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Do internships care about GPA?
Originally Answered: Do employers check GPA for internships? Yes, quite often. At that point in your career you don’t have anything else for them to gauge your competence, no real work history, so GPA is all they have. Over time in most fields GPA gets less important as you gain experience.
How important is GPA CS major?
GPA is only important in the context of your coursework. If you have a 4.0 but have only taken intro to CS that isnt that meaningful. However if you have taken classes like Algos and Data Structures, Databases, Operating Systems, etc. then your GPA is more important.
What can you do with a computer science degree?
Computer science degree holders typically work in jobs that require good amounts of math, theory and creativity like programming or software development. Those with degrees in information technology are usually employed in more hands-on roles that involve designing, configuring and maintaining network hardware and services.
Is computer science a hard major?
CS is a difficult subject, but it’s not the only hard major. People who proclaim that CS is so tough have to explain why so many more people have been majoring in math, physics, and engineering; remember, all three majors have seen growth of over 40\% between 2005 and 2015, and they’re no cakewalks either.
Should I buy a new computer for computer science classes?
If you have a computer right now, wait to buy a new one. A standard Windows or Mac laptop is good enough for the first two years of computer science classes. It may not have the best performance, but it will definitely be good enough.
Why did you choose CS as a major?
After finishing CS introductory sequence, I realized that I simply love to code and declared myself a CS major. My favorite aspect of CS is its capability to turn my instructions into actions with incredible precision, reliability and efficiency. Thus, all practical fields in CS interest me.