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Should I justify my “bad” GPA in my application?
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I'm in the last year of my bachelor studies and I'm looking into writing my bachelor thesis at a company (hopefully abroad).
Preparing my applications is do struggle a bit about my resume:
My current GPA is a bit lower than 2.7ish (unable directly convert my german grade) which is, compared to most other engineering graduates, not considered to be outstanding. What is a caveat about the situation is that my course of studies, Engineering Physics, is considered to be a bit more challenging than more common engineering studies and that most of my fellow students are even worse than me.
Therefore my GPA isn't easy to compare to the average engineering student but the person who reads my application does not know it. Including an explanation for my GPA in an application feels like desperate excuse so I do not know who to deal with it.
I do strive for a industry with a lot competition (aerospace) so getting a position won't be easy.
Nevertheless I'm currently doing an internship at a well reputable and internationally well known company in the same industry and I do actually have responsibility there. (However I did get that position through knowing someone who knows someone who can forward my resume to someone and not through the official application process)
TL;DR: Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
EDIT: It is known in Germany that there is a "inflation" of good grades at universities but my university or more particular my course of study does not participate in the handout of good grades for just trying.
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I'm in the last year of my bachelor studies and I'm looking into writing my bachelor thesis at a company (hopefully abroad).
Preparing my applications is do struggle a bit about my resume:
My current GPA is a bit lower than 2.7ish (unable directly convert my german grade) which is, compared to most other engineering graduates, not considered to be outstanding. What is a caveat about the situation is that my course of studies, Engineering Physics, is considered to be a bit more challenging than more common engineering studies and that most of my fellow students are even worse than me.
Therefore my GPA isn't easy to compare to the average engineering student but the person who reads my application does not know it. Including an explanation for my GPA in an application feels like desperate excuse so I do not know who to deal with it.
I do strive for a industry with a lot competition (aerospace) so getting a position won't be easy.
Nevertheless I'm currently doing an internship at a well reputable and internationally well known company in the same industry and I do actually have responsibility there. (However I did get that position through knowing someone who knows someone who can forward my resume to someone and not through the official application process)
TL;DR: Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
EDIT: It is known in Germany that there is a "inflation" of good grades at universities but my university or more particular my course of study does not participate in the handout of good grades for just trying.
professionalism communication resume applications
edited 4 mins ago
HorusKol
18.2k63676
asked 28 mins ago
GittingGudGittingGud
54619
add a comment |
I'm in the last year of my bachelor studies and I'm looking into writing my bachelor thesis at a company (hopefully abroad).
Preparing my applications is do struggle a bit about my resume:
My current GPA is a bit lower than 2.7ish (unable directly convert my german grade) which is, compared to most other engineering graduates, not considered to be outstanding. What is a caveat about the situation is that my course of studies, Engineering Physics, is considered to be a bit more challenging than more common engineering studies and that most of my fellow students are even worse than me.
Therefore my GPA isn't easy to compare to the average engineering student but the person who reads my application does not know it. Including an explanation for my GPA in an application feels like desperate excuse so I do not know who to deal with it.
I do strive for a industry with a lot competition (aerospace) so getting a position won't be easy.
Nevertheless I'm currently doing an internship at a well reputable and internationally well known company in the same industry and I do actually have responsibility there. (However I did get that position through knowing someone who knows someone who can forward my resume to someone and not through the official application process)
TL;DR: Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
EDIT: It is known in Germany that there is a "inflation" of good grades at universities but my university or more particular my course of study does not participate in the handout of good grades for just trying.
professionalism communication resume applications
edited 4 mins ago
HorusKol
18.2k63676
asked 28 mins ago
GittingGudGittingGud
54619
I'm in the last year of my bachelor studies and I'm looking into writing my bachelor thesis at a company (hopefully abroad).
Preparing my applications is do struggle a bit about my resume:
My current GPA is a bit lower than 2.7ish (unable directly convert my german grade) which is, compared to most other engineering graduates, not considered to be outstanding. What is a caveat about the situation is that my course of studies, Engineering Physics, is considered to be a bit more challenging than more common engineering studies and that most of my fellow students are even worse than me.
Therefore my GPA isn't easy to compare to the average engineering student but the person who reads my application does not know it. Including an explanation for my GPA in an application feels like desperate excuse so I do not know who to deal with it.
I do strive for a industry with a lot competition (aerospace) so getting a position won't be easy.
Nevertheless I'm currently doing an internship at a well reputable and internationally well known company in the same industry and I do actually have responsibility there. (However I did get that position through knowing someone who knows someone who can forward my resume to someone and not through the official application process)
TL;DR: Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
EDIT: It is known in Germany that there is a "inflation" of good grades at universities but my university or more particular my course of study does not participate in the handout of good grades for just trying.
professionalism communication resume applications
professionalism communication resume applications
edited 4 mins ago
HorusKol
18.2k63676
asked 28 mins ago
GittingGudGittingGud
54619
edited 4 mins ago
HorusKol
18.2k63676
asked 28 mins ago
GittingGudGittingGud
54619
edited 4 mins ago
HorusKol
18.2k63676
edited 4 mins ago
HorusKol
18.2k63676
edited 4 mins ago
HorusKol
18.2k63676
18.2k63676
asked 28 mins ago
GittingGudGittingGud
54619
asked 28 mins ago
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54619
asked 28 mins ago
GittingGudGittingGud
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54619
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Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
You need not.
If you say that it is known that the course of your study yields on-average lesser grade points as compared to other fields, and an organization which will be suitable for your knowledge and experience, you can also expect that the organization to which you're applying are aware of the fact.
If they have employed / trained students from the same course of study, then the grade point average are known to them and based on the course of study they will not directly compare your grades against someone coming from different course.
If they don't (have the knowledge about your course of study and the average grades) - that indicates that they really do not know much about your specialties or field of study, do you really want to go ahead with a company like that?
answered 20 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
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My course of study is is quite uncommon and the amount of graduates is low so most people don't know about this course of study, even in Germany. Therefor I assume that that would be even worse if I apply internationally. Additionally from the name of my course of studies it is likely my grade will be compared to physics students which on average have way better gpas.
– GittingGud
12 mins ago
1
@GittingGud OK, if you feel that name for the course of study does not help to stand apart, maybe you can add couple of points in your cover letter to help them distinguish and identify the course and the objectives - whatever subjects / majors you have under your belt and how can that help them for their business - bit still you do not get to justify the lower grade - let them figure it out for themselves.
– Sourav Ghosh
9 mins ago
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Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
You need not.
If you say that it is known that the course of your study yields on-average lesser grade points as compared to other fields, and an organization which will be suitable for your knowledge and experience, you can also expect that the organization to which you're applying are aware of the fact.
If they have employed / trained students from the same course of study, then the grade point average are known to them and based on the course of study they will not directly compare your grades against someone coming from different course.
If they don't (have the knowledge about your course of study and the average grades) - that indicates that they really do not know much about your specialties or field of study, do you really want to go ahead with a company like that?
answered 20 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
15.2k147392
My course of study is is quite uncommon and the amount of graduates is low so most people don't know about this course of study, even in Germany. Therefor I assume that that would be even worse if I apply internationally. Additionally from the name of my course of studies it is likely my grade will be compared to physics students which on average have way better gpas.
– GittingGud
12 mins ago
1
@GittingGud OK, if you feel that name for the course of study does not help to stand apart, maybe you can add couple of points in your cover letter to help them distinguish and identify the course and the objectives - whatever subjects / majors you have under your belt and how can that help them for their business - bit still you do not get to justify the lower grade - let them figure it out for themselves.
– Sourav Ghosh
9 mins ago
add a comment |
Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
You need not.
If you say that it is known that the course of your study yields on-average lesser grade points as compared to other fields, and an organization which will be suitable for your knowledge and experience, you can also expect that the organization to which you're applying are aware of the fact.
If they have employed / trained students from the same course of study, then the grade point average are known to them and based on the course of study they will not directly compare your grades against someone coming from different course.
If they don't (have the knowledge about your course of study and the average grades) - that indicates that they really do not know much about your specialties or field of study, do you really want to go ahead with a company like that?
answered 20 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
15.2k147392
My course of study is is quite uncommon and the amount of graduates is low so most people don't know about this course of study, even in Germany. Therefor I assume that that would be even worse if I apply internationally. Additionally from the name of my course of studies it is likely my grade will be compared to physics students which on average have way better gpas.
– GittingGud
12 mins ago
1
@GittingGud OK, if you feel that name for the course of study does not help to stand apart, maybe you can add couple of points in your cover letter to help them distinguish and identify the course and the objectives - whatever subjects / majors you have under your belt and how can that help them for their business - bit still you do not get to justify the lower grade - let them figure it out for themselves.
– Sourav Ghosh
9 mins ago
add a comment |
Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
You need not.
If you say that it is known that the course of your study yields on-average lesser grade points as compared to other fields, and an organization which will be suitable for your knowledge and experience, you can also expect that the organization to which you're applying are aware of the fact.
If they have employed / trained students from the same course of study, then the grade point average are known to them and based on the course of study they will not directly compare your grades against someone coming from different course.
If they don't (have the knowledge about your course of study and the average grades) - that indicates that they really do not know much about your specialties or field of study, do you really want to go ahead with a company like that?
answered 20 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
15.2k147392
Should I justify my GPA in an application and if yes which would be the most professional way?
You need not.
If you say that it is known that the course of your study yields on-average lesser grade points as compared to other fields, and an organization which will be suitable for your knowledge and experience, you can also expect that the organization to which you're applying are aware of the fact.
If they have employed / trained students from the same course of study, then the grade point average are known to them and based on the course of study they will not directly compare your grades against someone coming from different course.
If they don't (have the knowledge about your course of study and the average grades) - that indicates that they really do not know much about your specialties or field of study, do you really want to go ahead with a company like that?
answered 20 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
15.2k147392
answered 20 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
15.2k147392
answered 20 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
15.2k147392
answered 20 mins ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
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15.2k147392
My course of study is is quite uncommon and the amount of graduates is low so most people don't know about this course of study, even in Germany. Therefor I assume that that would be even worse if I apply internationally. Additionally from the name of my course of studies it is likely my grade will be compared to physics students which on average have way better gpas.
– GittingGud
12 mins ago
1
@GittingGud OK, if you feel that name for the course of study does not help to stand apart, maybe you can add couple of points in your cover letter to help them distinguish and identify the course and the objectives - whatever subjects / majors you have under your belt and how can that help them for their business - bit still you do not get to justify the lower grade - let them figure it out for themselves.
– Sourav Ghosh
9 mins ago
add a comment |
My course of study is is quite uncommon and the amount of graduates is low so most people don't know about this course of study, even in Germany. Therefor I assume that that would be even worse if I apply internationally. Additionally from the name of my course of studies it is likely my grade will be compared to physics students which on average have way better gpas.
– GittingGud
12 mins ago
1
@GittingGud OK, if you feel that name for the course of study does not help to stand apart, maybe you can add couple of points in your cover letter to help them distinguish and identify the course and the objectives - whatever subjects / majors you have under your belt and how can that help them for their business - bit still you do not get to justify the lower grade - let them figure it out for themselves.
– Sourav Ghosh
9 mins ago
My course of study is is quite uncommon and the amount of graduates is low so most people don't know about this course of study, even in Germany. Therefor I assume that that would be even worse if I apply internationally. Additionally from the name of my course of studies it is likely my grade will be compared to physics students which on average have way better gpas.
– GittingGud
12 mins ago
My course of study is is quite uncommon and the amount of graduates is low so most people don't know about this course of study, even in Germany. Therefor I assume that that would be even worse if I apply internationally. Additionally from the name of my course of studies it is likely my grade will be compared to physics students which on average have way better gpas.
– GittingGud
12 mins ago
1
1
@GittingGud OK, if you feel that name for the course of study does not help to stand apart, maybe you can add couple of points in your cover letter to help them distinguish and identify the course and the objectives - whatever subjects / majors you have under your belt and how can that help them for their business - bit still you do not get to justify the lower grade - let them figure it out for themselves.
– Sourav Ghosh
9 mins ago
@GittingGud OK, if you feel that name for the course of study does not help to stand apart, maybe you can add couple of points in your cover letter to help them distinguish and identify the course and the objectives - whatever subjects / majors you have under your belt and how can that help them for their business - bit still you do not get to justify the lower grade - let them figure it out for themselves.
– Sourav Ghosh
9 mins ago
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