2013-02-12, 02:35 AM
I would say a fair range would be as high as a GPA as possible without neglecting extra curriculars. The key to everything is basically balance- You want as much of X while also taking as much of Y, but do it such that both X and Y are the best they can be and neither X nor Y is significantly better than each other.
I'm unfortunately lacking in both those departments, but I at the least have an internship/job that I've done consistently for 2 years, I'm taking a class that is within my field of study and volunteering outside of that time within the subject matter. I'm not the 100% best candidate, but i believe that I have the bare minimum. I'd really like to up that this summer as I have to take a few more courses and get a field-based internship/job.
I'd also like to say that while your GPA does help, it also helps to be able to network with people. From my internship alone, I am on good terms with the CEO of the company, my former supervisors, my current supervisors- all people who, when asked, can vouch for not only my work ability, but also my character. That I feel is the most important.
I'm unfortunately lacking in both those departments, but I at the least have an internship/job that I've done consistently for 2 years, I'm taking a class that is within my field of study and volunteering outside of that time within the subject matter. I'm not the 100% best candidate, but i believe that I have the bare minimum. I'd really like to up that this summer as I have to take a few more courses and get a field-based internship/job.
I'd also like to say that while your GPA does help, it also helps to be able to network with people. From my internship alone, I am on good terms with the CEO of the company, my former supervisors, my current supervisors- all people who, when asked, can vouch for not only my work ability, but also my character. That I feel is the most important.