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Raising GPA

Hello. I'm a highschool junior and It's pretty late into the year, but I'd like to raise my GPA despite not doing so well for the first 2 years. I just recently found out about collegevine. Is there any way I can salvage it over this semester and my senior year?

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To raise your GPA, I think the most important part is prioritizing schoolwork. If you really can't balance the workload, try to emphasize assignments or tests which will make up a larger percentage of your final grade in each class. On the other hand, if you can handle a greater workload than the one you have now, try taking AP, honors, or similar classes. Taking these harder classes will improve your WEIGHTED GPA, since they are graded on a 5.0 scale, IF you get good grades in it. If you don't do well, it could have a negative impact on your GPA. Those classes won't improve your UNWEIGHTED GPA, however. So if you just want to improve your unweighted GPA, I would buckle down to schoolwork. Even if you feel like your doing badly on an assignment, finish it. A D-grade paper is better than an F for not turning in a paper. I hope this helps!

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Hi! I'm in the exact same position as you right now. What i'd say is to pick two classes that you work super hard in to get the grade up, and then as they get better you can move on to focusing on another two classes. For me it's been easier to not be thinking about every single thing at once and to just narrow it down so that the task is less daunting. Also, if you can, a tutor is always helpful in raising your grade when a class is super confusing. You're not too late, you still have time to get it up!

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a month ago

I would say doing your best to prioritize your classes and trying to take electives they can be good for raising your GPA during senior year avoid non-credit classes like library assistant because you can also just do an elective to help you.

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