GPA

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Geiser argued that the high school GPA outperforms the SAT in predicting first-year student success once income and race are controlled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

While some data suggest that many employers filter résumés by GPA for entry-level jobs, that’s become much less common.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

While I worked hard during my four years, I didn’t get a 4.0 GPA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Unlike many other scholarships, students are eligible for the funds without having to submit an essay, meet a minimum GPA or provide recommendation letters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Her essay—thanks to Pearl—was good, her SAT scores were strong, her GPA was over 4.0 thanks to her AP classes, and she could already picture herself on Yale’s campus.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng