Posted by: IndisGuise December 13, 2005
how important are grades?
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Dutchy_bunch, Grades? One word: Overrated. Really! Anything above 3.0 is a very decent grade. But to have 3.5 or 3.9 does not hurt either. There are some companies which require you to have a minimum GPA if you are fresh off the university. Personally, I was NEVER asked for my grades in ANY interview. And after some experience people hardly even mention your degree in your resume, let alone the grades. So the conclusion is stop worrying. Now on the lighter note: If you've mustered anything above 3.5 to 4.0 for now and have 4 more semesters to go, I would literally stop appearing for exams, attending classes, and doing assignments. I mean you worked your ass off for the first four, now it's about time you should let it go.;) Have you experienced the magic of getting D? And those couple of Cs. Ah! Really, it's like one of those roller coasters, once you go downhill, you would literally hate going up again. It is that much fun. I am bitterly disappointed I never experienced the joie de vivre of a failing grade.I detest it still. Maybe I still have time for my future endeavours.Touche! And oh I heard this somewhere years ago, but unfortunately it hit me just recently. 'Motivation is what gets one started; habit is what gets one going.' Too late for me to make any difference, but might just work for you. Off the topic really... Good luck! IndisGuise:)
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