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Here are today's fresh opportunities for Friday, March 6th:

"Should I round my 2.94 GPA to 3.0?"

I get this question constantly.

The answer: No. Don't do it.

Here's why:

Companies verify GPAs during background checks. If your transcript says 2.94 and your resume says 3.0, that's falsifying information.

Even if it's "just" 0.06 points, it's grounds for rescinding an offer or firing you after you start.

Is it likely they'll catch it? Maybe not. Is it worth the risk? Absolutely not.

What to do instead:

If your GPA is 2.9-2.99:

Leave it off entirely unless the application requires it. Focus on your experience and achievements instead.

If your GPA is 3.0-3.49:

Include it. It's not amazing, but it shows you passed and it's above a 3.0.

If your GPA is 3.5+:

Definitely include it. This is strong and worth highlighting.

If your major GPA is higher than your overall GPA:

You can list both: Overall GPA: 3.2 | Major GPA: 3.6

This is completely legitimate and shows you excelled in your field.

The reality about GPAs:

For most roles (especially non-technical), GPA matters way less than:

Exception: Finance and consulting firms often have hard GPA cutoffs (3.5+). If you're below that, you likely won't make it through their ATS anyway.

What actually gets you disqualified:

❌ Lying about your GPA
❌ Lying about your graduation date
❌ Lying about your degree
❌ Claiming you graduated when you didn't

All of these get verified. All of these can end your career before it starts.

If the application requires a GPA:

Enter your actual GPA. If it's below their stated requirement and you still want to apply, do it anyway - requirements aren't always hard cutoffs.

But never lie.

Do this today:

Open your resume. Check your GPA.

Is it accurate to what's on your transcript? If not, fix it right now.

Your integrity is worth more than 0.06 GPA points.

-Ford from Runway

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