Tag: GPA

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How are the Latin honors at graduation calculated for the Class of 2020 and 2021?

How are the Latin honors at graduation calculated for the Class of 2020 and 2021? (I heard there's a change in 2021)
How are the Latin honors at graduation calculated for the Class of 2020 and 2021? (I heard there’s a change in 2021)

I’ll have my assistants check and get back to you.

The details are here under “Degrees with honors”( bit.ly/NewBCHonors ): For 2020: summa for the top 4.5% of the class, magna for the next 9.5%, and cum laude for the next 15% (at the end of 2nd semester senior year.) In 2021: Summa for GPA of 3.9–4.0, magna for 3.8–3.899, cum laude for 3.667–3.799.

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If a class is marked as I (Incomplete) this semester … what would be its grade on this semester GPA

If a class is marked as I (Incomplete) this semester and will get updated next semester, what would be its grade on this semester GPA (will it count?)
If a class is marked as I (Incomplete) this semester and will get updated next semester, what would be its grade on this semester GPA (will it count?)

I checked with my contacts in the Academic Advising Center, and they told me that, for this semester, it will not have a numerical value or affect your GPA. Once the grade is given next semester, it will count towards your GPA.

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At the beginning of the semester I received an email telling me that my GPA was dangerous.

At the beginning of the semester I received an email telling me that my GPA was dangerous. Cuz the lowest GPA was 1.667 I tried to work hard, but my grade was still not ideal so far. I'm afraid of being kicked off from BC. What can I do? 😭
At the beginning of the semester I received an email telling me that my GPA was dangerous. Cuz the lowest GPA was 1.667 I tried to work hard, but my grade was still not ideal so far. I’m afraid of being kicked off from BC. What can I do? 😭

I’m very sorry you’re struggling and worried. Touch base with your academic advisor for general advice about your GPA and options, and get lots of tutoring help from the Connors Family Learning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors). I’m cheering for you.

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How do I raise my GPA in 2 hours? Asking for a friend (help)

How do I raise my GPA in 2 hours? Asking for a friend (help)
How do I raise my GPA in 2 hours? Asking for a friend (help)


If the 2 hours in question are during a final exam, you may be able to make a small but measurable change by doing really, really well. However, as with most things in life, change takes time and effort. I highly recommend talking to your academic advisor, to your professors, and getting some peer tutoring – and possibly academic coaching – from the CFLC (bit.ly/BC-connors).
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How much does GPA really matter?

How much does GPA really matter?
How much does GPA really matter?

Very little in certain contexts; unfortunately a whole lot in a few others. If your plan is med school or some (not all) other graduate programs, or working for certain big-name firms, a high GPA is generally a requirement. Freelance writer, not so much! Also, once you have entered the job market and have a proven track record of competence, it is far less of a factor. Talk to the nice folks at the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) if you want more detail on how your grades might affect your career.