Can a "B" student in finance make it with a top firm if he has good networking/social skills?

I'm currently in my freshman year of college and I'm wondering if I can get a decent starting job at about 50k with a top firm. A reasonable expectation for me is about a 3.4 to 3.6 GPA. However, I have excellent social skills (rapport building, etc.) and I can get just about anybody I meet into my network. I am also graduating from a top 10 business school.





Would it be possible to work as a financial advisor/analyst/banker for a company like Merrill Lynch? Thanks.

Can a "B" student in finance make it with a top firm if he has good networking/social skills?
As a fresh grad looking for their first job, its hard to get that 50k job. I'm not saying its impossible, but its really hard, especially if you are just aiming for a B average. Realistically you are looking at 35k-40k. Since you are graduating from a top school, maybe you will be closer to the 40k mark.





Even if you get into a top firm, they not going to pay you that much fresh out of college. Its a two way deal. They get cheap labor out of you, and you get experience out of them. Perhaps after 1-2 years of service, they will promote you (much more pay), or you can take your experience and move on.