Sage-Tips

How do I figure out what my GPA is?

To calculate your GPA, divide the total number of grade points earned by the total number of letter graded units undertaken.

Is a 4.2 high school GPA good?

If you have a 4.2, your school uses weighted GPAs, meaning they take class difficulty into account when calculating GPA. A 4.2 indicates that you are earning Bs and B+s in high level classes or As and A+s in mid level classes. This is a very good GPA, and it should give you a strong chance of admission at most colleges.

What is considered a good college GPA?

What is a good GPA in college and how is that defined? At minimum, experts say, students must generally meet a GPA standard of 2.0, on a 4.0 scale, to graduate and remain eligible for federal financial aid. Institutional scholarships and program enrollment at many colleges often hinge on academic achievement above a C average.

How to raise your GPA?

Go to class regularly. I know this one is mind-numbingly obvious but it’s important. Many professors lecture directly from PowerPoint and post the slides to the internet.

Participate in class. If you’re shy or new to the college experience,it can be difficult to muster enough courage to participate in class.

Organize yourself. If you don’t have a study strategy,you can study all day and night and still not get anywhere.

Do a weekly study review. A common problem students encounter is trying to learn an enormous amount of material right before the midterm or final exam.

Go to office hours. Professors and TA’s usually make themselves available at regular times during the week for students to ask questions about assignments.

Befriend with smart students with high GPA. In courses that involve group work,this is essential.

Avoid all-nighters. Generally,having to pull an all-nighter means that you slacked off all semester and need to fit 3 months of learning into one day.

Make use of Library. Dorm rooms aren’t the best place to study. It’s way too easy to get distracted by roommates and visitors.

Study Smart. Some professors and schools offer opportunities for extra credit. These opportunities are GPA gold mines; try to take advantage of them.

Set a Goal and Reward Yourself. Good grades are their own reward,but it doesn’t hurt to have a little extra incentive.