College GPA

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<p>UCSwannabe:that's not true about highschool... my highschool in michigan uses + and -... I would be so happy if they didn't</p>

<p>our grading scale:</p>

<p>A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.4
B 3.0
B- 2.7</p>

<p>and so on...
and for APs, its a x1.1 scale, like
A 4.4
A- 4.07
B+ 3.74
and so on....</p>

<p>it kills to have an A-... the only time i encountered your scale was when i took a class on virtual highschool online for something our school didnt offer... but its not THAT good since 90+ is an A but 80+ is a B... so 89.3 is a B but 89.5 is an A... but then if you get used to that scale, you can just slack off and make a 90+ in all your classes instead of a 94 which is what our A is.</p>

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<p>Not true I know of people with low 3.0 gpas that have gotten into med school with decent MCATs.</p>

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<p>The average accepted GPA for med school is around 3.6, so the majority of students had less than a 3.7.</p>

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<p>Wow, why does SSJ even bother? What he should do is write down all of his thoughts and then put a great big X and realize that everything that he says is utter nonsense.</p>

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<p>I'm sporting a 3.93 after 2 years of school. I'm a science major so I expect it to freefall at some point.</p>

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<p>depends on what college you go to....i gotta 4.0 at Virginia Tech with little effort..</p>

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<p>3.4 was tough to get at my school</p>

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<p>What are these mysterious "elite" jobs that require a 3.5?</p>

<p>The CIA cuts off at 3.0
(just got a career center message from them, they're interviewing in June if anyone's interested, lol... you need a degree, obviously)</p>

<p>Some grad schools like work experience, business schools are known for that. Some don't.</p>

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<p>Actually, work experience will never hurt, only help. I'm looking to get an MA or MPP, and work experience always helps according to admisisons folks. </p>

<p>But yeah, where is this mysterious "elite job?"</p>

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<p>Oh yeah, CIA...</p>

<p>I interviewed with them, and unfortunately didn't get past the first interview. However, speaking with someone later shed some light on the issue. First of all, few people with only a BA or BS are going to get a job. Still, some will, right? What can you do to prepare?</p>

<p>The moment you get information on the part of the CIA you're interviewing for, do your homework. Learn about what they do, and tailor your answers to that part of the organization. Make them realize that you are super passionate about that work, and it really helps.</p>

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<p>my boyfriend worked for the cia right out of college.</p>

<p>and as for gpa's.. it depends on your major and school.. for example, in my major, 15 people graduated last week.. and only 2 of the 15 graduated with honors, which is a 3.3 or higher.. but in my roommates major, 12 of the 17 graduated with honors..</p>

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<p>yeah...business schools require that you work for 1-2 years before you apply</p>

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<p>fendergirl,</p>

<p>I thought your boyfriend went to med school after college?</p>

<p>Anyway, yes, some will get the job. However, at the first meeting they made it fairly clear that those straight out of college would have a hard time since many more qualified people (i.e, with master's and PhDs) were in the candidate pool.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, I recommend anyone interested apply and give it a shot. Just bring your AAA game to the table every moment you're in that room.</p>