My GPA in higschool?

Question

Okay so, I have a gpa of 1.84 I think, I know it's low....well very low. I'm a sophomore currently and I want to bring it up, do you have any idea how long it would take for me to bring it up to a 3.0 or above? I plan on talking to my school counselor about it. Right now I'm just starting a new semester, last semester my lowest grade was a 73 (low D) in biology and my highest a 95 (low A) in english...should I take an advanced class next semester maybe....I'm just confused right now. Thanks for any help.

So if I am going to get idiot answers to my question, please do not bother typing an answer....like get a brain from wal-mart, oh my you are original....or McDonalds...haha wow...thanks. Does it make you feel better to make fun of someone?

Answer 1

Don't Worry!!!! You will always have a future at McDonalds!!!!!

Answer 2

Firstly, advanced placement classes dont help boose the GPA that colleges and scholarships will look at. AP Classes boost your weighted GPA, not your cumulative regular GPA. Don't bother with them, and I doubt they will let you in with your current GPA anyways (no offense meant there)

In regards to raising your GPA, a GPA is basically an average. Here is how it is calculated.

Every class you take is worth 4 points total. So figure out how many classes you have taken and multiply that by 4. That is essentially "how many points are available," kind of like if you were taking a test. Most schools operate on a 4 points system (best possible gpa is a 4.0), and a semester system. So each semester you can get 4 points per class. Say you took 5 classes each semester, so by now you would have taken 15 classes. Multiply that by 4, you have 45 points possible.

Now, lets look at the grades you got. Every A is worth 4 points, B's 3, C's 2, D's 1, and F's 0. So write down each class you took and what grade you got in it. So if you took 15 classes, you would write down all 15 classes and the grade you got in it, and translate that into points. Then add up all the points (grades just made into numbers) you "earned."

Ok now take the "points possible" grade and divide by the "points earned."

Example:

1st Semester Frosh Year - 5 classes
English =A=4
Math = C=2
Science = B = 3
History = C = 2
Elective = B = 3

2nd Semester Frosh Year - 5 classes
English =B=3
Math = D=1
Science = C = 2
History = C = 2
Elective = B = 3

1st Semester Soph Year - 5 classes
English =A=4
Math = C=2
Science = B = 3
History = C = 2
Elective = B = 3

Ok, so you took 15 classes
15*4=60

And your grades add up...
4+2+3+2+3+3+1+2+2+3+4+2+3+2+3=24

So now divide available by earned....
60/24=2.5

The GPA is about a 2.5 Some schools add some other factors like pluses and minuses, but basically, this is a good idea of your GPA. Now, just like the letters into numbers, you can take your number back to a letter, and you have somewhere around a mid to high C average (2.5 is greater than 2 (a C), but less than 3(a B))

Now to figure out what you need to do to get your target GPA, figure out how many classes you will take by the time you graduate and multiply by 4 to get the total possible by the time you finish. Then take what you have already earned (in example the 24 points) and guess what grades you will get later, and then divide.

Keep playing with how many classes you take and what you will get until you figure out what performance you need to achieve in your classes that will make you reach your goal of a 3.5.

Now, if you are on quarters, or tri-mesters, do the same process, but just adjust the points available based upon how many classes you take, so if you were on quarters and took 5 classes each quarter, 5 classes * 4 points per class * 4 quarters = 80 points possible per year. Then just do the same thing with the grades and divide again.

Good luck!

Answer 3

No--don't take an advanced class now--it will only stress you out and put pressure on you (unless the class is in English in which you seem to excel)--I think it takes guts for you to admit that you were doing poorly and to want to make a change--Congratulations--your attitude has already changed so I am SURE you will also change your grades and, eventually, your GPA--don't get discouraged (plus--your English grades were great! a 95 is a solid A not a low A)--Consider getting a tutor if you can or asking classmates or your teacher for extra help--it's a good idea to see the school counselor too--they could offer you good help/advice in this area--they might know about local programs or tutoring that is free or that costs less...Good Luck

Answer 4

To tell you the truth, you shouldn't take advanced classes if you're struggling in regular classes. Just take regular classes and try very hard.

As for your GPA, you had a bad start, but all hope is not lost since you're only a sophomore.

Suppose u can maintain your gpa at a 3.0 (B average), then by the the end of your senior year you can boost it up to a 2.5.

Or, you can even aim higher and go for straight A's. In that case, you can boost up your GPA to a 3.25!

If you're worried about colleges, just know that colleges like to see an improving trend. They understand students goof off in 9th grade.

Just try hard...and later on if u can maintain high grades, go for advanced classes as well.

Answer 5

I wouldn't worry so much about raising your GPA to a 3 or some point as long as your grades improve with time. The best advice would be to do all of your homework, study hard, and get a tutor if you are still having problems. I wouldn't consider taking advanced classes unless you have an A in any of your subjects now (in which case you would take the advanced class in the subject(s) you got an A in).

Answer 6

You should probably talk to all of your teachers to ask if there are any opportunities to earning a better grade. Its extremely difficult to bring a grade up in a short about of time. However, if your classes have little assignments, tests, and quizzes entered in, try getting ABOVE a B on everything you do for the rest of the year. By the time the semesters over, your grades will probably average out to probably a 2.9 to maybe a 3.0. So keep on working on it! Good luck! =)

Answer 7

For as to your GPA, it depends on the system your school uses to calculate letter grades. You should see you teachers or professors for that.

For as whether to take an advanced English class, you probably can. Typically, students who have very high marks in normal English won't have a much lower mark by taking an advanced class since the class is with people of their level. The material is more suited for the knowledge of that particular class. It usually ends up making the class more enjoyable, I know by experience.

Answer 8

Just focus on sustaining a 3.0 and definitely getting above 2.5.
Was you freshman year like this too. That would have to be figured into the calculation . 4yrs of HS=8 semesters

Say final fresh GPA 2.0 /soph 2.5/ Jun 3.0 /senior 3.0 then 4yr GPA would be=2.6
If you could bring you soph. yr. GPA to 3.0 and Fresh yr was 2.0
You would need a total GPA 3.5 (Junior and Senior Year) to make a 4 yr. GPA of 3.0

Answer 9

An advanced class won't help especially if you are almost failing the classes you are currently taking. In order to bring your GPA up, you need to study really really hard, finish your homework, and try to do as much extra credit as you can. It's time to hit the books!