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Will graduating with a very well GPA compared to graduating with an average GPA matter for getting a job?

Every semester I do and try my hardest to be the best that I can be. My GPA has never been lower than a 3.2, and I know that this really isn't even that good of a GPA but it is better than most, so I hear. What I would like to know is that will graduating with a high GPA necessarily make my career paths easier to achieve? Is that one thing that is looked at? A GPA to me is just a number, a number in which displays how well you actually did. Due to great success will you land a career quicker than others or is the game still just as competitive as any other graduate? #career #career-path #career-paths #gpa #grades

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Wael’s Answer

I would not worry about it! If you could go higher it would be better; however, at 3.2 you are doing well. From my experience, employers don't put a lot of attentions on GPA except when it is extremely high or extremely low. Moreover, I found some employers sometimes steering away from 4.0 students with no extracurricular activities because they become worried of their communication stills.
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Sheryl’s Answer

Hello Mitchell,


Although having a high GPA is a nice thing, it is not really important. I was always a good student, but due to illness (including surgery), I struggled during the first semester of my freshman year. I ended up on academic probation with a 1.9 GPA at the end of that semester. I worked HARD and kept at it, finally graduating with a 3.0 (it was tough to move that low GPA up!).


The good news... no one ever looked at my GPA or worried about my school performance. As was mentioned by others who responded to you.... your GPA is fine. Make sure you highlight your involvement in the community and your achievements.


Best of luck in the real world!!


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Karen’s Answer

Hi Mitchell --


I agree with Wael. I have hired many people over the years, many of the positions I have filled were entry level, so, I have interviewed many recent college graduates. I can honestly say the GPA has never been a factor in the hiring decision process. Don't get me wrong, I think the GPA represents a real commitment on the part of the student, but, being well rounded in experiences (internship, volunteering, working, memberships and classroom knowledge), makes for a better employee.


I wish you the best.


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Robin’s Answer

You should always strive to be the best at what you do. This means getting the best grades you can get. Remember the competition is great. Young men and women all across the country strive for excellence everyday. Upon graduation when you start applying for jobs employers look for the top ranking students in school as it pertains to their GPA and if there was any community service (remember its important to give back aka pay it forward), Community/Volunteer services helps you with your people skills and organizational skills which are important when you begin your careers.
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Simeon’s Answer

Agreed with the comments that say you should be getting at least a 3.0, but I would also like to say that almost nobody will care about your GPA after you land your first job. Most people don't list GPAs on their resumes unless they have zero job experience and want to prove their work ethic. However, even with a great GPA, you're way more likely to land a job if you have a friend who works at the company advocating for you than if you had a better GPA. So don't be a loner and fail to network during college because you're putting in ten extra hours a week studying. Part of college is socializing so you know people in the fields you're trying to get into.
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