As we all know that GPA (平均绩点) stands for Grade Point Average which may range from 0.0 to 4.0. You’ve worked really hard in school to keep your GPA up and now you want to know: Does my GPA matter when 1. _______ for further studies after 2. _________ or for a job in the real world? Well, your GPA is very 3. ________ not because it signifies (表示) your intelligence (智力), but because it is a proof (证明) how well you 4. _______ your job as a student in the long term. Grades 5. _____ your motivation and your ability to do 6. __________ good or bad work. Generally, most master’s programs 7. ______ minimum GPAs of 3.0 or 3.3, and most doctoral programs require minimum GPAs of 3.3 or 3.5. When applying for a job, it both does and doesn’t matter, as it 8. __________ the job you’re applying for and who is looking at your resume. 9. _________ 70 percent of managers look at the GPA, and some companies have a cut-off of 3.0 for particular professions 10. _______ in law or medical fields. Overall, your GPA matters most of the time, but not every time.