{"id":628,"date":"2017-05-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/index.php\/2010\/05\/31\/should-you-put-your-gpa-on-your-resume\/"},"modified":"2025-03-06T11:25:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T16:25:58","slug":"should-you-put-your-gpa-on-your-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/should-you-put-your-gpa-on-your-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Put Your GPA on Your Resume?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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You\u2019ve just graduated and are pursuing your first job out of school. With little to no jobs in your work experience section, you start wondering: \u201cShould I put my GPA on my resume<\/em>?\u201d You might have noticed conflicting recommendations about putting grade point averages on resumes. And, often questions as to whether your cumulative GPA or weighted GPA should be included when you create a resume. This guide will help you decide whether to cite your GPA, when<\/em> to do it, and how <\/em>to do it. To get the best career possible, you need to have a top-notch resume. With limited relevant experience, you\u2019ll have to prove your fit for the job. This means penning the perfect cover letter and figuring out how to write the perfect resume. For some, sharing your GPA might just give your resume the boost it needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When to Include Grade Point Averages<\/strong><\/h2>

Here\u2019s the tricky thing: There\u2019s no golden rule when it comes to disclosing certain information on resumes. This is true for high school GPA calculator devices as well as college grade point averages, too.<\/p>

Aren\u2019t I Required to Disclose My GPA?<\/h3>

There are some companies that do, in fact, require applicants to share their GPAs. Likewise, there are some industries, like governmental institutions, that consider this common practice. It\u2019s pretty clear what to do in those cases: If it\u2019s required, you include it<\/strong>.<\/p>

But Should I Volunteer My GPA?<\/h3>

Recruiters pay attention to GPAs, though not as much as to job experience and cultural fit. Cover letters seem to matter more as well, so don\u2019t worry too much and focus on what matters the most<\/a>. If your grades are stellar, disclosing your grade point average is indicative of how smart and hardworking you are. A proven educational track record is definitely something to leverage, particularly with limited work experience. However, if your grades are subpar, you send the wrong signal when writing resume-building information. It doesn’t matter how difficult the courses were or how many projects you were running on the side. No matter the extenuating circumstances, below-average grades can make you look like a slacker.<\/p>

Key Takeaway<\/strong>: As you calculate your GPA<\/a>, listing your impressive grades and skill set might signal you\u2019re smart and hardworking. A below-average GPA is not something you want to volunteer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So What GPAs Are Worth Mentioning?<\/strong><\/h2>

Top of mind when writing your resume is figuring out whether or not your GPA is good enough to mention. To that end, let\u2019s examine what grade point averages would in fact be deemed average.<\/p>

The average GPA has been rising for decades. This phenomenon is often referred to as grade inflation. As the name suggests, there seems to be a surplus of increasingly high grades. In fact, the most commonly given grade<\/a> in college is \u201cA\u201d (43% of all grades). Consider these letter grade bullet points:<\/p>