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Abbie
Student
Columbia Station, Ohio
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Chad Lowe
Sales engineering
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Birmingham, Alabama
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Chad’s Answer
Abbie,
The term "good" is subjective, meaning your definition of good and my definition of good may be two different answers. Neither is wrong, per se.
But on the GPA scale, an A or A+ throughout your learning years will equate to a 4.0 GPA, which is considered as good as it gets by many. It's a worthwhile goal to attempt, but certainly doesn't mean that anything less is not good.
Here's how GPAs break down:
A+ = 4.0
A = 4.0
A- = 3.7
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
Each grade you get is averaged together for your overall GPA in grade school or in college. So as you can see, if you can keep your GPA above 3.0, I'd consider that good. Maybe you would consider any grade above 3.7 good! The next person may say anything above 2.0 is good.
My best advice is this: Don't let yourself get stressed out about a letter. If you do your best, and can honestly say you gave it your all, then whatever grade you get is good. If you struggle with a class or subject, reach out to your teachers or fellow students for help!
Hope that helps!
Chad
The term "good" is subjective, meaning your definition of good and my definition of good may be two different answers. Neither is wrong, per se.
But on the GPA scale, an A or A+ throughout your learning years will equate to a 4.0 GPA, which is considered as good as it gets by many. It's a worthwhile goal to attempt, but certainly doesn't mean that anything less is not good.
Here's how GPAs break down:
A+ = 4.0
A = 4.0
A- = 3.7
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
Each grade you get is averaged together for your overall GPA in grade school or in college. So as you can see, if you can keep your GPA above 3.0, I'd consider that good. Maybe you would consider any grade above 3.7 good! The next person may say anything above 2.0 is good.
My best advice is this: Don't let yourself get stressed out about a letter. If you do your best, and can honestly say you gave it your all, then whatever grade you get is good. If you struggle with a class or subject, reach out to your teachers or fellow students for help!
Hope that helps!
Chad
Yasemin G.
Aspiring physician
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Yasemin’s Answer
Hi Abbie! I would say generally to keep your GPA above a 3.5, especially if you will be applying to graduate programs after college. For example for medical school you want a GPA that is higher than 3.7+, although it can be compensated by a higher admissions exam score. Therefore it can vary, but just work hard and stay disciplined in your classes and it will pay off; avoid C's and mostly stick with A's and B's!
I do agree with the previous response to not let it stress you out and do your best!
Best of luck!
I do agree with the previous response to not let it stress you out and do your best!
Best of luck!
Sanjana A
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New York, New York
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Sanjana’s Answer
Unfortunately, there is no specific answer for this since it varies greatly from university to university. I would say that a minimum of a 3.0 will put you on the right track for some colleges. While it is important to attain the highest GPA you can in high school, it isn't the only factor colleges look at to decide your acceptance. It is important to also focus on extracurriculars, SAT scores, and recommendations (if applicable). If you are considering certain universities, you can maybe get more specific information through the university's website.