To those of you who have graduated from college...

I have a question also:

If you have an average-below average semester, is it possible to offset it the next semester or will you be screwed in the long run?

 

Simple math, just add it up for four years. Get 2 B's and the rest all A's in 4 years and you get a 3.9 etc...

 

if engineering grad school is in the future, keep the GPA up. it's pretty important.

if med school or something is inthe future, the GPA should keep going higher and higher

if you're gonna work.. get an internship or co-op in multiple summers/semesters. Work experience will compensate for a lower GPA (and will usually mean more). And after you get your first job out of school, the GPA will be very low in importance..and likely won't matter at all. So for that first job, keep it decent...but again, experience is a bigger factor!

(Of course, the GPA can be a HUGE deal in getting interviews in the first place...both for internships/co-ops as well as jobs. You'll certainly get your share of interviews if your GPA is 3.0 or higher...but for the more sought-after jobs with recruiters that come on campus, many of them will give you "Primary" or "Alternate" status depending on your GPA. So you'll want to make the 3.5 cutoff or whatever it might be)



average-below avg semester can easily be offset. Especially if you only have 1..no big deal at all.

 

you should change the title to "engineering majors".

i was a business major and about half the companies I interviewed with had GPA requirements (usually a 3.0 or 3.5). The other half never asked.

 

I graduated this past June and have been job searching ever since. From my experience I would say that GPA is really important when it comes to getting interviews. But when you go in for the interview, it is all based on what you say and how you can talk about what is on your resume. So having good grades will help you land interviews over other students with lower GPAs.

BTW, I am an engineering major.

 

In the workforce, the GPA isn't going to matter much.
In the case of grad school, it will matter.

Good luck.
Study hard.
Drink beer.

 

alot of good big engineering companies make u have a 3.5 to interview with them

most other companies make you have a 3.0

of course having internships is more important, but to get an interview for an internship you need to have a high gpa too.

if i could do it over again I would be sure to take alot of easy bs classes to boost my gpa. I didnt really care about my gpa at all ( thought it didn't matter ), ended up with a 3.1, found a job, but there are companies I would rather have worked for but they wouldnt talk to me cause I didn;t have a 3.5

 

college? sale dope

 

A high GPA is important for graduate / medical / law school and job interviews with top companies.


What if you're not pursuing a graduate / medical / law degree and have a low GPA...understandable because you are attending the # 1 party school in the nation...then you will have to work hard the first few years to build up your resume.


Either way, you will pay your dues -- whether in school or in the workplace. Sometimes, both.

 

When interviewing for your first job or applying to grad school, your GPA is important. Once you get a job and start working, your GPA is irrelevant the rest of your career.

 

The police force asked about my GPA. They're strict who they hire and have many applicants with a small number of available spots. I don't think it was a major player but a 3.5 looks better than a 2.0. Any jack off can get a 2.0 in college.

 

* As many have said, w/ grad school it's critical.

* For first jobs, requirements vary by field. Sounds like engineering firms may be tougher than others wrt GPA... no surprise there.

* When you're ready to interview, a professional resume is a prerequisite but an outstanding cover letter can instantly lift you over 90% of the (entry-level) field. (Of course if you already have any relevant experience, leverage off of it)
With advanced positions, the impressive cover letter will become a prerequisite and your successful work experience and strong references will play a larger role distinguishing you from others.

 

As a Finance major in school, I had no problems getting interviews with investment and insurance firms with my 3.01 cumulative and 3.54 over the last 60 hours.

Since I've entered the workforce, I have become interested in pursuing law. I now find that I am at a disadvantage, because those that I am competing against have stronger GPAs. I'll have to do really well this Saturday on the LSAT just to have a chance of getting into a school outside of the 1st tier.

I guess the silver lining in having a low GPA for the first couple years is that I can BS about how I matured and overcame some obstacles in my Personal Statement. You don't have that luxury so much since your GPA isn't too shabby right now.

Just remember that the competition you will face will be tough. You will have to have a GPA at least as competitive as your engineering peers. For grad school, you're looking at an even more concentrated group of engineering students to compete with. Basically, you will be competing against the best and most ambitious of the group. Keep your nose to the grindstone and don't let up. Keep striving to improve your grades. It will do nothing but help your chances no matter what you pursue.

 

I did it. I had way too much fun my freshman year...and the 1.4 GPA to prove it. After that, I turned the screws and buckled down. I still had fun, but I graduated with a 3.2, and got into law school.

 

If you're in Texas and graduating soon, your GPA won't matter much. The job market for engineers is incredible and your GPA only matters for your first job.

 

My current job asked for a transcript (I had a 2.5 GPA) but I'm not sure if he actually read it. Of the jobs I applied to, only a handful asked for GPA.

 

I have a pretty decent 4.2 gpa, you guyz think I can get a job?

 

I think as long as you aren't trying to get into a higher level of school, anything 3.0 or higher is fine. Obviously a 4.0 stand out more than a 3.2, but when it comes down to it I don't think a 4.0 means that you can walk in wherever you want and have a job. It comes down to experience and how you come off in interviews.

It also totally depends on what field you are in too.