I know you’ve heard it before – “Get good grades.” But does anyone ever tell you HOW to get good grades? Or why it even matters? Let’s break it down. Way too many students undervalue the importance of doing well academically. I guess I can see why. Besides your parents and teachers nagging you, maybe you don’t feel a personal motivation for getting good grades.… Read More
Many (but not all) colleges evaluate students based on their weighted GPA, not just the standard (unweighted) GPA that most may be used to. Unfortunately how colleges calculate a weighted GPA varies from school to school (annoying, I know). But, to get a general idea for what your weighted GPA is, follow these steps: What You’ll Need A copy of your transcript A calculator… Read More
The basic formula for calculating a GPA is to add up the point value for each one of your grades and divide by the total number of courses. You get to add an extra point for each honors/AP/IB course. (e.g.- A in honors class becomes a 5.o) You can do this on a calculator or by using this handy GPA calculator tool. Just input all… Read More
Academic requirements for college are often different from high school graduation requirements. Be sure to stay on track for your college goals by following this academic guide. Often these requirements are grouped and labelled A-G (as below). A. History/Social Science: 2-3 years required B. English: 4 years required C. Mathematics: 2-3 required, 4 years recommended D. Science: 2 years required, 3 years recommended (Lab… Read More
High school grades and GPA are very influential in your college admissions decisions. Colleges will calculate your GPA differently from the way you see it on your report card or even your transcript. And then to complicate things, each college has their own method for calculating GPA. We recommend getting a copy of your transcript and calculating all your different possible college GPA’s. The… Read More
Academics hold more weight than any other factor when it comes to winning acceptance at your dream school. Colleges view academics as a combination of your courses and grades throughout high school. Usually, they place the most emphasis on your core academic courses (Math, Sciences, English, etc.) (so PE and Health class may not count!) What you are looking for in terms of course… Read More
