I currently have a GPA of 3.5 (weighted). It’s 3.3 unweighted, though, becuase I am currently have D’s in my math.
I got into a school that is alternating with my normal high school. It is a higher level and is harder. While I have a B in science that I am taking there currently, it is worth 2 credits at once.
I am worried about getting into a college of my choice, but is it possible to bring it up to a 4.0 or above by senior year (I’m a freshman currently and it is the end of semester 1)
It’s mathematically impossible to bring your gpa to a 4.0, but it can improve. Whether you can improve is something no anonymous person can answer.
Since you are just a freshman, just do the very best you can to get the best grades you can.
Take the SAT or ACT and prep for them. Take during the second half of your junior year.
Once you have more HS courses and a GPA from your junior year, you can start really looking at college options.
Your GPA isn’t the only thing colleges consider!
Two of my kids had one B freshman year, the rest mostly A’s with some A-. by senior year it got up to 3.95, no possible way for a 4.0. Weighted doesn’t usually mean much since schools weigh differently (mine had almost all honors with 9 AP’s, wgpa was 4.2, 4.4 was as high as they could get).
It’s also harder to keep up with things that may help my application becuase of this school. I had to give up my sport because I did not have enough time to do both, and I don’t have the option to drop out, otherwise I’ll lose all of my credits.
I don’t have time for electives either, but I’m thinking about taking summer classes.
Free advice. Most college applicants haven’t taken ONE summer school class. BUT most DO have extracurricular activities like sports, arts, a job, whatever.
You need to have an application that doesn’t just scream “academics”.
I would strongly urge you to find time for other things in your young life beside classes.
Regarding the D’s in math, have you figured out what the issue is? Have you gone to see your teacher for extra help? If you do get a D in math for a semester, you might remediate that this summer. That could help your GPA and also help your understanding of the subject matter which will in turn result in better grades in future math classes and/or a higher score on the ACT/SAT. Also depending on the course that you get a D in, it might not qualify you to apply to certain schools. For example, if the D is in geometry and you live in California you need a passing grade in geometry to apply to the UCs.
Put in place good study habits and practices now, and that will help you the rest of your life.
I have a cumulative at the end of this quarter that can lift my entire grade to a B, so I still have the ability to pass.
My teacher (imo) is NOT good at teaching. I know that I cannot blame her for my grades, but she lacks enthusiasm and interest in what she is teaching. She treats answering questions as a chore, and has not been open to any relationship building I have tried with her.
I do have a tutor, and additional help, I think I just need to learn how to apply the knowledge I have…but I lack the motivation to continue trying after so many failed attempts.
That’s good…
Not so good. You have to find the fortitude to keep moving forward. You are going to have other teachers who aren’t great at teaching, or lack enthusiasm or interest, or who don’t want to build relationships with students. The good thing is you can persevere through this and still get a B (I’m assuming the earlier D won’t show on your transcript)