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@siyer04
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 • 3 years ago •
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My GPA is really low for my freshman year, but consistently has grown every year thereafter, do colleges consider that?

I struggled my freshman year and had a horrible GPA, but every year thereafter my GPA had increased. Will that be considered in my application?

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@VeggieDance
28 answers, 132 votes
 • 3 years ago

Great job.

That is the very best way to show college admissions officers your potential to succeed.

Make sure you keep up the momentum and end on a high note when you apply.

Good luck with your college admissions process.

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@DebaterMAX
905 answers, 735 votes
 • 3 years ago[edited]

Almost all schools do look at grade trends as in did you improve year to year so while it is a factor the cumulative gpa is more important than the grade trends but improving can definitely counteract some of it.

Also if you have any special circumstances that led you to getting a low grade as in a move, divorce, sickness you should 100% list it as that would also help lessen the sting of the low gpa that year.

Hope this helps and feel free to comment if you’s like clarification as I’d be more than happy to help!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@siyer043 years ago

Appreciate it! I had a lot of family issues in my freshman year, and that's probably why I had a low GPA, good to hear that colleges take that into consideration!

@DebaterMAX3 years ago

Just remember to say possibly in additional info that you have family issues and to explain it in a professional and concise major don’t have it become a pity party but don’t say my mom was sick so I had bad grades say something like when my mom was sick I had additional responsibilities around the house so I had less time than typical for schoolwork. Also if there are any extreme details make sure to atleast mention it like a single mother is different than a family of 6 for example. 1/2

@DebaterMAX3 years ago

Also my apologies I just realized I had a few spelling errors in my response. 2/2

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