I've never seen this outside investment banking or management consulting, and even then, it was a very local thing (Scandinavia) edit: Because they wanted "ful

I've never seen this outside investment banking or management consulting, and even then, it was a very local thing (Scandinavia) edit: Because they wanted "full picture" of the candidates. Meaning that they don't put too much weight on your HS grades, but that having been a consistent performer throughout your life, is a positive trait for them.