Hi everyone — I’d really appreciate some advice on how to present schools and GPAs as a transfer student.
Background:
- Class of 2027, rising junior, transferred due to some personal circumstances.
- Freshman–Sophomore Fall (3 semesters) at Target School A – GPA 3.8
- Sophomore Spring (1 semester) transferred at Lower Semi-Target School B – GPA 4.0,
- Starting Fall 2025 through graduation at Target School C – no GPA yet
Question:
Since I don’t have a GPA at School C yet, I’ll need to show a previous GPA when applying for 2026 IB internships (MM / smaller firms). I’m debating two options:
- Option 1: List both School A (3.8) and School B (4.0).
- Concern: will three schools look unfavorable?
- Concern: will three schools look unfavorable?
- Option 2: List only School A (3.8, stronger brand).
- Will firms ask for official transcripts when extending an offer? If so,
- Will they ask for School A’s official transcript since it is the only one listed on my resume?
- If they ask for School A’s official transcript, can I still submit school B ‘s official transcript (which shows transferred courses from A) even if B isn’t listed on my resume?
- Will firms ask for official transcripts when extending an offer? If so,
- Which option is recommended?
Which approach would you recommend for recruiting?
Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated — thank you!
I honestly would just put 3.8 and be done with it, it’s such a gray area and it’s not like you’re ticking your GPA up, you’re clearly stating what your “cumulative GPA” is. If someone asks, I don’t see an expectation on why you would mention anything else and submit all your transcripts. A good GPA is a good GPA.
Thanks, you mean put 3.8 GPA with the current School C?
I’d say so, yes. If they request transcript just send all three or however many you have, I doubt they will raise eyebrows or even notice
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