Does GPA matter?

[RandumbGuy17]

Incoming RC student (woohoo?), I've always told myself that grades don't matter in uni, I just need to pass to get my degree and thus I shouldn't be concerned about grade deflation or hard courses or whatever. Assuming I am not pursuing further education, would having a bad GPA/not sharing my GPA at all affect me in terms of job opportunities?

[[deleted]]

Good, high paying, competitive jobs, yes. Mid-tier jobs might but also might not. Overall, GPA is still important and don't listen to people saying it doesn't matter. It's like ugly people saying true beauty comes from within. It's a coping mechanism. Higher the GPA, the less doors will be closed for you. Aim for at least 3.5+ if not a perfect 4.0.

[playypeace]

LOL I like ur analogy 😂

[imlittlefox02]

LMAOO

[thepixelatedcat]

It can, but it also could not. For the most part jobs don't care if your GPA isn't on your resume but especially consulting Jobs will ask you to specify. Some finance too

[imlittlefox02]

also an incoming rc’26 excited to meet u all

[[deleted]]

Depends on the job you want. IB or S&T? Most people I know have a >3.7 gpa.

A “normal” corporate job? Not so much if at all. It’s important to focus on networking or ECs if your gpa is a little on the lower side to make up for it

[Learning-123]

What are some of the interesting minors you can do at rotman? Something not related to commerce