My GPA?

[drorthoman]

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So I asked my GC to send me an e-mail of my transcript and when I open it up, it says that in 9th grade my GPA was a 3.53. My GPA for 10th grade was a 4.0. Thus making my cumulative GPA a 3.76. I'm completely and utterly shocked. Now, I would be the first one to admit that I know nothing about GPA or how they work (I sort of know), but is a GPA of 3.76 good? It seems low to me. Any suggestions why this may be? I'm thinking that this may be my Unweighted GPA? Would that even make sense? In other words, can someone explain to me how the GPA works (unweighted vs. weighted), is a GPA of 3.76 good, and you opinions?

 

[BB8730]

It seems low to me. Any suggestions why this may be?

Because your perception is off. 😛

3.76 isn't low by most standards. That's slightly above an A- average. Do a Google search for "how gpa works" or "weighted vs unweighted gpa" and you should find what you're looking for.

Also keep in mind that you have lots of time left if you want to increase it. If you get a 4.0 your junior and senior years you'll end up with a 3.88 (assuming you take the same number of credits).

 

[drorthoman]

But when I look at the stats of people who have gotten into Ivy League schools and BS/MD programs, they say that their GPA was a 3.98 or something along those lines. Not a 3.76. I'm going to be dual enrolling at a community college, so will it be harder for me to get a 4.0 my junior and senior year? How exactly will taking college level courses alter how my GPA works and how it turns out in the end?

 

[SirSamAlot]

But when I look at the stats of people who have gotten into Ivy League schools and BS/MD programs, they say that their GPA was a 3.98 or something along those lines. Not a 3.76. I'm going to be dual enrolling at a community college, so will it be harder for me to get a 4.0 my junior and senior year? How exactly will taking college level courses alter how my GPA works and how it turns out in the end?

Your GPA, at least in my county of schools, would be good. I have a 3.82 unweighted GPA. Class ranking is usually based on your weighted GPA, which is based on a different scale depending on your county of schools you go to. Your unweighted GPA is going to increase at the same rate as if you are taking classes at your high school, but your weighted GPA won't increase as much if you went to your high school and taking AP or honor classes (some schools weight honor classes more than a 4.0 if you get an A in the class). Like some have suggested in a previous thread you made, it might be better to go the regular undergrad path, which I'm currently set on though I'm applying to Northwestern HPME and Brown PLME, due to possibly changing your mind during college on what you want to be and you might have a better chance at being accepted at a regular Ivy undergrad program than a top BS/MD program.

 

[khassan]

Have some common sense, look on the internet for how gpa works dont just post a stupid comment that can be easily be found on the internet. THIS POST JUST MAKES U LOOK DOWN RIGHT DUMB

 

[davidbm95]

Have some common sense, look on the internet for how gpa works dont just post a stupid comment that can be easily be found on the internet. THIS POST JUST MAKES U LOOK DOWN RIGHT DUMB

Lol straight to the point. But I am going to have to agree.

www.google.com will help you a lot faster than SDN.

 

[drorthoman]

Have some common sense, look on the internet for how gpa works dont just post a stupid comment that can be easily be found on the internet. THIS POST JUST MAKES U LOOK DOWN RIGHT DUMB

I could easily give you an answer to your comment that would shut you up, but to refrain from causing any arguments and receiving an infraction, I wont respond the way you did. However, next time, please think about what you're writing before you actually post it.

 

[davidbm95]

I could easily give you an answer to your comment that would shut you up, but to refrain from causing any arguments and receiving an infraction, I wont respond the way you did. However, next time, please think about what you're writing before you actually post it.

His comment was unecessary but it is true you will find better answers on google or college confidential is a great and reliable source for these types of topics.

 

[Cephal0pod]

His comment was unecessary but it is true you will find better answers on google

Yes.

or college confidential is a great and reliable source for these types of topics.

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[davidbm95]

Yes.

NO. No no no no no no no.

Why the no's? It's a great site for these topics.

 

[CeeEstee0]

Why the no's? It's a great site for these topics.

 

[Cephal0pod]

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I'll just say this- you have to utilize such a ridiculously massive grain of salt when reading anything on CC it's just really not even worth it.

 

[I'm No Superman]

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I'll just say this- you have to utilize such a ridiculously massive grain of salt when reading anything on CC it's just really not even worth it.

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[davidbm95]

Remember in the first transformers movie how big the allspark was before Bumblebee shrunk it down? Think in terms of that size.

I don't think people can relate to that.

 

[AntiHouseMD]

Guys, calm down. Calling the OP "dumb" really doesn't do anything.

drorthoman, that is a decent GPA. The difference between an unweighted and a weighted GPA is that a weighted GPA takes into consideration how tough your classes were, while the unweighted doesn't. For example, I graduated with a 4.15 (I think) weighted GPA. This was because I took two AP classes, which could put my GPA above 4.0. You probably could have found that on Google, but whatever.

In terms of comparing your GPA to Ivy League and BS/MD programs, you have to remember that there is much more to it. Although you may have a lower GPA (and you may not; I'm not familiar with those types of programs), there is much more to your admissions file than your GPA. Your extracurriculars, the type of classes you take, test scores, your essay, etc., will also determine your chances. The biggest thing to remember: as long as you keep on your current path, you're going to college. It may not be the Ivy League or a BS/MD program, but you will still probably get into a very good school. You have two years left to get your GPA up, but I wouldn't obsess about it. Right now, you're trying to improve your college options, not actually make them.

 

[drorthoman]

My GC e-mailed back today ad she said it was all a mistake. My 9th grade GPA should have been a 4.0, making my cumulative GPA a 4.0.

I'll look up my the answers to my other questions elsewhere, since it seems like none of you can be bothered and because hSDN is just so so active.