Career questions tagged grades


What is the best way to manage time in college when balancing leadership roles and extra-curricular events?
I am going to be an RA next year, as well as a leader in Young Life. Along with this, I will be taking time consuming classes next year for my major. How do I balance all of this and still get good grades?

How can I accomplish my goals while maintaining balance in my life?
I am busy with sports like basketball and golf, but I still want to get good grades, enjoy family time, and also have some time to myself.

Is it possible to get into one of the more prestigious colleges even if I didn't have very good grades the first semester of my freshman year ?
I kinda started out my freshman year ok before my grades tanked due to me not turning homework in because I was sick quite often and missed days of school. Since I failed so horribly the first semester I plan to at least get higher than A-'s all throughout high school to hopefully make up for it. I should also note that getting an A isn't that difficult for me because I got Bs and Cs in the first semester without putting in much effort. But I've realized now that I should just get high school over with and put in the the full effort.

How can I be an accountant?
I would like to be an accountant . I inquire what is expected of me in order to achieve this dream . I also would like to know the grades that I should have in order to become an accountant.thank you

What is your best advice for me to successfully balance grades, family, relationships, sports, and free-time all while trying to obtain my college degree? #Fall24
-Planning on studying business management and minoring in sports management. -Planning on playing tennis. -I love studying business. -I love working hard. -Hobbies: crocheting, working out, listening to music. -Really wanna get through college with my boyfriend and wondering if anyone has any tips for balancing!

How are grades converted for international students?
Hi, I am currently a grade 11 learner going on to matric in 2025. I wanted to know how my grades from a percentage based report would be converted for university applications. Would I have to take the SAT’s or any other tests or would my current grades be converted as they are.

How can I get my GPA higher/study tips?
I did badly in my freshmen and sophomore years of high school, resulting in a low GPA score. I now want to go to a good college and want to get my GPA up. Are there any tips you can give me to improve my GPA? How can I maintain good grades? How should I study?

What's my gpa on the normal scale? my school does a weird thing and i cant figure it out
I have a 89.000, which is the weighted gpa. but aren't most gpas on a 1.0 - 4.0 scale? what does it mean? what's my grade on a scale?

I'm struggling to keep up with the other kids in my grade what are some ways I can bring my grades up and concentrate more on what's going on in my class?
I have some family drama so I've been moving around from school to school missing lots of subjects and important classes I have no idea how to catch up or what I need to do

Does this course rigor look strong for college? How many dual enrollment course should I take, and what AP? For a science major.
I’m going to be a senior in High School, I have straight A’s and have taken honors classes since ninth grade. I’ve only taken AP language so far, and I think I will only take AP Human Geography next year. I will also take dual enrollment classes. How many dual enrollment classes should I take? *I want to be a science major* Keep in mind that I go to a private school with 10 AP options including -AP psych which I can’t take because of scheduling conflicts -AP Biology (our only AP science) - AP stats, US history, Government and politics, macroeconomics, art

What are some key tips to achieving a 4.0 GPA in engineering undergrad ?
Going into engineering this fall, and wanted to know what are some tips for doing well in the program? I have about seven classes first semester so I am a bit worried. #Spring24

Can I still go to college if I have bad grades my freshman year and straight A's the rest of high school?
Can I still go to college if I have bad grades my freshman year and straight A's the rest of high school?

Can you still get a job in the medical field if you have average grades?
I’m a sophomore in high school who wants to be a nurse, but my grades are alright. i’m trying to work harder, but people around me tell me that my chances of getting into a good college are slim.

What to do career wise after bad uni grades?
I'm a 3rd year CS student and my overall grades for university are disappointing to say the least, and I'm not sure what I should do to progress after I'm done on my course. I don't feel like that grade will be enough to get a good grad job and I'm wondering what can be done to get the foot in the door when it comes to a career which is what I heard really matters. I'm interested in a data science/ software engineering career

How can I pass all of my classes?
I have a d in math and I would like to raise my grade.

how to maintain high grades in college for a medical student doing clinical medicine.
I have a problem with maintaining high grades in a medical school. help me sort my problem out?

College admission grades?
I want to have the best chance I can at getting into USC, but I also don't want to need a 4.0 GPA and be taking as many honors and AP classes as possible. I want to be able to do things outside of school and such. Do you think I would need a 4.0 GPa and tons of honors and AP classes to get in?

What is the Hardest grade in Education How many time we should learn units ?Why we should go College? How can we find our Favorite jobs or job؟ How can we get good marks??
What is the Hardest grade in Education ?How many time we should learn units ?Why we should go College? How can we find our Favorite jobs or job؟ How can we get good marks?

How impactful do my high-school sophomore grades impact my chances of getting accepted?
I go to an academically challenging school, and after hitting the ground running freshman year, I hit the sophomore slump with less As than I'd like. I even got my first C. My grades in junior year are all As and A+s.

How can I keep my grades up, while starting my first job. Also while handling challenges at home.
Hi, Im in 10th grade, I want to own business and get into real estate. Thats why Im asking “How can I keep my grades up, while starting my first job. Also while handling challenges at home.”