<p>Trivolve, it really depends on how much you want to work vs the perceived normal workload here. I’m international and I have friends with similar crazy GPA requirements, and many of them have no problems maintaining it while taking crazy courseloads (i.e. 18-26 units). These friends also manage to have a social life and get involved with extracurriculars.</p>
<p>You’d be surprised at how much you can achieve when you cut away your procrastination. Sadly, though I know this, I procrastinate anyway, and pay for it with sleep deprivation.</p>