GPA average question

sr081906 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 07:59 PM

GPA average question

What is considered a 'good' GPA?

TIA

Brassgirl9 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:05 PM

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I think 3.0 and higher is very good. Although my job required a 3.5. I think it depends on what the job you're applying for wants.

ama1771 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:10 PM

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i agree- 3.0

hayleyandsteve Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:10 PM

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I'd say 3.5 and above

AlBaBride Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:24 PM

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I think it depends on the school you attended and the GPA required to make the Dean's List. I'd say if someone achieved honors, then their GPA was good

sr081906 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:26 PM

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Posted by AlBaBride

I think it depends on the school you attended and the GPA required to make the Dean's List. I'd say if someone achieved honors, then their GPA was good

I don't think in my case that the Dean's list matters. It's more about the actual GPA. The school is well know in my field so I am not worried about it's reputation.

nifheim Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:26 PM

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A+ 4.3
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- 0.7
NP 0.0

3.0 is good for most places as stated 3.5 for ceratin careers

hayleyandsteve Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:29 PM

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Posted by nifheim

A+ 4.3
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- 0.7
NP 0.0

3.0 is good for most places as stated 3.5 for ceratin careers

hmm.... I don't think that an A+ is a 4.3 at most schools. I'm in grad school for speech pathology, and both A and A+ are 4.0

kitty1224 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:32 PM

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Posted by hayleyandsteve

Posted by nifheim

A+ 4.3
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- 0.7
NP 0.0

3.0 is good for most places as stated 3.5 for ceratin careers

hmm.... I don't think that an A+ is a 4.3 at most schools. I'm in grad school for speech pathology, and both A and A+ are 4.0

Agree, I have never heard of 4.3. The highest 4.0

Kara and Todd Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:53 PM

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Posted by ik1

Posted by hayleyandsteve

Posted by nifheim

A+ 4.3
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- 0.7
NP 0.0

3.0 is good for most places as stated 3.5 for ceratin careers

hmm.... I don't think that an A+ is a 4.3 at most schools. I'm in grad school for speech pathology, and both A and A+ are 4.0

Agree, I have never heard of 4.3. The highest 4.0

Also agreed. Most schools do NOT weight an A+

sr081906 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 08:59 PM

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Highest GPA in my school is 4.0

I never heard of anything over 4.0 in any school.

cjb88 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 09:01 PM

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high schools go above a 4.0 scale...

sr081906 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 09:02 PM

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Posted by cjb88

high schools go above a 4.0 scale...

I was talking about college.

CLMon7906 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 09:08 PM

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I'd say anything over a 3.0 is good. The higher the better when a job/career actually factors that in to the hiring equation. I know that my BIL had like a 3.2 or something and was just barely making the interview min. for an accountant [in BIG NYC firms]. He was kicking himself for not focusing more.

nifheim Posted: Dec 18, 2006 09:57 PM

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Yea 4.0 is the highest for most programs. I found online though there are places with a 4.3 just didn't know where exactly. Put it up anyway... i had a 3.8 in college for many years till this semester guarante its going to drop.. DROP after these finals.

eternitybride Posted: Dec 18, 2006 10:03 PM

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Posted by hayleyandsteve

Posted by nifheim

A+ 4.3
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- 0.7
NP 0.0

3.0 is good for most places as stated 3.5 for ceratin careers

hmm.... I don't think that an A+ is a 4.3 at most schools. I'm in grad school for speech pathology, and both A and A+ are 4.0

at my law school an A+ is 4.3

DavaDay Posted: Dec 18, 2006 10:08 PM

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My sister went to Cornell, and A+ was 4.3 there.

I go to Queens College and an A+ for me was only 4.0. I guess you have to pay the big bucks to get a 4.3!

Dnn518 Posted: Dec 18, 2006 10:12 PM

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I think 3.0 or better is a good GPA.

mslgirl Posted: Dec 18, 2006 11:44 PM

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Schools that give A+ grades will generally have GPAs up to 4.3

In my opinion a good GPA is 3.5 or better, but it really depends on a lot of things, including the school and the coursework. It's a lot easier to get an A in some classes than in others. In the end, grades don't matter much unless you plan on trying to get into a post-graduate program. Most jobs aren't too concerned with GPAs - although maybe first jobs are as they have very little on which to judge candidates.

curiousgeorge Posted: Dec 18, 2006 11:48 PM

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I think a 3.0 is good and a 3.5 is Great.... Most colleges will give you academic scholarships in this range...I would always stay above a 3.0 Obviously the higher the better, especially if you rely on scholarships,grants and work to pay for your education or if you at least want them to!