Importance of GPA

[burbuja0512]

You may say that I'm wrong, but we all know if you don't think something is as vital as it is, you won't give it your full effort.

Lol MA2 you seem like you're always ready for a good debate Will it dissapoint you if I say that I do agree with your point sometimes?

Yes, if you're approaching school with a half-as$ed attitude, you will fail. I couldn't do this if I weren't giving it 150%. I'm sacrificing time with my children, husband, sleep and sanity. I don't have the best GPA out there but it doesn't mean that I'm not giving it absolutely everything that I have to give to achieve my goals.

However, the question "does GPA matter?" can't always be answered with a yes. In many fields it really doesn't matter, so I wouldn't want to lie to someone about that.

SO, if you're asking "Should I have a bad attitude and give this a 50% effort?" The answer is NO.

If you're asking "Will the C that I got in a subject that I struggled with affect my job prospects?" The answer would be, it depends. I won't speak about areas that I don't know, but in my years in B2B sales in Fortune 500 companies, no one has ever cared.

So.. OF COURSE it's better to get a good GPA, but if you don't it's not the end of the world. You could easily make up for a weak resume by volunteering or internships if you can't boast a strong GPA and/or experience. I would hire someone that volunteers on the weekends a million times over the top GPA. (Yes I know I'm straying off topic a little, just wanted to point out that there are ways to make up for weak spots on the resume.) And yes if you are even remotely concerned, don't just stop at your undergrad.