Please Help! Interview Upcoming! Discussing Low GPA in Interview
Hello All,
I'm currently a rising junior at a semi-target. I have a couple phone screens upcoming and I'm told by my connections there I'll need to discuss my GPA. I have a around 3.2-3.3. I have no trends. Basically just hovered around it. I have very interesting, but largely unrelated, internship experience. So besides my GPA, I'd say my resume is strong. Basically wondering how I approach this question without getting counted out. What do I focus on in my answer?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. If I end up using your answer (in comments or PMS) I'll toss you some cash. So there's a little extra incentive.
Thank you in advance.
Explain why your GPA was low. Were you working while in school? Did you have any family issues at home that distracted you from school? If you are genuine in your answer and can articulate your intelligence in the interview you should be fine.
Thanks for the response LBhoes (lol). My GPA was low because I wasn't sufficiently motivated and I prioritized my social life when at school. In my internships, with less college life to draw me in, I've been locked in and outworked kids with 4.0 GPAs.
Half of the reason why people at targets go for IB instead of law/med school is because your GPA at the end of the day doesn't need to be sky-high. Just have a no-bs response or say what you've been doing that proves your hardworking and smart to explain it.
Echoing this, keep the BS to a minimum
Yeah, i.e. "my major is hard" or "academics are not my thing". GPA is a quick and easy indicator of long-term dedication and commitment. Communicate that sentiment and you've gone from point A to B in a good, albeit different way.
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