Excelsior Diploma RANT

[Basket Weaver]

Basket Weaver, you mentioned that the diplomas do not include your GPA unless requested.

So, I would assume that the same goes for latin honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude)? Am I correct?:confused:

It's like winning 1st place in a race and being awarded a ribbon for participating.

This whole thing is beginning to make me wonder why I should even bother with a high GPA unless I need it for acceptance into Grad School.

What say you?

Actually it was my transcript that didn't include the GPA. My GPA was only a 3.37, which is not good enough for honors; that's probably the reason they didn't include it on the transcript. I wanted my GPA listed because if I pursue a government job, a GPA above 3.0 will give me a pay increase of 2 positions.

Since you asked me my opinion on your situation, I'll give it.....I personally would strive to be the best, if you have the capability to get honors, then by all means, go for it. I never imagined that I would be continuing on with a master's degree (hence the name Basket Weaver), but here I am. You too, may change your mind; keeping your GPA high will keep your opportunities open. In other words, don't burn your bridges.

I did request the GPA letter and Excelsior wrote me back stating it was being sent in the mail. They didn't seem to want to answer my question about the poor quality of the diploma though.

You're almost done, hunker down, study hard, and knock out the last two tests. Neither of them is that difficult so you WILL achieve your goal and hopefully achieve honors. Good luck! Lee