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The discussion centers around the perception of GPA requirements in job hiring practices, specifically the claim that some employers will not consider candidates with GPAs below 3.5. This threshold is debated as being excessively high, with one participant noting that a 3.5 GPA is actually between an A- and a B+, suggesting that it may not accurately reflect a candidate's capabilities. The conversation also touches on the nuances of GPA systems, particularly the +/- grading scale used at some universities. Additionally, one participant shares their personal experience of having a GPA of 3.32 and expresses that they were never embarrassed by it, indicating that GPA may not be the sole indicator of a candidate's potential. The discussion raises questions about the fairness and implications of strict GPA cutoffs in hiring decisions.
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I never really thought that I had a poor gpa until an interviewer said they won't even look at someone with less than a 3.5 gpa. I thought that was a little extreme and it has me wondering where I stack up.
Does anyone know of a place that I could find some statistics on the matter?
 
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Why is it extreme to limit your hiring to B+ students and higher?
 
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Why is it extreme to limit your hiring to B+ students and higher?

3.5 is not B+. 3.5 is in between A- and B+. That does sound extreme.
 
My University has a +/- system so an A- is a 3.7 and a B+ is a 3.3. My GPA is 3.32 (pretty much the same overall and in major) and while I admit that I could have studied harder and gotten a better gpa, I was never really embarrassed by it.
I just want to mention on a side note that I was informed by the company HR that they are putting together an offer package for me, so maybe the guy just wanted to see how I would react or something.
 

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