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Importance of first-year grades when applying to a summer internship

On summer internship application forms, do they ask specifically for the grades you received in your first year or do they ask 'What is your predicted grade?'. I'm asking this because im worried about not getting a 2.1 in my first year but if the question just asks for a predicted grade and not first year results, can I just put 2.1?

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Original post by approvewells
On summer internship application forms, do they ask specifically for the grades you received in your first year or do they ask 'What is your predicted grade?'. I'm asking this because im worried about not getting a 2.1 in my first year but if the question just asks for a predicted grade and not first year results, can I just put 2.1?

word of advice, until you've graduated nothing is certain. Therefore, I see no reason to not put a 2.1 or even a first. I did an internship last year and they never asked me for my grades. It's only important for grad schemes and even then, employers ask for your HEAR certificate when you officially receive your grades.

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