I'm transferring to a new college, and I'm confused about how to list my GPA on my resume. Do I include both GPAs if I've attended more than one college, or just the most recent one?
Typically, when it comes to listing your GPA on a resume as a transfer student, it's best to only list the GPA from your current or most recent institution, since this is the school you'll be graduating from. Employers and graduate schools are most interested in your most recent academic performance, so the GPA from your current university is the most relevant.
Before listing your GPA, make sure it reinforces your job candidacy. If your GPA is strong (usually a 3.5 or higher), feel free to include it on your resume. If it's not as high as you would like and could potentially be a drawback, you might want to leave it off.
However, it'd be best to customize this aspect for each job application, and make sure you consider the particulars of the role, company, or institution you are applying to. For instance, if your GPA at your previous institution is significantly higher and the courses you took there are more relevant to the job or exact field you are applying to, then you might decide to include it for that particular application.
Just remember to label GPAs clearly if you choose to include both of them. Indicate which GPA corresponds with which institution and denote them as "GPA at [College Name]" to avoid any confusion. For example, it might look something like this:
BA English, Yale University (Current)
- GPA: 3.72
AA Liberal Arts, Santa Monica College (Transferred)
- GPA: 3.89
Hope this advice helps and best of luck with your applications!
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