<p>I'm a freshman, and got an A- in business algebra, which is kind of upsetting because i knew i could've done better. Is this good? Just lay it down on me. Is this bad? Good? okay? for a college freshman?</p>
<p>I don't know. I feel like a lot of people would've gotten a 4.0? I had an easy schedule. What do you guys think? BTW... I'm just going to a normal state college (but the best in the state)? will this ruin my chances of getting a job at like goldman sachs?</p>
<p>You’re fine! Don’t worry about not getting a 4.0. Hardly anyone keeps that up in college, and there’s barely any difference between a 4.0 and a 3.9. They’re both very high and impressive grades.</p>
<p>Congratulations on a successful first semester!</p>
<p>Are you kin to the poster that was worried about their 790 SAT II math score? </p>
<p>Relax, it’s fine. </p>
<p>stop complaining and humblebragging. people would kill for that GPA. But I know how you feel, I got a 3.94 with 2 A+s, all As, and one A- this semester, frustrating cuz you were so close. It just doesn’t matter in the long run. Honestly, any GPA greater than 3.7 is amazing (that’s all A dean’s list at my college).</p>
<p>A 3.92 is a fantastic GPA. </p>
<p>If you don’t get a job at Goldman-Sachs, it will not be due to getting an A- in business algebra your freshman year of college. </p>
<p>Wait – are you a college freshman or a high school senior? I thought you were just applying.</p>
<p>@Ramon712 … hahah no? I’m a college freshman? why’d you think so?</p>
<p>Because you mentioned in previous posts about writing essays. Your name reminds me of someone else so I always notice your posts.</p>
<p>@Ramon712 oh, haha that’s because I still have to write essays to get into different colleges in my university. like the honors college requires one and so does the business college–if that makes any sense? </p>
<p>Yes, that makes total sense. I was completely confused. Good luck!</p>
<p>Yes, now move on and enjoy your break. </p>
That’s an amazing GPA. I just started college this fall and my GPA is around a 3.6
I was upset about getting an A- my first semester of freshman year. It was the first A- I had ever gotten and it was in an art class I took as an elective (I’m a science major) and the prof wouldn’t explain why I got an A- instead of an A.
That was 4 years ago. It doesn’t matter at all now. In high school, that 4.0 seems way more important than it is in college. GPS are generally lower than in high school - a 3.7 in college is usually considered a very good GPA. Employers and grad schools don’t focus on grades like undergraduate admissions do. Graduating with a 3.9 would be great, but that’s not all that matters. Start looking for internships to get experience, and keep your GPA up.
Completely missed this part on my first read-through.
3.92 is a great GPA. However, Goldman and other elite I-banks won’t recruit from a “normal” state college (usually they have a list of 20-30 schools they will recruit from), regardless of GPA. Prestige matters in investment banking.
3.92 is pretty good, but I will say… (and I know I will get harassed for this) A- in business algebra? It’s not terrible but it won’t look good.
Wow, lol. If you’re looking for reassurance, hopefully the other responses will suffice. But I have to say that I agree with the above - top investment banks generally recruit from target schools such as the Ivies and top LACs. Unless your state school is Berkeley or something similarly-renowned, it’s going to be tough.
Some of these places also ask for SAT scores (CR+M) for their summer interns. Just so you know.
Good luck!
@dextrous that’s what I was thinking! I mean business algebrap should’ve been a piece of cake
@Coriander23 I’m just curious… How do you know they generally recruit from target schools?