Originally Posted by
rickair7777
It makes sense to consider the specific degree, at least as far as evaluating GPA. Let's face it, an engineer with a 2.9 has demonstrated more academic work ethic and acquired more relevant systems knowledge than a poly sci with a 3.2.
So for those airlines that you say put GPA/Major in the equation - what do you really think that tells about a person maybe 20+ years later?
If you say a tie breaker then I think you are stretching.
A guy good with numbers might be a snap at engineering and an awful writer who couldn't string two coherent thoughts together much less write an analytical paper - and vice versa - a person capable of copious analysis and technical writing might not be able to add 2+2.
Generally people are impressed with math skills so the technical degrees (especially engineering) get the raised eyebrows.