The Magner Center is open to assisting Students, regardless of background or GPA. However, we must encourage Students to demonstrate willingness to be transparent and/or proactive in their academic engagement. Many employers look for GPA as an indicator of potential performance in a job setting.
- 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.
- Include your GPA for a selected time span. This works if you did better academically over time.
- 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.
- Sell yourself in person through career fairs, participating in professional organizations, etc.