2.9 GPA....first entry level job interview

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<p>Hi All,</p>

<p>I am graduating in may 2011, will very likely have a 3.0 (Aerospace Engineer - concentration in astronautics). I currently have a 2.91 GPA, but I work 15-20 hours a week and have been involved with research since freshman year. I am project manager for two of the research projects on campus and have held many leadership positions with various organizations throughout my college career (President of Society of Women Engineers, vice president of our amateur radio club etc). I am also a mentor for the college of engineering for incoming freshman students.</p>

<p>Anyway, I have somehow landed an interview with a defense company and I was wondering how heavily GPA will be weighted. They have expressed a desire for me to have a 3.0 by the time I graduate but what if have a 2.95-2.99 at graduation? Will they just completely take away my job offer (if I am to receive one after my interviews)? Or will my many experiences be enough to still make me a desirable hire? I feel my experiences have made me very qualified for the job I am interviewing for, but I know GPA is important to some extent. </p>

<p>Any input would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I would imagine that should you graduate with a 2.95, they won’t really care. You SHOULD, however, have a good answer for why your GPA is low at the moment. At the end of the day, they’ll hire someone who can get the job done, and do it well. It sounds like your experience should more than make up for your GPA, so I wouldn’t worry too much. Just be able to discuss it easily if and when the topic comes up.</p>