<p>Hi, so I know this is terrible, but I lied about my gpa on my resume. I have a Superday coming up next week and I just want to know what are the chances of me getting caught if I get an offer. The posting for this position didn't specify a minimum GPA requirement FYI.</p>
<p>I've done a little research and this is what I found out:</p>
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<li>If its for a FT position, don't lie because they will always ask for official transcripts to make sure you graduated so you will most likely get caught.</li>
<li>For Summer Analysts its usually unofficial transcript or nothing</li>
<li>Schools are not allowed to disclose GPA as part of a background check, they use a "student enrollment verification" process that shows the semesters you attended, how many credits you took each semester, and what your major is</li>
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<p>Acoording to this I don't think I will get caught. I know it was a terrible thing to do. Also, I bumped up my GPA by .4 but after this semester I should actually be at the GPA I listed. So if they check after the internship starts I should be good either way.</p>
<p>If your research is right, you’re lucky. But I personally would never lie, especially because they send transcripts. Either way, if there’s no minimum GPA requirement… Why bother? It’s unnecessary stress for you.</p>
<p>If you don’t get caught, and GPA is a factor, it’ll be a shame because a more adequate candidate who has worked their butt off in classes to get that GPA will be shafted. Keep in mind that you may feel guilt for a very long time. I’m not trying to rip on you or be extra harsh, just honest.</p>
<p>if they do catch you, they will fire you immediately, and you won’t be able to list them on your resume - your summer will have been wasted, and you will need to think up of an excuse as to why you didn’t do anything over that summer. (And trust me, telling future employers you did nothing over that summer is better than telling them about the job you got fired from, because they will probably call and ask about you). Oh, and good luck getting a job from the firm in the future. And hope they don’t tell other firms.</p>
<p>HR will probably do some checking after the internship starts…
If you think you can get a decent opportunity elsewhere now, you should rescind your application.</p>