<p>GPA matters most if one is applying to professional graduate schools: business, law, medicine. As for employers, it’s variable depending on the industry and hiring practices. I can imagine, for example, GPA might matter for an employer that hires a “large crop” of graduates each year and has to determine between an “even bigger crop of applicants.” But besides those scenarios above which are the minority, GPA doesn’t matter much.</p>
<p>Additionally, just because one earns an B in an ivy does not translate to earning an A in a non-ivy. Too many factors to consider. There is no way you can make that assumption.</p>