GPA

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Geiser argued that the high school GPA outperforms the SAT in predicting first-year student success once income and race are controlled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

While some data suggest that many employers filter résumés by GPA for entry-level jobs, that’s become much less common.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

While I worked hard during my four years, I didn’t get a 4.0 GPA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Unlike many other scholarships, students are eligible for the funds without having to submit an essay, meet a minimum GPA or provide recommendation letters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Namely, why would one of the country’s most academically challenging universities accept me, an applicant whose GPA is probably lower than most, when so many better qualified candidates—at least on paper—have been turned away?

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz