In short, have a 3.445 GPA. Would this be unethical to put as a 3.5 since technically if you round two decimal places it rounds to a 3.5 (3.445->3.45->3.5), but nobody really does that? However don't want to get fucked by the 3.5 cutoff if I put below.
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Keep it at 3.44 you'd say? I had applied to a couple of places with 3.5. If they end up asking for a transcript would that be explainable?
does it show up as 3.445 or 3.45 on your transcript?
if the transcript is to 2 decimals than i'd go with 3.5 because there will be no proof of 3.445 unless HR does the math themselves lol
I agree for sure
Lol you are bad at math
Look I know people will say no, but think about it - 3.5 is literally the gpa cut off and looks much much better than a 3.44
While HR asks for transcripts no one is going to scrutinise your grades that harshly. I think it's okay to put a 3.5 and just go for it.
Why not just go one more level of rounding and take that 3.5 to a 4?
I heard 4.0s were looked down upon!!11!1 Maybe I should do it to a 3.9 so it looks like I have a social life right
Actual advice I've received LOL
I feel like for most recruiting 3.5 is the cut off. Even if they have a minimum of 3.0/3.2
At most recruiting events they announce that the cumulative gpa of everyone... and it’s always been 3.5 or higher. Not saying it can’t be lower, I’m just saying.
I’m not recommending rounding/lying. You can’t take a 2 credit course in basket weaving or something online?
I can boost gpa but that wont be until the end of the semester wont be in time for submitting the applications
All the time you spent posting this silly thread could have been spent studying and ACTUALLY getting your GPA up to a 3.5. I have to agree with the people who say you shouldn't double-round.
Why are you always so savage? Lol
Hey man we're all thinking it, someone has to say it.
My guy, I already know I have to study and I have been. But this post took me a good 5 minutes to post and read through over my summer break. I admitted I fucked up last semester and I intend on turning it around now, but posting a WSO to ask for time-sensitive advice isn't taking away from that. I know you love to sound funny on WSO as a hobby, but you could spend a bit of time really thinking about the facts.
The comments in this thread gave me cancer.
Doesn't matter, 3.5s are tossed unless your dad is a client.
No matter how you slice it rounding a 3.445 to a 3.5 is just incorrect. That is not how math works OP. Get it up! You can do it!
Totally understand. I appreciate your insight and will do!
No one will give a damn if you get 3.445 or 3.5.
The key is to tell the truth and convey the idea you would like to convey....what’s your major GPA?
Im a Sophomore so don't really have a major GPA
I would just abstain putting your GPA period. If they ask for it just pivot and demand to know how much the position will pay and insist your work life balance is your #1 priority. This will exude confidence.
nope
Anyone afraid of rounding a 3.45 (previously rounded correctly) to a 3.5 (aggressive rounding) is going to have trouble in finance. You heard it here first, folks
so when your MD "massages the numbers" it's fine?
Yes, basically. "Throw it into other"
Who gives a shit, round the 3.445 to 3.5. Outside of extreme deception, do you what you can to get interviews. Bunch of low EQ dweebs here.
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