3.81 GPA - too low / am I fucked?

So I fucked up and got a B+ in one of my coding classes this semester and now I’ll have a 3.81 going into sophomore spring, and it probably won’t get any higher going forward cuz upper div CS classes are difficult. I’m a computer science and business double major at a semi target — did I screw myself? Is a 3.8 that different from a 3.9?

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Here is my take based on what other people have said to similar topics - 3.8 is fine, don’t let it drop any further. I think people in the industry would say as long as you network and know your shit this won’t hurt you. That is just what I’m guessing but listen to others who chime in. 

 

Yes you’re totally fine with a 3.8, more so if you go to a target. Remember, GPA is only a check in the box and a 3.8 passes the visual cue test when analysts evaluate resumes. You should be networking and doing interview prep as your main priorities. If you don’t get an interview down the line, most likely it won’t be because of your GPA.

 

With that attitude, I would definitely work on your behaviorals. I doubt it’s gonna be your GPA that holds you back.

 

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