People with LOW GPA, don't bother apply?

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
Exactly how low are we talking about?

Less than 2?

 

[Feldenak]

I graduated with a 2.4 cumulative GPA and I just landed a job as an asst. IT manager. Some companies/people only consider GPA while others consider the whole package (personality, enthusiasm, dedication, etc...). The trick is finding the recruiters that don't stop at GPA.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: DLeRium
What about those students who don't have hte luxury of GPA inflation at one of those IVY/wannabe Ivy schools.

What's wrong with Ivy schools? 😕

 

[birdpup]

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother

Originally posted by: DLeRium
What about those students who don't have hte luxury of GPA inflation at one of those IVY/wannabe Ivy schools.

What's wrong with Ivy schools? 😕

Students at Ivy schools pay for their grades rather than earning them. The best students go to public universities and this is where the competition is at. Low grades earned at a public school are worth more than high grades at an Ivy school because talent is what earns a student access to the university, not daddy's ability to pay the entrance fee.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: birdpup

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother

Originally posted by: DLeRium
What about those students who don't have hte luxury of GPA inflation at one of those IVY/wannabe Ivy schools.

What's wrong with Ivy schools? 😕

Students at Ivy schools pay for their grades rather than earning them. The best students go to public universities and this is where the competition is at. Low grades earned at a public school are worth more than high grades at an Ivy school because talent is what earns a student access to the university, not daddy's ability to pay the entrance fee.

WTF?? Some of the most hardworking and smartest and best students I know went to Ivy Schools. Not to mention the fact that even if you aren't rich, financial aid will cover much of what you need for the tuition. Saying that students at Ivies have less talent than those at public schools is just ignorance

 

[SONYFX]

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[mitmot]

Originally posted by: birdpup

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother

Originally posted by: DLeRium
What about those students who don't have hte luxury of GPA inflation at one of those IVY/wannabe Ivy schools.

What's wrong with Ivy schools? 😕

Students at Ivy schools pay for their grades rather than earning them. The best students go to public universities and this is where the competition is at. Low grades earned at a public school are worth more than high grades at an Ivy school because talent is what earns a student access to the university, not daddy's ability to pay the entrance fee.

you obviously don't know what you're talking about so please /endlife

thanks.

 

[NatePo717]

They use GPA to help make decisions. Say two people are equally qualified but one has a higher GPA then the other. The one with the higher GPA will be hired. But if the person with the lower GPA was in school clubs and orginizations, has revelant work experience, etc the lower GPA won't be a major deciding factor.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: desteffy
why WOULDNT they want to see your GPA and transcript 😕

because GPA has NOTHING to do with how well you can do the job

 

[Syrch]

Originally posted by: waggy
every company need janitors.

ROFL Thats harsh

 

[Stuxnet]

Originally posted by: birdpup

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother

Originally posted by: DLeRium
What about those students who don't have hte luxury of GPA inflation at one of those IVY/wannabe Ivy schools.

What's wrong with Ivy schools? 😕

Students at Ivy schools pay for their grades rather than earning them. The best students go to public universities and this is where the competition is at. Low grades earned at a public school are worth more than high grades at an Ivy school because talent is what earns a student access to the university, not daddy's ability to pay the entrance fee.

Are you on crack? I think this is officially the first time I have ever defended Ivy League schools, but I have no idea where you're getting this from. You're going to face a different set of challenges depending on whether you go to an Ivy League school or a public university... but neither is going to be giving away grades.

Regarding the OP: unless you're in the top 5% to 10% of your class, you don't belong at a recruiting bazarre. Those are very difficult jobs to land and like someone else said, they're usually the ones where you're working 80 hours a week. Use your networking skills to get your foot in the door at a company you have interest in and sell yourself on your knowledge and personality. Most companies will want to know your GPA, but unless it's shameful, it's generally not going to hurt you. Most employers are far more interested in what you can produce in the real world (usually a far cry from the classroom) and how well you'll fit in.

 

[SONYFX]

Agreed, but most employerdon't care.