A few days ago
opinionated

How can I bump my GPA up besides getting good grades?

Im a Senior in High School and have a very low GPA how can I get it much higher besides getting good grades? Is their anything I can do or take?

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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Well, I guess math was definitely not your strongest subject.

GPA stands for “Grade Point Average”. The grade point average is calculated by adding together all of your grade points and dividing by the total number of classes (class hours).

In short, there is a direct relationship between your GPA and your grades. The only way to make a GPA higher is to get good grades.

Some schools will let you re-take classes and will only count the higher of the two grades when calculating a GPA. However, once again, you have to actually make a good grade for this to be effective.

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A few days ago
Snoopy
Well, the question alone explains why your GPA is so low. No, the only way to increase your GPA is to get good grades. That’s why it’s called a Grade Point Average.
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A few days ago
eclipsegt_01_03
Get better grades, whether by studying more or cheating lol. I am in the same situation in college. My GPA keeps going downhill and I am struggling trying to raise it back up. Remember an A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0….etc..
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A few days ago
Dr. P
In my county, Honors and AP classes add to the GPA, but if you are not able to do well in those classes then don’t since you will only lower the GPA. Other than that, there aren’t any I can think of so try hard this year!
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4 years ago
liggans
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A few days ago
Krissy
Sorry, no shortcuts allowed in school. I guess you could ask for extra credit and see where it takes you. Although most teachers will probably say no. But stil give it a try. And make sure to hand in every single peice of homework, participate in class, and study. Getting a bad gradeon a test can affect your grade harshly.
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A few days ago
chevalrose
No I dont think there is. Grades are what a GPA is….Grade Point Average. Ask your teachers if you could do some extra-credit or something.
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A few days ago
stopping the madness
If you are still in high school take advanced placement and honors classes. these are weighted classes. so if you get good grades like an A in one of those classes you could possibly end up with a 4.2 for that particular class
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A few days ago
Mitch
lol, good grades is the only way, Hence Grade point average, a average of grades, this question alone explains your low gpa
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A few days ago
Hmmmmmm?
Go to every teacher you have and ask for extra work. Explain that you are TRYING to raise your low GPA. I am sure they will help you out any way possible in achieving that goal.
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