<p>Is it ever possible for a student double majoring in two focuses to obtain a perfect GPA at the end of his senior year, given that the student completely holes himself in his academics when it comes to studying and obtains As in most of the class assignments? Is it rather common or am I just being too overly optimistic? </p>
<p>I think this would apply to a valedictorian and just some selected "few."</p>
<p>It’s possible, but not rather common. In general it’s not really worth the energy and stress it would require.</p>
<p>Well, in the long run it would help you in your further educational/career goals, right? Employers would definitely want such a person and graduate schools would unhesitatingly accept such a student. But I don’t see it possible in the sense that the student is also, at the same time, applying for internships, performing research, taking part in ECs, etc. Maybe I am wrong.</p>
<p>I know someone who just graduated from Cal with a 4.0 Econ major with a minor in German. He also smokes a lot of pot… so I’m thinking he must be some sort of strange anomaly in the human design. However, it can be done…</p>
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<p>You’re still in high school mode. Hell, even in high school you don’t get accepted to good colleges if you hole yourself up in academics only. Think about it. Do you really think employers are looking for people that are only good at school?</p>
<p>lol sorry. I meant to imply that employers/graduate schools would accept such a student GIVEN that he is also balanced in other things like internships, ECs, etc.</p>
<p>^I think it’s even more rare for someone to get a 4.0 and also be balanced in extracurriculars, work experience, etc. And a double major on top of that? If that’s what you’re shooting for, though, more power to you.</p>
<p>Employers would definitely want such a person and graduate schools would unhesitatingly accept such a student</p>
<p>Not universally true. Employers want to see experiences. They’d rather take a 3.2 who had school-year internships or was the president of the SGA than a 4.0 who slaved his entire school hours away trying to get an A. And graduate schools, while they typically look for a 3.5+, want people with research experience. They’ll take a few Bs (and even a C or two) over zero experience because you are trying to get As. (I mention this because OP said something about holing up to do nothing but study to get straight As).</p>
<p>The other thing is, why would you want to? Honestly, I never get asked about my undergrad GPA anymore. I’m a grad student so it’s a little different, but I had a 3.4 and I’m in a top program because of my research experience and ability to talk about that. But I do have some friends in undergrad or who don’t have graduate degrees, and I did interview with some places before grad school. As long as you have a 3.0 at least (3.2 for some places) they don’t care about the rest. They want you to have experiences in leadership and in their fields.</p>
<p>If I could change one thing about undergrad, I would’ve taken a business internship somewhere either during term-time or during the summer. (I did research internships.)</p>
<p>don’t stress a 4.0</p>
<p>3.8 maybe, but not a 4.0</p>
<p>this is the dumbest topic i’ve ever read. </p>
<p>ok, just kidding, it’s not the dumbest.</p>
<p>don’t stress! a 4.0 is very admirable but it’s not everything. what matters more is that you’re well-rounded and have taken advantage of the opportunities available to you. if i were an employer and saw one candidate with a 4.0 and 4 years of doing nothing but school and no research or internships and another candidate with a 3.6 who has lots of real-world experience i’d pick the second one without a doubt! </p>
<p>don’t “plan” to get a 4.0, certainly, because you’d be setting yourself up for extreme disappointment. my freshman year i know so many people that did that and when they made 70s on their first tests they were just devastated. the truth is college isn’t easy.</p>
<p>I could have had that 4.0 GPA if I had chosen my classes appropriately. Instead I signed up for a couple of interesting classes outside of my comfort zone - and they turned out to be the most rewarding classes of my college career! They have literally changed the way I thought about the world and I will still draw insights from them long after I have forgotten all of the technical stuff from my major. I think those Bs were a good investment. </p>
<p>On the other hand, my best friend has taken not a single class outside of her major since her 4th semester in college because she was afraid that she might ruin her spotless GPA. She did graduate summa cum laude, but she’s come to detest the college, her major department and her classes in the process. </p>
<p>Be careful what you wish for.</p>
<p>It’s obviously possible because people do accomplish it, but for reasons listed above, many people don’t achieve it. I would personally rather give up a 4.0 for a couple B/B+'s or whatever to take some interesting classes out of my comfort zone.</p>
<p>There’s a lot of variables that go into getting a 4.0. I think you have to be lucky in addition to hardworking and smart.</p>
<p>“I know someone who just graduated from Cal with a 4.0 Econ major with a minor in German. He also smokes a lot of pot… so I’m thinking he must be some sort of strange anomaly in the human design. However, it can be done…”</p>
<p>LOL</p>
<p>Yes it’s possible.</p>
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