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In my opinion, I must say that someone's eligibility should not be soley based on their GPA. A number should not reflect how much someone knows. If one has a GPA of 3.0 what is that truly saying? You know 3.0 of what? What is that based on? Yes, I know that it is based on a scale of 4.0 but 4.0 of what? I'm digging deeper here if you feel me. I am going deeper than the academic level. Again we are identified by numbers given to us. A low GPA in society reflects someone who is not too smart. As African Americans aren't we labeled enough?
Again, my opinion, how educated someone is can not be soley justified by their GPA. I know educated people who didn't even finish college that would be a wonderful additions to our organizations. But first we must define the word educated. There are some people with very high GPA's who are not wrapped too tight. Should we base someone's eligibility just on how much one can retain in school? Certainly all factors should be considered. What if all the other criterias are met but they are shy the GPA by one point. Should they still not be considered?
I know, I know, rules are rules. And if the rules state that a certain GPA must be attained then it must. Be could we honestly say that we are not excluding those who would make wonderful members of our organizations based on this rule of many?
Just my .08 cents worth.
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