110percentwahoo

But how many times have you hired a person coming out of college who has not made Dean's List? In this economy every little accolade helps.

evitaperon

What if someone was a science student who made Dean's List for just their first two years of college ?

robertr

^^^^I have no idea how many people I've hired who have not made the Dean's List, because it is not something I look for. Don't get me wrong, as a parent, I was very proud of both my kids for consistently making the UVa Dean's List and Intermediate Honors. But as an employer, it is not a focal point for me.

cavalier302

I don't think "Dean's List" is a specific item employers look for, but the very best on-grounds recruiters (McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, etc) absolutely expect high GPAs (3.7 and up) to get interviews.

For what it's worth, I didn't include my GPA on my resume in college (still don't) and have had a decent career (no McKinsey or Goldman...yet) so far.

robertr

^^^^^Exactly....a 14 credit semester can be made up of four very challenging courses. A 3.5 GPA in those courses is a much greater achievement than a 3.5 made up of five less challenging courses. Yet, the latter schedule earns a place on the Dean's List.

Again, my advice is put together a schedule that interests you and challenges you, but leave time to enjoy the ride. I hire bright and interesting people. A degree from Virginia tells me you are bright. What you do when you're not at the library can make you more interesting.