Comments | eclypsia: Full of hate.

eclypsia

Full of hate.

Apr 18, 2007 12:20

( My typical twice a semester hate post on school )

Comments 8

About your GPA ferrousoxide April 18 2007, 18:56:32 UTC

In case you're contemplating grad school, most of the applications seemed to ask me what my cumulative GPA was, what my GPA was in my last 2 years, and what my GPA in my major (discounting all courses that don't directly relate to my subject) was. Other than grad school and scholarship applications, i've never had anyone ask me my college GPA.

Re: About your GPA eclypsia April 18 2007, 19:00:45 UTC

Awesome! I am considering grad school (and have been concerned for some time on that).

Its just irritating to see how pathetic my cumulative gpa is when I am so much more capable than that, I was just distracted when I was 18. *sigh*

Re: About your GPA ferrousoxide April 18 2007, 19:58:40 UTC

Even if they don't give you multiple options, you'll have to write a statement of intent, and while you don't want to say things like "I know my academic career started off rocky, but...," it's totally ok to say things like "As I became more focused in my academic endeavours, I realised I was interested in x and concentrated my studies on that area, etc." Besides, i'm sure from your transcript, it will be obvious that you took some time out. It also helps if you have any professors who you'd taken courses from both pre and post time out who can speak to your newfound dedication to your chosen field. A good recommendation can do wonders for applications.

Re: About your GPA eclypsia April 19 2007, 19:10:23 UTC

The GPA thing is just really a personal irritation, and every semester when I am getting ready to register and I have to pull up my transcript I cringe. It is reassuring to hear that it will likely have little impact on going to grad school or getting a job. However, that still doesn't stop me from smacking my 18 year old self in the face.

sinaesthesia April 18 2007, 19:46:33 UTC

C said something about them not even asking what his GPA was when he went to grad school. He says it all depends on what major you plan on having when you go. Since he did research and MIT needed cheap research labor, they snatched him right up.

There's still hope, even if you don't have a perfect GPA.

eclypsia April 19 2007, 19:08:36 UTC

Its more of just a personal issue with me. I realize that it likely won't effect me but it just bugs me, ya know?

sinaesthesia April 19 2007, 23:08:11 UTC

You? Being a perfectionist about something? NEVER

Yeah, I understand. I get disappointed about stuff like that, too.

rainswolf April 18 2007, 21:18:40 UTC

Although the GPA thing would irritate me too (what can I say...I'm into numbers!) I agree with others that it won't seriously affect your graduate school applications. Maybe you won't get into Berkeley, but whatever. They will look at your whole transcript, see that the low grades were when you were much younger years and years ago, and see that your recent grades are good. They'll say "Wow-- she's proven herself. She must really want to be in school. "