So, if you graduate with a 3.75 or higher you graduate "with distinction"...is it worth it?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Minnesota
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<p>I'm a junior at CSOM, where it tends to be quite hard to get A's due to the Carlson Curve, the fact that it's a fairly tough school, and the fact that you're facing tough competition in your classes.</p>

<p>It's even harder for me than most, because one of my majors is MIS, which is exceptionally difficulty at CSOM (being that the program is ranked #3 in the nation). My other major is Marketing.</p>

<p>Right now, due to a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and some luck, my GPA is 3.79.</p>

<p>I don't know if I can maintain that over the next three semesters though.</p>

<p>I mean, that would require I get very few to no B's. That's...tough.</p>

<p>Especially because the amount of work between a B and an A are Carlson tends to be immense.</p>

<p>So, is it worth it to put in all the additional blood, sweat, and tears to keep myself above a 3.75?</p>

<p>Is graduating "with distinction" a huge deal?</p>

<p>What is a strong, impressive GPA for a CSOM grad anyways? I really don't know.</p>

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<p>You’re more than fine with a 3.79 GPA. I’m a Sophomore who interns with Ernst and Young and my GPA is drastically lower than yours. The only firms I can see cutting out anyone below a 3.75 would be large Wall Street firms. The ‘with distinction’ is impressive, but not mandatory. I would spend more time on trying to find a full time position for when you graduate and you’ll be just fine!</p>