Just curious cause I had a discussion with a colleague who told me that grades don't matter as much as my portfolio and currently I'm having exam with grades 3 (Merit) and/or 4 (Pass) mostly and I'm kinda worried about it.
Which of the two matter, for both making an internship or applying for a master's degree?
Fivescore
Apr 27, 19 2:47 pm
For applying for a master's degree your grades matter, but only in the sense that they need to be above the grad programs' cut-offs - usually that means above 3.0 (a B average) in the US. Some programs have slightly higher or lower cut-offs, and some have been known to occasionally make exceptions for students who don't quite meet the cut-off. Portfolio is a much more important selection factor.
For applying to most internships portfolio is usually much more important in most cases. There are some internships that are awarded through a formal competitive application process - in that situation GPA can be a more important factor. But for those internships for which the application process is basically the same as any other job interview, you're unlikely to even be asked to provide your GPA.
SpeculativeCollonade
Apr 29, 19 11:57 pm
For admission into grad school it's typically:
Portfolio > Recommendation Letters > Statement of Purpose > GRE > Transcript
Portfolio and Letters/Statement determine entrance. GRE/Transcript determines scholarship money.
For work it's going to be your connections, work experience and then finally portfolio. Although a firm may scout you based on your portfolio during reviews.
atelier nobody
Apr 30, 19 12:29 am
Neither - it's all about the internships.
GridBubbles
Apr 30, 19 12:59 pm
Grad school in a nutshell:
Portfolio
Statement of Interest / Reference Letter
Grades (Higher grades = potential scholarship)
Jobs at most firms:
Connections
Experience
Portfolio
Jobs at boutique/fancy design firms:
Connections
Portfolio
Experience
TJ 1995
May 27, 19 12:14 pm
is anyone getting masters degree in US top universities with non US bachelor and 3.5 GPA?
Just curious cause I had a discussion with a colleague who told me that grades don't matter as much as my portfolio and currently I'm having exam with grades 3 (Merit) and/or 4 (Pass) mostly and I'm kinda worried about it.
Which of the two matter, for both making an internship or applying for a master's degree?
For applying for a master's degree your grades matter, but only in the sense that they need to be above the grad programs' cut-offs - usually that means above 3.0 (a B average) in the US. Some programs have slightly higher or lower cut-offs, and some have been known to occasionally make exceptions for students who don't quite meet the cut-off. Portfolio is a much more important selection factor.
For applying to most internships portfolio is usually much more important in most cases. There are some internships that are awarded through a formal competitive application process - in that situation GPA can be a more important factor. But for those internships for which the application process is basically the same as any other job interview, you're unlikely to even be asked to provide your GPA.
For admission into grad school it's typically:
Portfolio > Recommendation Letters > Statement of Purpose > GRE > Transcript
Portfolio and Letters/Statement determine entrance. GRE/Transcript determines scholarship money.
For work it's going to be your connections, work experience and then finally portfolio. Although a firm may scout you based on your portfolio during reviews.
Neither - it's all about the internships.
Grad school in a nutshell:
Jobs at most firms:
Jobs at boutique/fancy design firms:
is anyone getting masters degree in US top universities with non US bachelor and 3.5 GPA?
I dont know thats what Im asking