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.
The average GPA at Johns Hopkins is 3.74. This makes Johns Hopkins Strongly Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 3.74, Johns Hopkins requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.