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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I feel that my GPA of 3.2 could have been higher. However, I worked full-time while attending classes and was stretched very thin. Overall, I learned a lot about discipline and commitment and am happy with how hard I worked to achieve a GPA above 3.0."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My current overall GPA of 3.9 is a fair reflection of my above-average ability in pre-pharmacy coursework. You will see that my basic science GPA of 4.0 is even higher than my overall GPA, which suggests my abilities in this field."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewers know your current GPA from your transcripts and application. However, they want to hear if you are happy with your GPA or if you wish it were higher. If you are unhappy with your current GPA, explain where you could have done better. If you are pleased with your GPA, describe how hard you worked to maintain your GPA.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The University of the Pacific requires a minimum overall 3.0 GPA and a 2.7 GPA in specific math and science courses for admission into their pharmacy program. Since the school invited you to an interview, you must meet the university's minimum requirements. Briefly explain your current GPA and how you feel about your score.

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