low GPA, is it ok?

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<p>so my GPA for my first freshman semester is looking to come in at around a 2.7-2.9 area. mostly thats because i took a math and science course, neither of which are major requirements just general education requirements. i never have to take another math or science major for my major so my GPA will go up, but is it ok to have somewhat of a low GPA for my first semester?</p>

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<p>yes, it’s fine.</p>

<p>honestly though… what would you do if the answer was “no”? Can’t change it now… I mean, obviously, the higher the better… but you’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>The lower the better.</p>

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<p>Is it okay? No, not really. Is it common? Very. I wouldn’t worry that much about it, since you’ve got 3.5 more years to pull it up.</p>

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<p>C’s get degrees…
B’s get Ph.D.s…</p>

<p>In all seriousness, though, what’s happened to you is fairly common. If you’re going for a graduate or professional school, you’ll want to make sure this is the only semester you get below a B/B+ average, but otherwise no biggie – you can bring it up!</p>

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<p>D’s get STD’s…</p>

<p>Heh.</p>