Have you calculated your GPA? Be sure to see my previous post for directions on how to do that. I also have pinned some GPA calculators here. Some things to keep in mind…
If you have changed schools while in high school this can be a bit tricky. First, you want to make sure that you save report cards and transcripts so you have them as a reference for your new school. Courses translate differently from state to state and even from system to system. Keeping these records will help you to make sure that you receive all of the credits you have earned. As counselors we do our best to make sure that everything is done correctly, but we are human and sometimes miss something. You are your best advocate. Never be afraid to ask questions when something doesn’t look right. more “About GPA Pt. 2”
I often have students ask me, “What is my GPA?”, “How can I improve my GPA?”, “Does GPA really matter?”. Unfortunately, I usually get these questions from junior and senior students as they are beginning to make their post-secondary plans, but it’s never too late to improve.