is this ethical, regarding averaging grades?
so say i attend a target school and get a 3.4 but i take an easy as shit state school course over the summer (maybe intro to psych) and get an A, or a 4.0 it shows up as a "T" on my transcript for transfer credit from another university
would it then be unethical to then write down the average (3.7) on my job apps
if i get into hot water for it, after i already get hired, i can just be like, "oh sorry i knew i was supposed to include the transcript from all courses i've taken, so i just wanted to make sure i had a 'cumulative' GPA."
i guess my question isn't whether or not this is ethical, but more like would i get fired for this? is this a good idea?
I think it would make more sense to put GPA per school as you may have the schools bifurcated on the resume, but if you didn't, i would definitely make sure you have a good reason for taking the course. i mean you can't go take college algebra and spanish 1 and have that be discovered. you'll look like a jack ass haha. like if you took business ethics, business law, or some other business class you missed at uni then it would make a lot more sense.
It's not ethical and you could get your offer rescinded.
Try this instead: stop trying to weasel your way in and get some good grades at your "target."
This. Good luck trying to explain a "blended 3.7 GPA" when your primary transcript reads 3.4.
You wouldn't just average it either...the 3.4 at your school presumably represents far more credits than the 4.0 at the state school. You'd have to do a weighted average like any other GPA calc.
I hope you don't consider going into finance with math skills like that
Can I list average college GPA on resume? (Originally Posted: 05/29/2014)
Rising junior. Attend a top 20 college where the average student gpa is around a 2.9 (heard this through our career center). Was wondering if listing it on resume next to my gpa would be frowned upon because as of now that's around what I currently have. And my major (econ/finance) is also known for it's hard curriculum and grade deflation. Not sure if IB is still attainable at this point, I may look into other fields that are easier to get into, but I'm still set on making IB happen. Hoping to get close to a 3.3 and I"m networking my ass off. It's paid off so far.
Try to get class rank/percentage if possible, if not, it's fine to put on your resume. Jobs are horrible are compensating for schools that have deflation, so it's probably best to help them out.
Agreed, a lot of people reviewing resumes must have forgotten how some colleges work in terms of grade distribution. You've got nothing to lose by adding a little more context to you're GPA. If they aren't taking 2.9's more info won't be a deal breaker anyway
Or you could leave your gpa off your resume?
I have a friend who was in the same situation as you(but as a graduate). He is a real go-getter on got interviews at top shops such as GS,MS,EVR, etc. by networking with BSD MD's.
After going through a phone screen with 2 of the 3 above banks listed, they couldn't pass him to the next round on the count of his GPA being bellow the waterline. Push hard to get that GPA and network.
Remember while Average GPA is 2.9, average people (generally) don't break in - so keep pushing.
I think this about sums it up.
Voluptate illum eveniet minus numquam velit. Officia reiciendis facilis sunt omnis odit. Veniam nihil provident quod. Ipsam iusto vel sit consequatur dicta ut at.
Consequuntur itaque beatae voluptatem soluta non recusandae rem. Dolorum alias minus natus amet accusantium fugit cumque et. Magnam non ut autem cumque ipsam quae. Sit ut eveniet sit est.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...