Bringing up GPA

pwnerx
Thu, 20 May 2010 06:12:01 +0000

I went from 2.0-2.4 GPA in my freshman year to 3.6+ in my sophomore and junior years. I know what it’s like to uberly fail. The problem is that you need to raise your standards. Gettings C’s on your homework/tests is not ok. Gettings B’s on your homework/tests is not ok. You need to aim for near perfection and get A- or A in everything you do, no matter how long it takes.

In my freshman year, I spent around 30 hours per week attending class, studying, and doing homework. In my junior year, I dedicated around 60-70 hours per week. When deadlines were close together and things got dicey, that number went up to 80 hours. This may vary depending on your major. Mine is Computer Science.

You do not need to do your assignments/studying early, but you must not start them last minute either. In your weekly schedule, try to finish your work/studying at least 1 day ahead of the due date or test date. This gives you a bit of leeway if you get into trouble and need more time or to ask for help.

You must make a commitment to complete ALL assigned problems with 99% confidence in correctness. If you’re unsure, then you must review the material, look it up online, or ask a friend or professor.

If you apply this in all your courses, you will never get lower than a B+ if your professor isn’t a ******. Good luck.