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Title: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 10:26:53 AM
I have below a 3.5.  Is that like, a problem?
Title: Re: Do grades like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 10:29:27 AM
PFFFSSSST!  No.  sd gpa is embarrassing an zero doors were ever closed.  That will get you into almost any grad program as long as you get a serviceable score on the GRE as well.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 10:30:46 AM
Cool.  I will study hard for the GRE.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 10:31:31 AM
I will study hard for the GRE.

Can't
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2008, 10:40:13 AM
depends on what you want to do. 
for most, no.  for some, yes.  med school, law school, etc, of course they do.
graduate and scheme yourself into a good paying career?  no.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 10:44:03 AM
depends on what you want to do. 
for most, no.  for some, yes.  med school, law school, etc, of course they do.
graduate and scheme yourself into a good paying career?  no.

I was speaking generally.  Sometimes I worry about things.  Then, I stay on the message board and show up to work during the lunch hour and joke with the secretaries.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2008, 10:48:45 AM
depends on what you want to do. 
for most, no.  for some, yes.  med school, law school, etc, of course they do.
graduate and scheme yourself into a good paying career?  no.

I was speaking generally.  Sometimes I worry about things.  Then, I stay on the message board and show up to work during the lunch hour and joke with the secretaries.
you should worry but generally speaking i don't think anyone has ever asked me my gpa.  it matters most  obviously when looking for your first job, other than that- nein.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 10:50:39 AM
depends on what you want to do. 
for most, no.  for some, yes.  med school, law school, etc, of course they do.
graduate and scheme yourself into a good paying career?  no.

I was speaking generally.  Sometimes I worry about things.  Then, I stay on the message board and show up to work during the lunch hour and joke with the secretaries.
you should worry but generally speaking i don't think anyone has ever asked me my gpa.  it matters most  obviously when looking for your first job, other than that- nein.

It is always on your CV/Resume though right?  I mean I have a 3 to start with, so it isn't a complete dickstomp, but it is mediocre imo.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 10:51:36 AM
It is always on your CV/Resume though right? 

No, never
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2008, 10:52:13 AM
hell no it's not on my resume dude, i'd feel a bit insulted if someone asked me my gpa during an interview.  if my work experience isn't good enough for the job then my gpa certainly isn't going to help.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Chingon on June 20, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
My GPA is no where on my CV.  No one really gives a crap what grades you got as an undergrad.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 10:54:25 AM
hell no it's not on my resume dude, i'd feel a bit insulted if someone asked me my gpa during an interview.  if my work experience isn't good enough for the job then my gpa certainly isn't going to help.

I need to be more assertive.  I'm too modest and humble.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Rick Daris on June 20, 2008, 11:08:27 AM
Your college grades do go into your permanent file along with high school and middle school grades as well as # of tardies and possible ISS or afterschool detentions.

Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 11:13:23 AM
Sorry to come off like such a ham.

The prob is the Peace Corps appy is crazy in-depth has a background check by FBI, financial disclosures etc.

Really skewing my brain.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 11:18:45 AM
Sorry to come off like such a ham.

The prob is the Peace Corps appy is crazy in-depth has a background check by FBI, financial disclosures etc.

Really skewing my brain.

GPA prolly matters for that bro.  Real world not so much though.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 11:20:06 AM
Sorry to come off like such a ham.

The prob is the Peace Corps appy is crazy in-depth has a background check by FBI, financial disclosures etc.

Really skewing my brain.

GPA prolly matters for that bro.  Real world not so much though.

yeah, I know.  But I'm married to a real up 'n comer.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: AzCat on June 20, 2008, 11:55:12 AM
yeah, I know.  But I'm married to a real up 'n comer.

Good move that.  No reason to get married if she's not going to be far wealthier and more successful than you. 

Grades only matter if you don't know anyone.  If you know anyone grades are completely irrelevant, if not they're the only thing that matters for the first few years post-college. 
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 11:56:22 AM
Thanks all.

I'm done worrying.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 11:58:07 AM
Thanks all.

I'm done worrying.

Where and how long would your peace corp thing be? 
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 12:01:24 PM
no idea, 2 years.

possibly: W. Africa, Solomon Islands (Pacific), Kyrgyzstan, Central America.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 12:02:38 PM
no idea, 2 years.

possibly: W. Africa, Solomon Islands (Pacific), Kyrgyzstan, Central America.

Well, been nice knowin' ya.  Hope you don't get it!
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2008, 12:07:08 PM
no idea, 2 years.

possibly: W. Africa, Solomon Islands (Pacific), Kyrgyzstan, Central America.

just a couple pointers because i care 'bout ya-
a) choose Vail
b) choose Las Vegas
c) choose Santa Monica

don't pick a dumb place dude!  starting to seriously wonder about this 3.0 gpa assertion. 
  :blank:
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Del Tremens on June 20, 2008, 12:13:52 PM
You can always go back to work at Chipotle.  Excellent advancement opportunities, IMO.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 12:14:39 PM
You can always go back to work at Chipotle.  Excellent advancement opportunities, IMO.

Only if you like working at Chipotle.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 12:17:41 PM
You can always go back to work at Chipotle.  Excellent advancement opportunities, IMO.

Only if you like working at Chipotle.

Do you like working in places where 87% of visitors don't come back because of death by machete/gun/stick/rock/disease/animal(eaten by)/fall down hole/don't get paid/animal(mated with)/arrested for ransom/smelly/animal(raised like young and become farel)/bomb/infection/disentary/parasite/etc?   :-[
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: PCR on June 20, 2008, 12:21:17 PM
grades don't mean sh*t after you get your first job, and foreign countries are scary!   :cyclist:
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: AzCat on June 20, 2008, 12:35:43 PM
no idea, 2 years.

possibly: ... Kyrgyzstan ....

Last Peace Corps draftee I knew who drew Kyrgyzstan hasn't been heard from since, you really don't want to go the the 'stans. 

If you draw Central America I'll expect you to send me a couple of pounds of Contra Coffee and a Costa Rican hooker between the ages of 18 and 20.  TIA
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 12:40:10 PM
You guys know I can decline if I don't like the placement right?
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Oklahoma_Cat on June 20, 2008, 12:41:02 PM
no idea, 2 years.

possibly: ... Kyrgyzstan ....
a Costa Rican hooker between the ages of 8 and 10.  TIA

Don't lie.  FYP
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: AzCat on June 20, 2008, 01:20:23 PM
You guys know I can decline if I don't like the placement right?

If it weren't a hellhole they wouldn't be conning gullible American kids into going there.  Smarter to just decline the whole Peace corps concept and do something productive with the next couple of years.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 02:14:52 PM
You guys know I can decline if I don't like the placement right?

irrelevant...the question is 'will you?'   :ohno:
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: Kat Kid on June 20, 2008, 02:21:08 PM
You guys know I can decline if I don't like the placement right?

irrelevant...the question is 'will you?'   :ohno:

you called my bluff.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: fatty fat fat on June 20, 2008, 02:50:49 PM
just try to work hard, everything else will come.

look at mike beasley.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 02:52:13 PM
just try to work hard, everything else will come.

look at mike beasley.

Excellent points
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2008, 03:10:43 PM
I think Garmin requires a high GPA.

Of course, I don't think they let anyone interview there, so it doesn't really matter.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: FelixRex on June 20, 2008, 11:12:10 PM
GPA constantly comes up when applying for military/fed gov't jobs and goes a long way (along with adv. degrees) towards determining your starting salary.

Once you're in, people usually care less (especially military and contractors). Just get the job done and nobody will care if you aced speech class your sophomore year.

Also, marry a Kennedy.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: yosh on June 20, 2008, 11:35:14 PM
Just lie.  Nobody will ever check.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: FelixRex on June 20, 2008, 11:42:48 PM
Just lie.  Nobody will ever check.

Make sure you spell "Harvurd" right.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2008, 11:49:09 PM
Just lie.  Nobody will ever check.

This is a good point (unless you are going into some non-paying "why the F would you fight other people to volunteer for this job" job). 
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: PCR on June 21, 2008, 01:11:41 AM
What kinda of degree did you waste the last 4 years of your life getting, KK?
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: waks on June 21, 2008, 01:22:49 AM
no idea, 2 years.

possibly: W. Africa, Solomon Islands (Pacific), Kyrgyzstan, Central America.
Eh, I bet you're safe, KK. I know someone that's probably on the same level as you and they took him. They want to send him to Morocco or Jordan, fwiw.
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2008, 01:28:38 AM
no idea, 2 years.

possibly: W. Africa, Solomon Islands (Pacific), Kyrgyzstan, Central America.
Eh, I bet you're safe, KK. I know someone that's probably on the same level as you and they took him. They want to send him to Morocco or Jordan, fwiw.

Christ, if I could go to Morocco or Jodran I would sign up right now!
Title: Re: Do grades, like matter?
Post by: dr00d on June 21, 2008, 09:18:22 PM
hell no it's not on my resume dude, i'd feel a bit insulted if someone asked me my gpa during an interview.  if my work experience isn't good enough for the job then my gpa certainly isn't going to help.

I need to be more assertive.  I'm too modest and humble.

LOL  seriously? do you read the crap you write? ;) :lol: