This is a talk I'd like to have with some of you

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For what it's worth my college only had P (pass) and NP (no pass). GPA's are so overrated, especially when it comes to working in the real world.

That's silly, Steven. Of course GPA matters. None of the desirable firms will even look at a fresh grad if they don't have their GPA listed.

I agree it means less with experience.

[Sister Fracas 5]

What do you call the person who got a "C" in medical school?

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Doctor...

Perhaps, but that "Doctor", as a result of his/her "C" isn't going to be getting any scholorships nor interest from the top, and most prestigious Hospitals to satisfy his/her internship, right?

Not every doctor practices in a prestigious hospital... not every hospital is prestigious

When was the last time you asked your doctor what their GPA was?

[kaydee457 13]

What do you call the person who got a "C" in medical school?

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Doctor...

Perhaps, but that "Doctor", as a result of his/her "C" isn't going to be getting any scholorships nor interest from the top, and most prestigious Hospitals to satisfy his/her internship, right?

Not every doctor practices in a prestigious hospital... not every hospital is prestigious

When was the last time you asked your doctor what their GPA was?

I didn't say that....I said there's competition to do internships, and residencies at the most prestigious hospitals.....Those Med graduates with the highest grades stand to win the coveted positions....It's the Hospitals, as a condition of employment, that would solicite that information. Hopefully, it contains more than P/F !

[Jasman0717 9]

For what it's worth my college only had P (pass) and NP (no pass). GPA's are so overrated, especially when it comes to working in the real world.

Yea, like for doctors and the like

[DeadPoolX 9]

What do you call the person who got a "C" in medical school?

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Doctor...

Perhaps, but that "Doctor", as a result of his/her "C" isn't going to be getting any scholorships nor interest from the top, and most prestigious Hospitals to satisfy his/her internship, right?

Not every doctor practices in a prestigious hospital... not every hospital is prestigious

When was the last time you asked your doctor what their GPA was?

I didn't say that....I said there's competition to do internships, and residencies at the most prestigious hospitals.....Those Med graduates with the highest grades stand to win the coveted positions....It's the Hospitals, as a condition of employment, that would solicite that information. Hopefully, it contains more than P/F !

Exactly. At some point, experience becomes more important than GPA and test scores; however, if someone is fresh out of school and lacks said experience, that GPA (and whatever tests may be necessary for the profession in question) can be very important.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I'm with you, GPAs are highly overrated. There is book smarts and practical smarts. I remember back in college a girl that never got less than a 4.0. However, when you put here in a real world situation, she could not function. She lacked people skills and the ability to work hands on. That 4.0 was because she could memorize text books and lectures and fill in little bubbles. A high GPA, IMHO, only proves you can pass examinations. It does not guarantee you can do the job any better than the 2.0 student.

For what it's worth my college only had P (pass) and NP (no pass). GPA's are so overrated, especially when it comes to working in the real world.

[CBR 0]

What do you call the person who got a "C" in medical school?

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Doctor...

Perhaps, but that "Doctor", as a result of his/her "C" isn't going to be getting any scholorships nor interest from the top, and most prestigious Hospitals to satisfy his/her internship, right?

Not every doctor practices in a prestigious hospital... not every hospital is prestigious

When was the last time you asked your doctor what their GPA was?

I didn't say that....I said there's competition to do internships, and residencies at the most prestigious hospitals.....Those Med graduates with the highest grades stand to win the coveted positions....It's the Hospitals, as a condition of employment, that would solicite that information. Hopefully, it contains more than P/F !

Exactly, it all comes down to the original article. The docs who get higher GPA's in high school will get into a better college, then into a better med school, then into a better, higher paying facility. Of course there are docs that party their way through med school and get C's, but they're not going to rank as high up as the other docs in their field. All docs do NOT get paid the same and they do NOT perform the same. In reference to the original article again, why should the C doc be put in the same category as the A+ doc? Or get paid the same? So in conclusion GPA DOES matter.

[Sister Fracas 5]

I'm with you, GPAs are highly overrated. There is book smarts and practical smarts. I remember back in college a girl that never got less than a 4.0. However, when you put here in a real world situation, she could not function. She lacked people skills and the ability to work hands on. That 4.0 was because she could memorize text books and lectures and fill in little bubbles. A high GPA, IMHO, only proves you can pass examinations. It does not guarantee you can do the job any better than the 2.0 student.

[Alex+R 0]

For what it's worth my college only had P (pass) and NP (no pass). GPA's are so overrated, especially when it comes to working in the real world.

Where's the sense of achievement and the incentive to achieve in such a system? Without recognition, which is the usuall reward, I fail to see students doing anymore than just coasting along and just getting by.........

In that kind of system, you achieve because you have something called integrity. And it's not like professors don't see you for who you are anyway. So if you're doing really well, you'll be getting good recommendations, which can be worth more than GPA depending on the field. In mine, the work I do is worth much more than a GPA. Which is a good thing because my program is 100% pass/fail. (They put this into place to cut down on backstabbing and encourage collaboration.)

[Alex+R 0]

I'm with you, GPAs are highly overrated. There is book smarts and practical smarts. I remember back in college a girl that never got less than a 4.0. However, when you put here in a real world situation, she could not function. She lacked people skills and the ability to work hands on. That 4.0 was because she could memorize text books and lectures and fill in little bubbles. A high GPA, IMHO, only proves you can pass examinations. It does not guarantee you can do the job any better than the 2.0 student.

Sure, a good GPA doesn't say how well you work with people, but a 4.0 at least shows that you have a good work ethic. The 2.0 student obviously didn't take pride in his work or feel it necessary to try hard. Because of his low GPA, he probably also couldn't have gotten good internships, student jobs or study abroad opportunities so will come to the job less well rounded and probably less prepared.

[rebeccajo 14]

Well, I think a better distinction between a Republican and Democrat could be had by asking which of them has it on their platform that ALL children should be able to attend a college or university of their choice, work hard and get that 4.0, REGARDLESS OF THE CHILD'S FINANCIAL ABILITY TO PAY FOR THAT EDUCATION.

Edited February 15, 2008 by rebeccajo

[Sister Fracas 5]

Well, I think a better distinction between a Republican and Democrat could be had by asking which of them has it on their platform that ALL children should be able to attend a college or university of their choice, work hard and get that 4.0, REGARDLESS OF THE CHILD'S FINANCIAL ABILITY TO PAY FOR THAT EDUCATION.

oh Becca, stop being logical...

[Alex+R 0]

lol I'm doing my best to steer the conversation away from the OP, Becca, stop making sense!

[kaydee457 13]

lol I'm doing my best to steer the conversation away from the OP, Becca, stop making sense!

No need to "try".....The first posts is for pure entertainment and not really meant to inspire further discussion. Facts are facts.....

I wouldn't mind hearing how troll thinks the tax code should be revamped to make taxes "equal" between the affluent and the poor......

[Sister Fracas 5]

lol I'm doing my best to steer the conversation away from the OP, Becca, stop making sense!

ooooh, do I sense a duck coming....