Combine GPA from CC and Berkeley

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi all, </p>

<p>I actually have a question regarding how to combine GPA from a community college with your university GPA. I actually went to a CC for 2 years and then transferred to Berkeley-Haas School of Business. My GPA in CC is pretty good (> 3.85). But my Berkeley GPA is not as good as my CC GPA, it's a tiny bit below 3.5.</p>

<p>I really want to get a job in Investment Banking/Finance/Consulting and I know many of them have GPA cut-offs of 3.5.. I am afraid that my current UC GPA right now would prevent me from getting the interviews (eventhough it's really only a tiny bit away from 3.5). This is why I am thinking of combining my two GPAs...</p>

<p>I have had previous internships in finance and accounting in one of the Big 4 and I would hate to see all those efforts wasted away by some tiny bit margin in GPA... </p>

<p>That said, can you all help me figure out on how to combine the GPAs? Do you think combining it is a good idea? Any ideas of whether those firms/companies will ever consider my application if my GPA is just a tiny bit below 3.5??</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>You can’t combine GPAs because those firms will be looking at your UC transcript. Having a GPA under 3.5 is ok as long as you have relevant work experience.</p>

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<p>Round up your GPA if applicable (i.e. 3.5 instead of 3.48). If it’s like 3.44, though, you’re gonna have to deal with it.</p>

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<p>If you are quoting transcript GPA, it is best to write it exactly as the transcript reports (no rounding).</p>

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<p>Never, ever round up gpa. (It is a big no-no, and considered unethical.)</p>

<p>Do not combine gpa’s from different colleges on a resume. You can list both colleges under the education section, however.</p>

<p>Cal – 3.4</p>

<p>Juco - 3.9</p>