I was talking 16 units, with 2 classes + a lab being math/physical science and the other 2 being a bio class and a social science class (so lots of reading). I'm a math/science type major though. Is a 3.74 GPA good? I got one B and one A- (in the bio and social science class), but I got As in the math/physical science class which I think are more important toward my major. If I can stay around 3.7-3.8, will I be competitive for top grad schools?
are that you made this thread to attempt to brag.
No. It sucks. Probably the best thing to do is drop out now and see if you can get work as a plate licker.
I'm serious... I'm really dejected that I got a B in one of the classes. I want to talk to my professor because I don't know the full curve it, just my raw score (on the final), but I feel like it should at least be a B+ because I didn't do THAT bad...
Keep up the work and see if you can max it out. Under grad internships help. Try to get some publications out there if you are in the sciences. Think of yourself as a professional in the making. Get a head start and try to find ways to get a leg up on the competition. Good grades are great. Initiative is an extra. Sophomore year is a lot harder for many. Depending on your major: math: dif eq. Biology: a&p. Chemistry: organic chem. Etc, etc, etc.
If you got a B, an A-, and two As, you didn't get a 3.74.
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I was talking 16 units, with 2 classes + a lab being math/physical science and the other 2 being a bio class and a social science class (so lots of reading). I'm a math/science type major though. Is a 3.74 GPA good? I got one B and one A- (in the bio and social science class), but I got As in the math/physical science class which I think are more important toward my major. If I can stay around 3.7-3.8, will I be competitive for top grad schools?
i made it through first semester of freshman year with a 4.00. 3 years later I have a 3.85. I don't expect anyone to be impressed by those arbitrary numbers, so why do you?
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I had a 4.75 my first quarter. Come to think of it we called them semesters.....How many quarters in a year??? How many quarters in a dollar??
As long as I have your attention rate my term paper. I got a B on my first paper and a B+ on my second. What can I expect on the final?
I'm not bragging this is a serious question. I have aspirations of going to a top graduate school and I am really upset about getting a B in one of my classes. I got a B, an A-, and 3 As because one of the As was in one of my lab classes that is less units. My classes are 3-4 units (lab is 2).
what school do you go to?
Well depends. What school do you go to? At Big State, that'd be okay. At Harvard that'd be fabulous.
I don't see why it's a ridiculous question. That's a fine GPA, but you'll need something else going for you to get into a top program. There are thousands and thousands of kids with better GPA's than you; what are you going to do to stand out?
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I don't see why it's a ridiculous question. That's a fine GPA, but you'll need something else going for you to get into a top program. There are thousands and thousands of kids with better GPA's than you; what are you going to do to stand out?
Oh I know. You could join a team of math wizards who can count cards. Devise a complex scheme to win money in Las Vegas, get rich and start partying like a rock star. Just watch out for your math teachers. They might get jealous when you get a double-breasted pocket protector. They could get a little spacey on you.
I go to a public school but if U.S. News Rankings are anything to go by it is a top 10 public school.
you're not special. tons of kids did better than you. keep trying.
Honest serious answer, stop worrying so much. This isn't high school where GPA is some glorified statistic. Coming from a business background - #1 Your school does not really matter #2 Anything above 3.5 is a good GPA #3 You'll have to take some sort of post grad test that is usually weighted more than GPA.
Honestly though, in the real world, employers don't really care the school or grad school you went to unless its like an ivy league in which case you'll have access to many more potential employers through the school.
I would say grad schools and employers are more interested in practical experience. For business this means internships and for science majors this means assisting professors in their experiments, research etc. GPA is mainly used to eliminate really the unqualified. If its below 3.2 you have a problem but you need other things to stand out because it definitely doesn't make an application/resume.
I saw you were a science major. My advice is to get involved in research with a professor ASAP. Find a professor and ask how you can get involved. These will be the people writing those glowing reviews for your grad application, and when it comes time to fill out the application and do the interviews you'll have a ton to talk about rather than "well my GPA is good isn't it?". I have a friend who is at an Ivy League med school and he was always involved in doing research with professors in college.
When considering grade inflation, a 3.74 at Harvard is not that impressive.
I graduated with a bachelors in science and finished with 3.1 GPA. Most of high GPA classmates are still looking for work. I am working full time and making a decent salary. I also applied to grad schools and got into a few of the better grad schools for my field. Low GPA didn't close off any opportunities for me so I don't expect it to close off grad schools for you.