<p>Which would you consider be more beneficial when finding a job after college? The name or the grade.</p>
<p>I was accepted into Penn, but I know for a fact I'd be at the low end of the class whereas I can maintain a great GPA at Temple or Drexel. I'd love to go to Penn, but I don't know if I can handle the workload. I got in under Psychology by the way so it shouldn't be as hard as the other majors.</p>
<p>I'd appreciate any input!</p>
<p>Getting a high GPA in psyc really isn’t a difficult task. I’d worry more about finding a job after college with a psyc degree lol. I’m only teasing but I thought about the same thing last year but it comes down to really whether or not you’re willing to put in the effort, not if you’re smart enough to have a high GPA.</p>
<p>Those are really good points, freshprince, thanks! I’m also worried about finding a job with a psych degree, but I don’t know how much more beneficial it’d be earning one from Penn as opposed to other schools.</p>
<p>Penn’s psyc program is solid, if you really want to do that go with it and worry about other **** later.</p>
<p>Listen,
Penn accepted you because they know you are capable of doing the work. Read that sentence over and over again until you get it through your head. It took me a while to accept as well. When it comes down to it, it has nothing to do with level of intelligence and everything to do with work ethic. My friend who was number 1 in our graduating class of about 450 students got three Cs last semester while my other friend who went to a public high school in Philly has a 3.5 gpa. Granted, the amount of work you put in depends on your school/major, but I am also a Psych. major and you can do it. It’s one of the easier subjects once you know get accustomed to how the classes work. So what if you’re not the “traditional” Penn student. For every kid at Penn, there are numerous kids that are smarter than them. And don’t sleep on Temple and Drexel just because they’re ranked lower than Penn. Yes, they may seem easier, but like I said before excelling in college isn’t about how smart you are but how hard you work. A smart student such as yourself can mess up at Temple just as much as at Penn. Now I don’t know how I may have come across but I’m not here to judge, preach, or lecture. Just to tell you how lucky you are and not to let fear govern the decisions you make at this crucial time in your life. You have three wonderful schools to choose from, and you know yourself best. You know your capabilities, preferences, and deal-breakers. So choose the school that’s ultimately the right fit for you.</p>
<p>I’m definitely taking your words of wisdom to heart, proudpenn. Thanks, I really appreciate it. (:</p>
<p>Regardless of your GPA, unless it’s 2.something, finding a job at penn will be much easier than finding one at drexel or temple. just because of how many employers come to penn.</p>
<p>brn I felt exactly the same way when I came to Penn. Went to a very mediocre public school where I never had to do any work and figured I would struggle my freshman year. However, I just put in a decent amount of work (nothing crazy), made sure I was on top of things, and have been able to maintain a 3.85+ through junior year. Some Penn classes are hard, but don’t assume you won’t do well or aren’t as smart as others.</p>