Masters degree GPA

Graduate School
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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>So I know someone who did a sort of counselling/psychology hybrid at grad school and got a GPA of 3.79, who had an undergrad GPA of 3.3 in education. I'm done a bachelors in History, GPA, 3.3ish too.</p>

<p>I guess I am interested - is the GPA here equivalent to an undergrad GPA? I just wonder because some of the information I've seen suggests that the average GPA at grad school is 2 or 3 points higher than at undergrad, others seem to regard them as the same. I realise there is considerable variance between institutions and disciplines, but as a rule of thumb, is the average grade slightly higher?</p>

<p>I suppose I am interested so as to know what to expect from myself when I do eventually get myself organised enough to go.</p>

<p>Thanks,</p>

<p>Ferrus.</p>

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<p>Yes, in grad school the grading is less rigorous. The lowest grade I’ve heard is a B- where I went. The reasoning behind this is because they want you to spend more time on your research then caring about coursework.</p>

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<p>It’s dependent on the philosophy of where you go. It will vary by department even within a school. I have seen graduate classes where C’s are given out more frequently than A’s.</p>

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<p>Any idea how rigorous George Mason’s (VA) education and psychology department are?</p>