Freshman GPA, How Important Is It?Answered
Howdie! Currently a freshman and we have just recently started the second semester. As of the first semester I had a GPA of 3.7 unweighted and 4.1 weighted. Just wondering, but do colleges specifically look at freshman GPAs or mostly junior GPAs? I can still work to get a better GPA by the end of the year but don't want to overdo it. Is it really worth it.
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Emmitt B
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I've seen too many people panicked junior year because a low freshman grade is dragging down their GPA. The higher, the better, as long as it isn't overworking yourself. However, if your grade is lower than you thought, colleges like to see upward trends, so progression and improvement is key.
Hey Emmitt, I am currently a senior and I do have to say that colleges look at all grades and what courses you took each semester. Believe me, it is best to over do it to make sure the college you would like to go to accepts you, which I am sure they will. If anything focus on courses that you could take in high school so you don't have to take them in college. Hope this helps and good luck!
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Makayla
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Yours is already great. Just keep that score and add some APs next years