I just graduated from school, I was wondering if the college studies will be hard? I had 3.6 GPA in school.?
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They won't be ahrd at all. I know that India is preparing it'sstudentsbetter than ever, please go to school in the United States you have no idea how huge the demand for Indian students and workers is, you people are BRILLIANT.\n\nIf you work hard, are dilligent, and know that you are smart you will have a lot of fun and college will be a challenge but nothing you can't accomplish
1065593
No, I just graduated and the only thing you have to worry about is the workload depending on the classes you take. It's a good idea to focus on your schoolwork and your close friends, but don't be afraid of the other students. As a new freshman, high school can be scary, but don't worry it's not nearly as bad as its rep fortells.
72774
Yes, i think people who have a 2.0 GPA or lower do work an after school job because i work with some people who have a really have bad grades but don't really care, but people with a 3.0 and higher have a more chance to have a job than a person who has a 2.9 and lower.
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I think anything above a 3.0 counts as really good.  Then again, I go to a school where only 4 or 5 people have graduated with a 4.0 (our average grade really is a C...), so your standards may be different.  Are you planning to apply to grad schools?  Cause if not it doesn't make a whole lot of difference what your GPA was.\n\nCyanne, that was unnecessarily harsh.  He's clearly trying to improve his GPA, and that counts for a great deal.  Besides which, very few people graduate from my school with above a 3.5 GPA, and yet we have among the highest rates of graduates go on to earn PhDs of all colleges in the US, so at the very least it depends a great deal upon the instution from which he will graduate.
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I think it's better to show colleges that you can handle advanced classes than to take all easy classes and get A's.\n\nAs for your friend, a 4.6 on a 4.0 scale means nothing.  She's have to convert it to the 4.0 scale when she applies for college.  Hint: the highest gpa you can have on a 4.0 scale is a 4.0.
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It was the best of times... it was the worst of times....   Well, the majority of people tend to look fondly upon their college years.  However, looking at it realistically, it did have its ups and downs. \n\nThe volume of homework and tests is going to vary depending on your school and the major you've chosen.  As a Freshman (assuming the school you attend isn't highly specialized), you will take mostly "general education" courses and perhaps a few elective courses (perhaps some lower-level courses in your major). These classes can help you balance out the more difficult classes.  These "Gen Ed" courses will expose you to a variety of subjects and learning styles.  Use them to learn about yourself and how you study: if you're a self-motivated student, maybe you'll crave a class that doesn't have a lot of structure; if you crave order and need to be told what you study and when, then seek out classes with highly-structured syllabi that will keep you on track.  \n\nI took many classes where 75% of my time was spent reading, which made it seem like I was always done with a week's worth of work in a matter or hours. Of course, this reading was really just preparation for several LARGE papers that I would later write as midterms or final exams.  In my case, I knew that this was the learing style I preferred -- I wasn't a procrastinator and I could be self-directed when necessary.  \n\nIf this is not your style, don't worry; there are classes for every learning style. Some schools offer lots of small classes; others rely heavily on lectures.  Both have their perks. Students who like to disappear into the crowd and learn without drawing a lot of attention to themselves can fare well in a lecture course.  Students who like to ask lots of questions and prefer direct pupil-to-teacher instruction might like small classes.  \n\nBottom line: of all the factors that differentiate college from high school, classes are by no means the biggest one.  If you have been hard-working and driven throughout your high school education -- and if you know how to handle yourself when you've been given a lot of work -- then you should be able to carry this through to your college experience.  The biggest change you'll experience will be the great levels of freedom and independence suddenly thrust upon you.  Don't be afraid to make changes (add/drop classes; find a new roommate, etc.) until you find a situation that works for you.  And, if you're having a tough time and you think everyone around you has it all together, remember this: they don't.
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Of course! You still have 3 and a half years to bring your GPA up, and along with your GPA colleges also look at your SAT's, extra curricular activites etc. Usually, if your GPA is lower than you've hoped for, then if you do really, really well on your SAT's (and vice versa) most colleges will accept you (along with other factors that affect their decision). \n\nAt my interview with my school they were more concerned about my progress in high school as a whole, as for me, my first and second year were my worst and I improved as an upperclassman. \n\nHope this helps...Your life isn't over :)
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Hi there, I just wanted to comment on the Stats and Calc thing: I have a few friends who are taking both and they seem to be doing fine.  they all have A's in both.  I am taking 4 AP's this year and one independant study AP class as a senior and i'm not having too hard of a time.  here are my classes just in case you want to know:\n\nAP Environmental Science\nAP English Literature and Composition\nAP Art History\nAP Microeconomics\nAP Human Geography (Independant Study)\n\nI have previously taken:\nAP European History\nAP US History\nAP Psychology\nAP US Government and Politics\n\nI think you should be fine, and feel free to ask if you have any questions on the classes I took.  Adios!
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Well, speaking from my experience, you can get into college with crap math grades.  For instance when I was in 9th and 10th, I screwed around all the time and even though I was able to do well I basically did nothing but skip and sleep, my gpa in 9th was2.1 and 1.8 in 10th.  Then I decided to try to show up more and do some work and got decent gpa's the next two years, a 3.8 and 4.0.  Then I took my ACT's and maxed those and even though I didn't have any extra curriculars I was accepted at alot of decent schools. UCLA, Michigan, Princeton, NYU, to name a few.  Alot depends on what kind of school you are looking for, also.  Be optimistic, but realistic.  Keep up the good work and you will be rewarded.
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I doubt it. Check their catalog online, it will have credit transfer guidelines. Go to your admissions office to withdraw, and the new school will likely ask you for a transcript. Sorry, but that GPA is going to haunt you. Bummer. I know some schools will let you take the class over and average the grade, but not all of them. My best advice is to sit patiently and wait to talk to your counselor, and check the catalog for withrdrawl procedures.
719708
Looks like you will be repeating freshman year. I doubt you could raise your grades to even a D average. You're in high school now; grow up and take some respobsibilty.
967155
I would say that 3.0 (about a B-) is average. Admissions aren't just looking at GPA though. They want to see what types of classes you are taking...AP, honors, etc. Also, be sure to apply as early as you can...they have rolling admissions (this means they might run out of room...even if you are a qualified student). I know someone who was president of her class, had a 3.2 GPA, decent SATs and did not get into UConn because they had no more room! She had to transfer in after a semester at Southern CT. Good Luck!
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I was an A/B student with occasional C (in English) ugh.  Ended up with a 3.31 GPA (thanks to the AP courses I was taking.  But, then something incredible happened.  I ONLY got 1 scholarship and that was to an historically black college.  Most of the white students went at night.  So, I Was one of FEW full time white students.  Since they had 0 social events that I found interesting and most of them stayed away from me.  I turned into a study geek and became smarter and smarter.  I ended up finishing that University degree in 5 semesters instead of 8 and was number 1 in math at the university (3.7+ GPA).  I then went on for 3 more University degrees (over 3.5 GPA in each).  \n\nSometimes culture you are in really can change you! :D
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It's okay, not outstanding or anything.. 49% of students had a GPA of 3.75 or higher in high school. But your SAT scores and other factors have something to do with it also. Apply. If you get in, great. If not, at least you know. It's worse to not apply and keep wondering if they would have accepted you. Just do it! And you have time to improve that. :)
1124453
It is never too late to get into college. I want back to school 6 years after high school. Keep your goal it will pay off in the end
874906
Be famous or be born into lots of money. I just watched a special last night about all those colleges, Yale, Harvard, Brown, etc. They said it matters not what kind of grades you make, you can have a perfect GPA, but they favor those certain individuals that already have had everything handed over to them in life. They said they have an image to uphold...what kind of sh!t is that? It's true...
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YES, and stay your course.Work hard to finish school and don't let that piece of s%#t make you feel guilty for anything you have done. Don't let someone like him drag you down. Its gonna be rough for a while, but you definitely don't need anybody to make things harder. Hang in there, it will be worth it.