Grades, are they important?

Question

Ok, so we're young adults. They say education can only take you so far without hands on experience. But it's also true that employers look at grades and diplomas as well.

So does it matter if you get or give 90's or 80's or 70's or 60's or *gasp* fail for a collegiate course?

There are teachers who give out Fs to those "undeserving" or those who skip/are late to class. And there are teachers who give 97s to anyone who looks smart. Anyhoo, does grades matter?

Answer 1

All things being equal, employers and colleges look at the differences between applicants. Obviously if you have a degree in engineering you may automatically fulfill the minimum job requirements for an entry level position. However, what if you and 10 other people apply for the same job, all from the same school, all with the same degree? Well, then the employer will look at the differences. In that case grades will play a huge contributing factor.

Your grades are looked at for most entry level positions. Simply because your experience (even if you interned) is not long or consistent enough to show true value.

Answer 2

They don't matter if you get hit by a bus. But they matter if you want to impress someone favorably so you can go to grad school. Or if you're trying to get a job, you might give a professor as a reference if you did well in their class. Primarily, it matters because it's important to do your best at whatever you're doing.

There are teachers who may be unfair when giving grades. If I thought I had been graded unfairly, I would take the issue to whatever arbitration option I had.

But if I just slacked off because I decided grades didn't matter, I better be prepared for whatever I get.

Answer 3

they matter in as much as they indicate a certain level of academic competency, something that most employers will look for. they also give an indication as to your ability to start something and see it through to it's conclusion. teachers who are biased as you suggest can't be helped, but they shouldn't be allowed to discriminate based on their liking or dislike of you. do your best, then nobody can ever take your grades away, and you know that you did your best, even if you fail. It isn't the end of the world after all.

Answer 4

I think that they are very important because the more you learn the smarter you get and the farther you will go in life. Not to mention people would rather carry on a conversation with a person who knows what they are talking about than to carry on one with someone who doesn't! Plus they pay is nice when you get a really good job.

Answer 5

Yes they do. They reflect what type of student you are. A students work hard to get good grades. B students work hard but may struggle a little bit. C students struggle or don't do the work. D students may not be getting the material or don't care. And F students don't need any explanation.

Answer 6

yes they matter at first but in the long run it's your experience that the employers look at but it is always a plus to have a good grade to back your experince

Answer 7

I think that as long as you know the stuff well and have no trouble with that subject you are fine, but a grade of 100 will certainly boost your spirits. always try your best.

Answer 8

In the long run, not at all. Unless you are applying to graduate school. But once you leave academia, nobody cares.

Answer 9

Do you want a surgeon operating on you w/a C average or an A average?

Answer 10

yeah they matter, especially for getting into grad school