The Magner Career Center warmly welcomes all students, regardless of their background or GPA, and is dedicated to supporting their career growth. We encourage students to embrace openness and take an active role in their academic journey, as this helps us provide the most effective support.
Remember: GPA is a small factor of your application, not everything.
Below, learn how to navigate having a low GPA:
- Enhance your GPA with work experiences and extracurricular activities.
- Be able to explain why it is low.
- Use your major GPA if it is higher than your cumulative GPA, or provide both if asked for a GPA.
- Highlight any academic awards or achievements.
- Retake courses you had trouble with, take future classes pass/fail, or change your grade to pass/fail. The Brooklyn College Bulletin has information on how and when it can be done.
- Prioritize in-person connection, building relationships at career fairs, participating in professional organizations, and more.