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Does anyone know how I can raise my GPA? My GPA now is a 1.7 or something. If it doesn't go up by the end of this semester I may not be able to go back to my college. I want to get A's and B's on tests I really want it to go up. Does anyone have advice?

2006-10-10 01:51:04 · 14 answers · asked by Melanie P 1 in Education & Reference Higher Education (University +)

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learn how to study better and manage your time. if you are required to read chapters, then read them and at the end of the chapter write out or do an outline of the chapter so you can comprehend it better. you may want to take some elective courses as well that you know you'll get an A in such as a health course or something. thirdly, talk with your professor and let them know your situation, they will be less likely to fail you. Get help from them as much as you can, because some teachers will give a higher grade if you show you have made a conscious effort.

2006-10-10 01:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by yumyum69 3 · 1 0

Unfortunately studying is the only real way to get your GPA up. Try working with a study group at school, sometimes you remember things better when they are discussed again after class. The group will also know of ways to manage your time better so you can study and be refreshed for the test.

Don't cram for an exam either, the best thing to do is get a good nights sleep before a test. So start studying days before the test, not hours

2006-10-10 02:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lauren 4 · 1 0

I just want to clarify something on the responses. I'm a mom of two and work part time and in my 40s. I have not been to a party since starting college, so it can also be other time constraints which cause study problems!!!

I would talk with your instructors and ask them what you can do to bring up the grades. See if they can give you an idea of why you are being graded so low.

Also, does your college have a tutoring center, or is there an option to join a study group? When I struggled with my accounting classes, our teacher met with us one night a week in addition to our evening class to review the accounting homework. By working as a group, we were able to solve the accounting problems. It was not a case of copying, but it really helped us to be able to talk through the problems.

What other activities do you have outside of school and study time. Look at what you are doing each day and see where you can block off more time for those difficult classes.

Good luck to you!

2006-10-10 02:40:04 · answer #3 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0 0

You need to study better. Examine how you study. Do you cram one night or two before the exams?? Do you begin papers the day before they are due?? if so you need to give yourself more time. College is not High school!! You need to plan more, since the exams have so much more information to be tested about. Flash cards saved me!! I could pull them out and study while I was waiting for other classes to begin. You should find something like flashcards to help you. Don't think you should only have to study before the exam; you need to study a little every day.
I hope you can use some of my advice. Good luck with your GPA Raise.

2006-10-10 01:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by RikChick 3 · 1 0

Take easier classes and get with a study group. In the end (for the mostpart), it doesn't matter what classes you take, just that you have that piece of paper saying you are edumacated.

Also - try not to procrastinate. Professors don't appreciate people asking for extra credit at the end of a semester when they couldn't even finish the assigned work on time. Turn in assignments when they are due.

2006-10-10 01:56:31 · answer #5 · answered by dougneb 3 · 1 0

do better...
go to your classes and pay attention, read the required reading, go through past exam papers, study in a group, ask intelligent questions...
talk to your lecturers and tutors about your work, they might have some suggestions on where you're lacking.

Depending on what you're studying there are tricks to help you remember long things; like anagrams and songs. Use diagrams, flow charts and set yourself realistic goals. Whatever works for you.
Make a study program. Stick to it.

make sure you *want* to learn. get enough sleep and remember to eat well. study before you socialise. but remember to socialise occasionally, else you'll just go nuts.

From my observations, even stupid people can do well if they do the work. Smart people just have a head start.
Apply yourself and you'll be fine.

2006-10-10 02:08:58 · answer #6 · answered by frouste 3 · 1 0

Use this formula: Study two hours for each hour spent in class.

The next time you have a written assignment, ask at least two people to critique your work. Do not be offended at their criticism. Learn from it. Do not procrastinate. Complete work before it is due, so that there is time to review before tests. On exams, do not cram. Really study (that is memorize!) your notes and textbooks.

2006-10-10 01:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by annabellesilby 4 · 0 0

i would spend all the time i had to study. your going to have all of ur life to party but only a few weeks to get a good life. i faced a problem very much like yours but i didn't get my GPA all the way up in high school and know i got a GED so take it from a guy that ****** up... study for a wile

2006-10-10 01:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by bill 1 · 1 0

Study Study Study

2006-10-10 01:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

You need to study more! Go to your professors and find out if there is a research you could do to give you extra credit. If you are having difficulty that is beyond your control, go see your counselor. Maybe they can find out the reason for your low scores. Take care and keep trying!

2006-10-10 02:01:49 · answer #10 · answered by Rea 3 · 0 0

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