should i retake the tests (sat and/or act), try for a good college gpa, or what?
Asked by poypoyhi. finished hs (mater dei). some college (irvine valley). during hs: gpa=2.83 in regular classes (sat=1140 (v=600,m=540) act=26 (e=29,r=28,sr=23,m=24) currently 20 y.o., have completed 6 college courses, writing1=A, art(painting)=C, Hum.4 culture=B, Hum.22 religion=B, astronomy=C, macroeconomics=F. current college gpa=~2.33 what should i do from here? both tests were first try no prep as a 16 y.o. any advice would be greatly appreciated. also, as far as gpa goes, effort = F thanks
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Answered by Wendy H
I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to do, but.... I was in your situation, I am very smart but didn't try hard because I didn't place too much emphasis on my grades. If you intend to go to graduate school of some sort, then you will need to get your gpa up. If you only have taken 6 courses, you are really just beginning and have nothing to worry about yet. Another word of advice- get involved in extracurricular activities and maybe internships. Whether you are going to join the workforce right out of college, or go to grad school, this is very important. People who are making these decisions are really looking for experience nowadays.
I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to do, but.... I was in your situation, I am very smart but didn't try hard because I didn't place too much emphasis on my grades. If you intend to go to graduate school of some sort, then you will need to get your gpa up. If you only have taken 6 courses, you are really just beginning and have nothing to worry about yet. Another word of advice- get involved in extracurricular activities and maybe internships. Whether you are going to join the workforce right out of college, or go to grad school, this is very important. People who are making these decisions are really looking for experience nowadays.
