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Imagine: it's your graduation day, and with your super high GPA, you know that you crushed it in school. Getting great grades is an amazing goal, but how exactly can you get there? Your GPA (or grade point average) describes your entire, cumulative college (or high school) academic career. And whether you're after an award, a job, or a feeling of achievement, there are actually super simple, effective ways to keep up an awesome average. We're walking you through all of the very best tips below. Let's get started!
Things You Should Know
- Learn to be a super effective student to give yourself a great shot at a high GPA; for instance, try making yourself a daily study schedule.
- Keep yourself motivated by adopting a growth mindset and focusing on what's driving you to succeed—whether that's your value system or a concrete goal.
- Choose a major and course schedule that sets you up for success. For instance, select a major that suits your strengths or your passions.
Steps
Expert Q&A
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QuestionIs it bad to ask for extensions?Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
Educational ConsultantNot necessarily! It really depends on what your end goal is. You should have a good reason for asking for an extension, such as not understanding the material or wanting more time to complete the assignment more precisely. -
QuestionHow can I be a good online student?Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
Educational ConsultantStay engaged during your online classes. Turn on your webcam during class so your teacher knows that you're paying attention, and resist the temptation to zone out and get distracted. -
QuestionHow can I be less confused in classes?DonaganTop AnswererYou have to keep asking questions until you're no longer confused. You may even have to ask to the point of embarrassing yourself, but if it's important enough to you, that may be what you have to do. Keep in mind that there are probably other students who are confused, too. They are probably grateful that you're asking questions.
References
- ↑ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/magna-cum-laude-gpa-vs-summa-cum-laude-gpa
- ↑ https://www.uagc.edu/blog/how-to-ask-your-professor-for-help
- ↑ https://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/about/arc/strategies/Guide%20to%20Effective%20Study%20Groups.pdf
- ↑ https://www.apu.edu/articles/how-tutoring-for-college-students-sparks-success/
- ↑ https://www.niu.edu/citl/resources/guides/students/class-attendance.shtml
- ↑ https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/notetaking-tips
- ↑ https://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/studying-for-and-taking-exams/guidelines-for-creating-a-study-schedule/
- ↑ https://communitycarecollege.edu/news/how-to-maintain-a-high-gpa-in-college/
- ↑ https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED532666.pdf
- ↑ https://www.gcu.edu/blog/teaching-school-administration/why-growth-mindset-important
- ↑ https://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/learning-memory
- ↑ https://apuedge.com/three-tips-for-creating-a-manageable-course-load/
- ↑ https://www.gcu.edu/blog/gcu-experience/10-tips-choosing-college-major