Excelsior Diploma RANT

[auminer49r]

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

Basket Weaver, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought that you had a very high GPA and were pterbed that Excelsior didn't/wouldn't recognize you as an honor student. My bad.
I also mis-spoke when I questioned the point of trying for a high GPA. I wasn't thinking about the personal satisfaction aspect. I was just thinking about the recognition aspect.