<p>Seeing a high GPA, or simply scholastic awards in the misc or awards section of a resume will always get a glance, first, second,…, tenth job. And yes, your academic background matters less over time, while work experience begins to matter more. But it’s odd what catches your eye when you go through a stack of resumes. So if you have the score, brag. Your really shooting just to stop the reviewer for an extra second, in order to get them to focus on the rest of the words on the page. The longer they hold onto the paper, the better the chance of a follow-up call.</p>