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A strong GPA, without a doubt, is one of the best assets to have on your side when applying to college. But what if your GPA isn’t quite where you need it to be for your top school? We’ll walk you through how to improve your admissions chances.
If you have taken out student loans, particularly federal aid, you’re probably well aware there are minimum grade requirements you have to maintain. In general, students must keep a 2.0 (C average) GPA each semester. We’ll go over what you need to do to avoid losing your financial support.
The decision to round up your GPA for job applications, your resume, or your LinkedIn profile is a personal one. Though it's a common practice for new grads, it isn’t always appropriate in every situation. We'll walk through everything you need to take into consideration before making this decision.
How much does your college GPA matter after graduation? We'll break down when and why employers take grades into consideration. We'll also help you learn how to use grades to your advantage, when to include them, and what you can do if your GPA is less than stellar.
School records are official documents that are protected by both federal and state laws. This legislation protects you from unfair practices, invasions of privacy, and saves embarrassment in some cases. Because of these laws, any student concerned with the privacy of their information can remain confident that their data is safe.
Among the three tiers of Latin honors, there are specific requirements that must be met. Discover the differences between the summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude distinctions.