I am a junior in college and right now my gpa is only a 2.6, I want to start an internship this summer, but I've noticed that most employers want students with over a 3.0 just to work on a free internship. Is there still hope for me if I graduate with under a 3.0? or should I just drop out and join the Army?
2006-10-25 18:19:37 · 5 answers · asked by paul c 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
What do you call a med student with a 2.5 GPA after graduation?
Answer: Doctor
You graduated. The college experience is more than academics. You were able to hang in there for four years. The low GPA might not get you a teaching fellow at Harvard, but you'll be able to get a job. (if you apply)
2006-10-25 18:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by invisibleone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can probably still do OK once you get your first job. No one will look at your GPA if you have good work experience. You might not get a high-end job right away, but you can still work your way up. People make way too big a deal about first jobs after college. It's a LONG working life and your prime earning years are not until your forties. Chill.
2006-10-26 01:28:18 · answer #2 · answered by NordicGuru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true that for internships most people want a higher GPA but when you get out of college and find it's time to get a real job, they want to know if you have a degree or not. There is no need to bring up your GPA unless of course you are a national merit scholar. :P
2006-10-26 01:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Airadine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a 3.5 in Finance(3.4-3.5 can't remember) and my friends with your GPA got better jobs than myself. Honor societies, dean's list,...
2006-10-26 01:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by Nep 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're more employable because you'll work cheaper.
2006-10-26 01:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by psychosolodiver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋