Painful, sore, red gums can be a symptom of gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) or, more likely, periodontitis (inflammation of the attachment fibers of the teeth and supporting bone), which can arise due to a number of different causes. Inflammation of the gums may manifest as. 1  pain,  sensitivity,
Originally Posted by SurfDoctor I've been musing on the idea that the GPA you earn while attaining a doctorate degree is not all that important anymore. I busted my hump earning a high GPA on my masters, but I'm not sure that it is all that relevant once you reach your terminal degree.Of course there is a minimum GPA to be able to stay in a program and I think that's usually a 3.0, what I'm wondering is whether there is any benefit to having a GPA that is higher.ome programs have a minimum GPA in coursework to qualify for comprehensives. Your dissertation is what people will review and question. Originally Posted by SurfDoctor. I've been musing on the idea that the GPA you earn while attaining a doctorate degree is not all that important anymore.
2) Degree Completion and Transfer Grade Point Average (GPA) GPA is short for grade point average. Colleges, whether online or traditional, require a minimum GPA for admission and to earn a degree. Colleges take letter grades, such as a âC,â and assign a numerical value to them on a four-point (4.0) scale.