Transcripts

[gonnafly]

During the interview and hiring process, how closely are transcripts evaluated? I ask because an illness prevented me from completing a semester, and that semester shows as 4 "F's." My GPA is 3.5.

 

[Eagleflip]

Transcripts were not looked at with care at the three carriers I interviewed with. They had plenty of room to ask questions about them, as my GPA was significantly lower than yours, but instead they focused on what I had done in the intervening twenty years.

In reality, as long as you are able to explain why you obtained three F's in a row (and what you learned from that problem) you will be fine. Employers understand that someone with an overall 3.5 is not stupid or lazy--and those are the only two reasons one would get those kinds of grades during one semester.

These grades should not be a problem; just be ready to explain what happened and move on.

 

[bobbysamd]

GPA

I recall that at least one company asked for my college transcript while I was in the aviation job market ten years ago. I don't remember for what kind of job or which company. If it'll make you feel any better, I can state affirmatively that I was not asked about my college academic "record." I use the quotes because, I assure you, it was nothing to write home about. At least I graduated in four years while many of my friends and classmates did not. I was in a tough program, too.

I was ready to explain. I was not especially motivated in college. I found aviation and found motivation to excel (meaning something I really liked and should have taken up years before). Maybe some maturity, too. I got mostly 90s on my writtens. Then, in my 40s, I attended paralegal school, which required far more studying and preparation than college. I didn't miss a class, got a 4.0 and graduated with honors.

With a 3.5, you have nothing to worry about. Your explanation is 100% plausable.

Good luck with getting the interview and "the interview."

 

[bigbird]

Most regionals dont ask for transcripts.

 

[NoPlaneNoGain]

As long as your not going to a COEX interview I wouldn't worry about it.
If anyone does ask, which I doubt they would, just be able to give an explanation as to why it occurred and what you learned from it.
I had a couple on my transcript.

Best of luck!

 

[gubernator]

I agree that a few Fs, in the context of a 3.5 GPA, won't make a bit of difference to anyone. If it would make you feel better, however, you might look in to whether your school will allow you to retroactively withdraw from those classes.