A few days ago
jsprplc2006

Getting a 4.0 GPA (in college)?

I’m in my 2nd year of pursuing a physics degree, and I would like to bring my GPA up to a level for admission into graduate school. (about 3.3+)

I know that I am capable of acheiving this grade. I’m very smart, and every time I lose marks on anything it’s simply because of something that I don’t know, or something I forgot how to do. Never because of errors. My numbers always come out right.

Whenever I look to educational help, it seems tailored to subject areas that are information based, such as the arts, or less precise sciences such as biology or psychology, where memorization of facts and information is the main goal.

In physics, I’m mainly required to make calculations, and apply logic and abstract thought; it’s based almost completely on understanding something, rather than ‘knowing’ it.

What steps would I need to take to drastically improve my grades? All of my courses are either physics or math, so little memorization is required. What’s different from arts?

Top 2 Answers
A few days ago
Thomas M

Favorite Answer

Do extra problems from your book besides just the ones assigned. You learn how math and physics by doing them.
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A few days ago
Keith
There is nothing wrong with re-taking a course. Many people have gotten a D or F the first time around and earned an A the second time. Some courses most students do this. The A is not averaged with the D; it replaces it instantly boosting your GPA tremendously.
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