GPA

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Test-requirement advocates say standardized exams have become a more-important evaluation tool because GPA has become less useful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

The National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook for 2026 showed that 73% of employers screened candidates by GPA in 2019 — but this year only 42% did.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Employers including Barclays and Morgan Stanley have GPA minimums for some internship roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

So one day when Ms. Gruwell pointed out my 0.5 GPA, but said that I had potential, I felt guilty.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers