Miscalculated GPA (.03 off) - when should I inform?
Tomorrow I have the final round of a IB firm. I ordered an official transcript in preparation of a background check and at school we had a grade on our transcript for defending our independent work. I counted it the same as my written independent work (2 classes worth) when I calculated my GPA. The transcript says that the defense is actually worth 0 classes, so my GPA is actually .03 lower than what I reported on my resume. What should I do? Wait for the background check to ask, or contact the firm ahead of time?
Wait until you get an offer. Nobody will care. Plus, this semester will change your GPA anyway.
I wouldn't. I'd email your HR/alum contact now.
Agree with SirTradesaLot, no need to do anything until you get an offer. .03 isn't going to be a difference maker at this point anyways.
I just graduated by the way - this is my final GPA
The thing is...
If it doesn't matter - why not call/email now? If it does matter - do you want to be the guy who didn't call when he found out about the discrepancy?
A little like Pascal's wager tbh...
I don't think it's a huge deal either way. I would only call if it was the difference between a 2.97 and a 3.00 or something like that. The lesson is just to round to one decimal point, I guess.
Also, I'm assuming the error went against you OP? If it actually raises your GPA, then don't even think about contacting them.
which is why i'd contact HR or an alum. HR doesn't really have a say... they handle only the admin from this point forward. and they aren't really above you on the chain of command. alums tend to want to help you out and are more likely to give candid advice/have your back if shit happens.
what if they never ask for a transcript, or if they do, they won't recalculate my GPA?
Miscalculated GPA (.03 off) - tell company now? (Originally Posted: 09/17/2012)
Tomorrow I have the final round of a IB firm. I ordered an official transcript in preparation of a background check and at school we had a grade on our transcript for defending our independent work. I counted it the same as my written independent work (2 classes worth) when I calculated my GPA. The transcript says that the defense is actually worth 0 classes, so my GPA is actually .03 lower than what I reported on my resume. What should I do? Wait for the background check to ask, or contact the firm ahead of time?
tl;dr - you're fucked cauz technically you lied
Doesn't matter at all, no one is going to care about the difference between a 3.67 and a 3.64. Just tell them you made a mistake by adding in the extra class and it should be fine
Don't think the .03 will make a difference.
no alum, no HR. small place.
then you're SOL. your call.
Dude nobody gives a crap.
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