It is necessary to understand the importance of ‘Grade Point Average’ (GPA) for International students. GPA is the calculation of a student’s average grade over a period of time. It is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attended. Basically, it is indicative of how much you have learned in your various courses.
Having a high GPA is indicative of being reasonably knowledgeable about your course of study. Hence, the need to consistently strive to improve your grades. Let’s consider in greater detail the importance of ‘Grade Point Average’ (GPA) on international students.
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Admission Processing
The timeline of your results represented in your academic transcript tells admission interview officers who you are. It shows your level of commitment, perseverance and time management skills. It gives a good idea of your work ethic, study habits and level of productivity.
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Boosts Confidence
You’ll end up walking with your head raised high when you graduate with a good GPA. Consequently, the admission officers will get to witness your level of confidence during the interview. This has a way of endearing you to lecturers upon resumption at the university. The effect tends to pervade through every other area of life so keep your confidence up.
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Creates Opportunities
Generally, once you graduate with a good GPA from a university, the university will want to retain you. Some other universities send you out of the country to further your academic pursuit. Without a doubt, upon your application to universities abroad, they will be more than willing to have you as their student. So, it prevents you from struggling to attain a higher level of academic excellence.
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Scholarship Opportunities
A good GPA can earn you a scholarship within and outside the university. Usually, many dignitaries present scholarship opportunities to students who attain a certain GPA. Most times, this occurs during the university’s convocation ceremony. As such, you are excluded from taking student loans to further your academic pursuit and prevents you from indebtedness.
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The Cynosure of Employers
Most international graduate students often decide to work while they study. As such, upon presentation of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to employers, you get a step closer to getting the job. Usually, most companies/institutions use GPA to screen candidates out. So, if you don’t match up to their requirements you will automatically be screened out.