u/ChangeAvailable

I have a pretty good GPA: 3.9+ but have really focused on industry rather than research. I did do research back in high school for a period of 2 years but since then I’ve been interning at FAANG company in the summer, and co-op during the school year for the past year. I’m anticipating getting a LOR from my manager, and the professor who I did research with in HS. In addition to that, I’m gonna be getting a LOR from a class I was ranked 1st in but tbh didnt really make a relationship with the prof. I know how important research is so am I just cooked?

I’m high key washed at chess (know my elo isn’t good enough to place) is there any recruitment value from just playing but dudding? I do have other plans which I would much rather be doing but if there is any benefit, I’d be down to play. Any insights?

Edit: for context I’m 1750 rated on chess.com and haven’t played in a hot minute.

I’m a rising Junior looking to recruit for Quant SWE roles next cycle. I’m gonna be interning at Amazon 2 years in a row and go to a T10 CS school.

This year I didn’t find much success recruiting at quant companies, made it to the final round for Citadel but seemed to have failed resume screens at a lot of places. Didn’t get any spring weeks either at HRT/IMC both of which I aced their OAs in like half the time.

Idk how I can make my resume more appealing. My work experience is mostly in Java and some Python which isn’t ideal but can’t really change that. Last cycle I also applied to most companies as just a CS major but this cycle will be applying as a CS + Math Minor for all that’s worth. Anyone have any advice to have a better shot?

Got accepted but am unsure whether or not to go. Is there any resume-value or recruiting value from going to the event?

Already an intern at Zon, wondering if I should go back or go to Snowflake.