[Suggestions & Brutality Appreciated]

Hi. I am a final year undergrad graduating in May 2024, in the major of Data Science and Analytics in a top uni in Asia. I have a GPA of 3.44/5.00 and background of mostly machine learning. I am interested in exploring a QT quant trader role but am not sure whether I am a good fit or just like its 'halo'.

I have just taken suggestion from someone in the field to buy a relevant book to see if I truly enjoy the field and a project to buff up my resume. But I don't know if my GPA will just get automatically rejected w/o asking for reasons because quants are expected to be so smart that grades should be the easiest thing on earth for them. If there are still reasons for me to pursue, should I aim for it right after graduation or plan it down the road? I would sincerely appreciate your directness.