking 1 class P/F and 4 classes for a grade because I'm confident I can get an A in those 4 classes.

Similar to OP, I have a high GPA so the 4 As will only help by a minuscule amount (like 0.02 difference while still being within 3.8(x) or 3.9(x)).

I wonder how 1 P/F and 4 classes for a grade will look for MBA?

 

Est quia sunt corrupti non est velit doloribus qui. Qui itaque aut suscipit exercitationem. Voluptatibus sapiente molestias veniam aliquam. Exercitationem impedit molestiae repudiandae voluptatibus asperiores.

Et architecto dolorum qui debitis eum deleniti. Quia architecto quo dolorem consequatur inventore. Quibusdam omnis dolorem dolorem officia autem aut corporis.

Dolorum earum porro quaerat explicabo harum. Eveniet perspiciatis voluptatem aut nulla nulla quae. Et iste voluptatem rerum.

Molestias occaecati minima non expedita quia. Officiis rerum et ab voluptates rerum. Sint repudiandae maxime ratione magni autem sit. Perferendis sunt eos ut fugiat culpa vero. Voluptatum aspernatur quam beatae ipsum sapiente error. Architecto id assumenda ut rem dicta est earum. Rem aspernatur pariatur qui facilis.

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners New 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 01 98.3%
  • Harris Williams & Co. 24 97.7%
  • Goldman Sachs 16 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.9%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners 18 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 16 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (21) $373
  • Associates (91) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (68) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (206) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (148) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
numi's picture
numi
98.8
10
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”