I had a quick question about addressing my low GPA in a cover letter. Is this to dramatic or is it good? Everything is 100% accurate and I can go into more detail if a recruiter asks.
"To address any concerns about my GPA, I would like to explain that during the first two years of college I was distracted from my academics due to extracurricular activities, causing my GPA to dip. During my third year, I really found myself and made some huge life changes which included quitting many things I thought were unnecessary, for life. For this reason, I believe that my GPA is not fully representative of my work ethic and level of qualification."
Well, that's not really a good reason, you're basically just reminding them that unlike other students who could focus on ECs and maintain grades their first two years you weren't able to do that. I actually think this explanation makes you look worse. So I would say no, don't include it.
I wouldn't send that out. Few people will read it anyway.
What you want is something like this;
"During college I was a member of (campus activities) where I demonstrated leadership in (stuff).
Although my cumulative GPA is not as strong as (put major GPA here) I accomplished (other stuff that is different from the first stuff).
Lastly, I have maintained a GPA of (GPA) since then and have (improvements you made) to demonstrate my dedication to (major here) while still continuing to maintain a successful record of campus involvement in (group here)"
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