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

The National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook for 2026 showed that 73% of employers screened candidates by GPA in 2019 — but this year only 42% did.

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

If a student takes four courses and gets A’s in two but fails the other two, he receives a GPA of 2.0, or a C average.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann