Is my high school GPA reset when you off to college?

Question

I just want to know if my college GPA will be reset from my high school GPA.. in other words, if my college GPA is independent from my high school GPA? My worry comes because i fooled around in high school and basically from a 4.1 it went down to a 2.8. And since i'm starting all over in college i don't want my high school GPA to affect my college GPA because then well, im screwed ='(
So that's what i'm wondering.. Thanks for helping whoever it is =)

Answer 1

Of course! Your college GPA is something else entirely. Your high school GPA doesn't matter once you're in college. Good night!

Answer 2

Yes, your GPA is reset when you go to college. Most employers do not look at your high school transcripts unless all you have is a high school diploma.

I am taking college classes in Criminal Justice. My current GPA is 3.16. When I go apply for my career as a Corrections officer or a Parole officer my college GPA is what they are going to look at, not my high school transcripts.

I hope this helps. If this still doesn't give you comfort try thinking about it like this: People of all ages go to college. Do you really think an employer is going to look at the high school transcripts of 50 year old? I highly doubt it. It was be way more work then they bargained for.

Answer 3

Your GPA will be set when you go into college. Your GPA in high school will probably affect what college you get into in the first place, but once you're in, you start at a blank slate.

Answer 4

Your college GPA is independant of your HS GPA. Once you start at college, your high school grades don't affect you. You're not screwed.

Answer 5

yes, you start over!