Anonymous
Post 02/10/2024 12:36     Subject: Engineering GPA
Sorry if this is a stupid question but can't he just pad his GPA with easy classes? Or are they only looking at major classes? Or is taking easy classes not an option?
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2024 12:07     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Another engineering parent here. My DS was a straight A student in HS and is now a sophomore in college. GPA dropped to a 3.2
The work ethic is there but these classes are crazy hard. I keep telling my DC to keep going and before he knows it, graduation will be here. It really goes by so fast.


Was the expectation set that your DS was going to get straight A's in college as well? It sounds like it.

It's a shame if parents are setting such high bars and the poor students are trying but will only disappoint their families. It's just too much pressure, as an individual in the higher education space it's been so hard seeing solid students with significant mental health issues because of unrealistic exceptions.



Where did you get that? The comment was about sub 3. Not 3.8 and why not 4?
But I hope you got your 'sainthood mom moment' for the day.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2024 10:56     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:Another engineering parent here. My DS was a straight A student in HS and is now a sophomore in college. GPA dropped to a 3.2
The work ethic is there but these classes are crazy hard. I keep telling my DC to keep going and before he knows it, graduation will be here. It really goes by so fast.


Was the expectation set that your DS was going to get straight A's in college as well? It sounds like it.

It's a shame if parents are setting such high bars and the poor students are trying but will only disappoint their families. It's just too much pressure, as an individual in the higher education space it's been so hard seeing solid students with significant mental health issues because of unrealistic exceptions.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2024 09:15     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:Totally disagree with posts here and neither one of my college age kids are engineering major—- engineering is more the hardest major. Just passing above requirements will still get you job. It’s fine. Shows grit he stuck with it. My DD is senior and all her engineering friends have great jobs. I don’t really know their GPAs but have heard they have struggled


I don't know any engineering majors who didn't struggle. Those with 3.8+ gpa struggled even more.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2024 07:38     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:Everyone of you is psycho

I cannot believe I am the only one who thinks this kid is doing fine despite their parental disappointment

I agree. Graduated from the Naval Academy with a 2.4 and had my choice of jobs at graduation. And I didn’t even need to interview!
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2024 07:18     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It probably never fooled anyone, but as someone with a subpar GPA in another field, I would separate major and overall.
3.3 "major"
2.7 overall


Most jobs do not care about that, and you do not want to be caught lying on an application.

No lying...just displayed favorably.


My son did not put his sub 3.0 how on his resume Still got a job. He did not have an internship..but it was 2020 his jr sumner and there were very few. Employers understood that.

I think this is like college aps. The most selective employers will not look at you but many will. He had a pretty interesting resume..pretty good at interview chatting. GPA is not everything .


Also adding that his employer noted he loves to hire Eagle Scouts (which he is)
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2024 07:08     Subject: Engineering GPA
Another engineering parent here. My DS was a straight A student in HS and is now a sophomore in college. GPA dropped to a 3.2
The work ethic is there but these classes are crazy hard. I keep telling my DC to keep going and before he knows it, graduation will be here. It really goes by so fast.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2024 00:01     Subject: Engineering GPA
Grad school will wipe this out. Many flagships will interview for TAs and cover tuition. Is this an option?
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 23:57     Subject: Engineering GPA
Most engineering majors get jobs. But big companies have minimum gpas for interviews.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 22:53     Subject: Re:Engineering GPA
My kid got below a 3.0. Got a great internship plus had a great job before he graduated. Mechanical Engineer and a Blue Hen.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 22:45     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:Everyone of you is psycho

I cannot believe I am the only one who thinks this kid is doing fine despite their parental disappointment


OP was raising a valid question/concern about the employment prospects of a student with a sub 3 GPA. Posters provided differing opinions, none of which were psychotic.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 22:19     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:My freshman engineering major also got the first Bs ever. Told us the professors told them as long as they’re getting Cs in their engineering classes, they’re fine. I am not worried…lots of engineers in the family and everyone has always had a good job. Engineering is hard.


+1. See also the thread on Engineering Degrees for real workd feedback.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 22:18     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't hire someone fresh out of college with a GPA below 3.0. I'm a hiring manager in an engineering field. Others may feel differently.


Different engineering hiring manager. I have had consistently good success with ignoring GPA and focusing instead on skills.

Federal engineering jobs usually will start pay at GS-7 if GPA > 3.0 and start pay at GS-5 otherwise.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 22:03     Subject: Engineering GPA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It probably never fooled anyone, but as someone with a subpar GPA in another field, I would separate major and overall.
3.3 "major"
2.7 overall


Most jobs do not care about that, and you do not want to be caught lying on an application.

No lying...just displayed favorably.


My son did not put his sub 3.0 how on his resume Still got a job. He did not have an internship..but it was 2020 his jr sumner and there were very few. Employers understood that.

I think this is like college aps. The most selective employers will not look at you but many will. He had a pretty interesting resume..pretty good at interview chatting. GPA is not everything .
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 21:17     Subject: Engineering GPA
My freshman engineering major also got the first Bs ever. Told us the professors told them as long as they’re getting Cs in their engineering classes, they’re fine. I am not worried…lots of engineers in the family and everyone has always had a good job. Engineering is hard.