GPA and job search

[Qwerk]

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I was wondering whether potential employers consider GPA when evaluating recent M.S.W. graduates, or whether it's appropriate to list it on a résumé. My school grades on a pass/fail/honors scale, but students can request letter grades. I've been requesting letter grades so far and expect to graduate with a 4.0+. Would this count in my favor at all in my first post-M.S.W. applications, or is it inappropriate to put it on my résumé at all?

 

[xxx2012]

I was wondering whether potential employers consider GPA when evaluating recent M.S.W. graduates, or whether it's appropriate to list it on a résumé. My school grades on a pass/fail/honors scale, but students can request letter grades. I've been requesting letter grades so far and expect to graduate with a 4.0+. Would this count in my favor at all in my first post-M.S.W. applications, or is it inappropriate to put it on my résumé at all?

How many schools do that?

 

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I was wondering whether potential employers consider GPA when evaluating recent M.S.W. graduates, or whether it's appropriate to list it on a résumé. My school grades on a pass/fail/honors scale, but students can request letter grades. I've been requesting letter grades so far and expect to graduate with a 4.0+. Would this count in my favor at all in my first post-M.S.W. applications, or is it inappropriate to put it on my résumé at all?

I'd say it's fair game. You can put whatever you want on your resume (assuming you can substantiate it). But honestly I don't know how much of an edge you gain over your classmates or graduates from other programs. It's unlikely that GPA will be a deciding factor. Your internships and experience are far more likely to win you the position. It wouldn't hurt to include your GPA, but in any case that should only be relevant temporarily.

 

[Qwerk]

How many schools do that?

You mean, how many schools do pass/fail/honors? Might just be Hunter. They started it in the '70s, I think. A passing grade is equivalent to a B or better, and a B-minus is a failing grade. You have to request it early in the semester -- they don't let you game the system by waiting until you know what your grade will be.

 

[xxx2012]

Interesting. In that case expect the schools you apply to to ask why you chose the option. Would you say most people did?