Patrick

Hi Sally, Thank you for the insight. I'll keep that in mind and make sure I present that in my cover letter, resume, LinkedIn profile as best I can. I am in the process of applying for vactioner roles (summer internship) at Deloitte and KPMG. Regards, Patrick

Hello Tom, Once again I truly appreciate the excellent counsel obtained by consulting TomSpencer. The community of likeminded people who can ask questions and obtain constructive, thought provocative and quality advice is something of great value to participants, myself included. I was in a spot bother when I was doing the subject Industrial Organization (Textbook: Carlton and Perloff's Modern Industrial Organization). It seems really interesting and a challenging subject as an economics student. The lecture slides, content and structure were analogous to that which you find here by Matthew Shum from Caltech. The lecturer clearly stated to the students and then he confirmed it to me when I consulted with him, as well as the tutor that the subject isn’t for students who want to improve their GPA/marks. I could see that the subject required much time to be dedicated to it, something which is slim given I also work part-time. I felt I wouldn’t do it justice if I did it half asked. Goals In Mind: This point is a good one, and has lead me to really think further about career aspirations (tomorrow) and the study, work and life balance I currently face. I have been at the point for a while now, where I am too busy and have been finding that the fatigue and stress impedes my ability to make steps toward securing a career post university. I think taking a step back might in fact allow me to take two steps forward, in achieving my goals. The 80% stat puts things into perspective and the outcomes focus when firms hire makes sense. Thank you very much Tom,

Marks vs. Quantitative Skills: A Student Perspective Question: Is it better for me to do easier subjects which will improve my 'GPA' - Vs. - Doing harder subjects that are more quantitative and mathematical? I am a final year business school student majoring in economics, wanting to move into management consulting. What is the lifetime benefit of my GPA when applying for Short term: Internships, Graduate Roles, to then further down the track 10+ years. I like a challenge and feel that doing the harder subjects, improves my quantitative and analytical skills. And therefore better prepare me for management consulting, or a career in banking. What are your thoughts? Marks vs. Quantitative Skills: A Student Perspective Question: Is it better for me to do easier subjects which will improve my 'GPA' - Vs. - Doing harder subjects that are more quantitative and mathematical? I am a final year business school student majoring in economics, wanting to move into management consulting. What is the lifetime benefit of my GPA when applying for Short term: Internships, Graduate Roles, to then further down the track 10+ years. I like a challenge and feel that doing the harder subjects, improves my quantitative and analytical skills. And therefore better prepare me for management consulting, or a career in banking. What are your thoughts? Marks vs. Quantitative Skills: A Student Perspective Question: Is it better for me to do easier subjects which will improve my 'GPA' - Vs. - Doing harder subjects that are more quantitative and mathematical? I am a final year business school student majoring in economics, wanting to move into management consulting. What is the lifetime benefit of my GPA when applying for Short term: Internships, Graduate Roles, to then further down the track 10+ years. I like a challenge and feel that doing the harder subjects, improves my quantitative and analytical skills. And therefore better prepare me for management consulting, or a career in banking. What are your thoughts?