Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Right now any decent employer probably has 100 resumes on their desks for maybe 1 or 2 positions. GPA is becoming a popular tool to weed through the applications and throw out most of the group without having to look at the rest of their qualifications. It's getting tougher and tougher out there and it's not enough just to have a degree anymore, they want to see what kind of work ethic you have and GPA is an easy way to see that.
I think anything 3.0 and above is considered a good college GPA. It will get you graduated, give you the ability to go to grad school later if you want, and will generally get you interviews. Anything below a 3.0 lowers your chances of the above significantly.
I have a cumulative 3.33 GPA right now, but it's because I failed out of 3 classes at my previous college. Now I'm wondering if it's possible to make it up and increase the GPA. Any suggestions besides straight A's??? I made deans list my first semester at the university I attend now.
I have a cumulative 3.33 GPA right now, but it's because I failed out of 3 classes at my previous college. Now I'm wondering if it's possible to make it up and increase the GPA. Any suggestions besides straight A's??? I made deans list my first semester at the university I attend now.
Your GPA should not transfer.
I've been to several schools and the GPA did not transfer, just the credits.
In answer (My Opinion) to the Necro-thread:
Over 3.0 your OK.
3.5 is "Good"
-Just the impression I'm getting currently:
My Status:
Nontraditional Student, Graduate in Dec.
3.71 GPA
IMPORTANT:
Employers are looking at 'OTHER STUFF' also
Girl I dated... 4.0
Didn't do ANYTHING extra.
Other people... closer to 3.5, but did many certifications, clubs etc RELATING to the career field.
They got hired, last I heard she was still looking.
I Do EVERY weekend class, certification, volunteer opportunity etc.
I think it's less about asking what's good and more about working with what you got. Don't waste time thinking about it, just get the best grades possible. Work on your people skills, that's what will land you the job.
Not everyone is capable of 3.5 to 4.0s, no matter how hard we work. Some of us are very, very driven and well rounded. This should not stop an employer from hiring 2.5 to 3.0 gpas.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
