GPA Definitions
What is the highest GPA you can get?
4.00
What colleges did we talk about on tuesday?
UCLA, USC, UCM, Cal (Berkeley)
You are struggling in a class. Who should you reach out to before your grade gets worse?
Your teacher.
How many grade points is a C worth in a regular class?
2
If your GPA is low but are apart of a lot of extracurriculars, leaderships, and have a compelling story. Can you still apply to college?
Yes!
You have a C in a class with two weeks left. What is one thing you can do to improve it?
Turn in missing work, attend tutoring, or ask about extra help.
How mant credits can you get for recieving a B in a college class?
4
If you fail one class in HS, does this mean you can't go to college?
No, one bad grade does not define you
You failed a class required for graduation. What should you do?
Talk to your counselor about credit recovery or retaking the course.
Who looks at your GPA?
Colleges, academic programs, sports, high school counselor, parents
Calculate this students GPA:
2 Honor A- 4.5
1 AP class B- 4
3 Regular Class C- 2
2.416
Do colleges only look at grades?
4th year of math and 2 years of Foreign Language
Your friend says senior-year grades don't matter because college applications are already submitted. Are they right?
No. Colleges can review final transcripts and revoke admission in serious cases.
Honor classes, passing the AP exam, College classes/ dual enrollment
Calculate this students GPA:
1 Honor F- 0.5
2 College Classes A- 5
3 Regular Class B- 3
3.25
If you apply with a 4.0 to UCLA, are you automatically guaranteed admission?
No
What is one advantage of starting at community college if you want to transfer to a four-year university?
You can complete transferable coursework, work toward meeting transfer requirements, and save money