Undergrad GPA in grad school?

[Sheepi]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone can tell me how much my undergrad GPA will affect me in grad school. What is it important for, if anything? Will I need that to apply for grants or stuff like that, or does it just not matter anymore? Thanks!

[Tall Chai Latte]

In terms of money issue, some schools consider applicants for scholarships or fellowships when considering for admission, that's when your undergrad GPA will come into play. Also, I know that when you apply for some really competitive fellowships, like the ones offered by NIH or NSF, will ask for your undergraduate transcript. Otherwise, nobody will ask you about it again.

[Teelee]

Undergrad GPA is used for

1) Getting into grad school

2) Getting support (fellowships or any other assistantship) from the department

3) Getting external fellowship from the government (very competitive and will need a very high GPA to fulfill intellectual merit type of scoring)

The value of your undergrad GPA also changes some what pending on your major and type of grad program you plan on joining.