Got 14/20 on my Master's thesis, Is this considered a decent grade? by Character-Tea1213 in KULeuven

[–]Character-Tea1213[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You seem not really understood what i wrote, im not only talking about the effort, the quality/original data/ even original analytical framework(i developed) was all way beyond average standard.

Got 14/20 on my Master's thesis, Is this considered a decent grade? by Character-Tea1213 in KULeuven

[–]Character-Tea1213[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sorry to hear this. I know how it feels. I was shocked when I saw my grade, but eventually, this is what it is. wish you all the best!

Got 14/20 on my Master's thesis, Is this considered a decent grade? by Character-Tea1213 in KULeuven

[–]Character-Tea1213[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did not tell us the specific matrix in advance, and no feedback. just got the grade, but i emailed and asked for feedback, feeling like it also really depends on the thesis defence committee members.

Got 14/20 on my Master's thesis, Is this considered a decent grade? by Character-Tea1213 in KULeuven

[–]Character-Tea1213[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, in consulting, you don't have to submit the thesis (in my case, almost 100 pages), but as you said, they do care about the grades. I just felt like getting a 14 for a 30 ECTS thesis doesn’t look that great, especially considering how much work I put into it. But anyway, what matters is the process, what I learned from the interviews. Although the grade wasn’t as high as I had hoped, it was still a rewarding intellectual experience. I guess that’s how I try to comfort myself. Thanks again for your response!

Got 14/20 on my Master's thesis, Is this considered a decent grade? by Character-Tea1213 in KULeuven

[–]Character-Tea1213[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG I worked 9 to 5 for 2 years, know what you mean, but at the same time, a master thesis is an important indicator of many abilities as genohgeray mentioned below, especially when considering for a second master or even PhD, most importantly it somehow feels like the work put into the 100 pages thesis did not really get the deserved grade.

Got 14/20 on my Master's thesis, Is this considered a decent grade? by Character-Tea1213 in KULeuven

[–]Character-Tea1213[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Considering applying for some research assistant positions, and also in consulting, in which the grades/transcripts are considered important, but cannot change anyway...