<p>I'm in a very unique situation, and I'd really like some advice on how I can make the best of it.</p>
<p>I'm an engineering undergrad, and I just finished my second internship this summer. I received the offer in March this year, and they asked for my unofficial transcript in April. The internship had a basic requirement of a 2.8 GPA, and at that time I officially had a 3.29.</p>
<p>This spring semester was tough, as I took 17 credit hours. One of my project classes ended up consuming so much time, that a few of my other classes suffered. I really didn't feel the effect of this coming on until the last third of the semester. In the end, I had a 2.72 because I failed at least two classes.</p>
<p>They never asked for any updates after I started, so I didn't see the need to bring my GPA up. I did really well in my internship, and scored a nice performance review. At the end of my internship, I met with who was basically the HR manager (for them to get feedback on their intern program), and I was unofficially told that I already have an offer for an internship next summer, and that I needed to update my online profile with all my new information before they can send the official offer out.</p>
<p>I took two online classes this summer during the internship, and did about average. I got a C and a B-, so now I'm officially at a 2.69. Being so busy this summer, I believe I did fine for the conditions.</p>
<p>I originally planned to wait until the end of the fall semester before applying for anything. I'm retaking a few classes that will definitely bring my GPA up MUCH higher, and I'm planning on dedicating a lot of time to my studies. Because they want me to update my information so soon for next summer, I'm in a unique situation.</p>
<p>Which should I do? I really like being an honest person.</p>
<p>1) Ignore their requests, however pressuring they might be, until December to update everything and officially fill out an application. I filled out the previous application after December. I feel there's a chance to miss some early opportunities.</p>
<p>2) Update my online profile with my current information, knowing that my listed GPA and transcripts will clearly show a number below their requirement. There's a chance they might make an exception. There's also a chance that they might disqualify me, even if that's just temporary. There's also the likely awkwardness of explaining why I did a terrible job during the spring semester.</p>
<p>Let me know what you all think, please.</p>