The weight given to standardized admissions exams varies from program to program and discipline to discipline. If your exam score is not reflective of your academic accomplishments and capabilities, it is often a good idea to ask one of your faculty recommenders to address it in the letter. This can be particularly effective if you have taken advanced courses or done independent study with that professor.

Since UNCC students are no longer allowed to exclude credit, your only option in this situation is to take additional courses to raise your GPA. How many classes and the grades you will need to achieve will depend upon your particular circumstances. Because raising your GPA can be difficult and time consuming, IT IS BEST TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT GET INTO THIS SITUATION IN THE FIRST PLACE. OBVIOUS ADVICE, BUT IMPORTANT.

You need to be aware of a sobering reality: admission to a health professions school is a highly competitive process. This means, of course, that these schools will draw candidates from the high end of the GPA range. Consider these statistics. The most common GPA for applicants admitted to medical schools nationwide, for example, is 3.75. At Upstate Medical University, the median overall GPA for accepted applicants is around 3.65 (3.57 for the science GPA).

G.P.A. is Grade-Point Average - the average of all grades earned; weighted by the number of quarter credits each course is worth.

One good way to keep a high GPA is to buy your textbooks. They are a great resource and can really be helpful in studying for exams. Add class attendance coupled with plenty of study time, and you should do great in your classes.

While a 3.0 GPA is considered minimum for application, the average GPA of recent classes has been between 3.6-3.7. Many students are discouraged from considering PT school based on such information but should recall that this is only an average and reflects scores both higher and lower. 3.0 reflects a typical graduate standard. Students at or below this may have difficulty completing the rigor of graduate school courses.

The minimum GPA requirement is a 2.5 for all Florence, all Paris programs, and the University of Barcelona. Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona) requires students to have 3.0 GPA. All London programs have a minimum requirement of a 2.7 GPA.

GPA is only one of a number of factors considered by law schools during the admissions process. Admissions officers recognize that a number of factors can contribute to a low undergraduate GPA that do not necessarily reflect on a student's ability to succeed in law school. A high LSAT score and a strong record of volunteer service or extra-curricular activities, combined with an effective personal statement and solid letters of recommendation will often offset a low GPA.

Not all awards require academic excellence as a criteria. Some explicitly state that academic record will not be used to determine the recipient. Briefly describe the circumstances in your goals and plans letter if there are special circumstances you would like taken into consideration. Not all awards use academic excellence as a criterion.

Your scholarship application is evaluated based on all of the information you submit. While earning a high GPA and submitting a positive recommendation will certainly help you, the evaluation of your essays is a vital part of the selection process. It is to your advantage to put some thought into how you will respond to the questions asked and to proofread carefully.

long as you're strong in all your other areas, anything's possible. The general rule is, the more time that's passed (and the more work experience and volunteering you've gained), the more forgivable the GPA. Admissions officers are often understanding of things that happen in your youth; years of skill-gathering and positive experiences will only help erase past academic transgressions.

A high GPA will help you get admitted to the school and major of your choice. However, your courses will be evaluated based on separate criteria. To ensure that your courses meet your goals in transfer, you need to identify your major and transfer institution as early as possible. Work with your counselor to see that your Brookdale courses meet the needs of your Brookdale degree as well as the curriculum at your transfer institution.

Yes. Regardless of your high school grade point average, your official SAT Reasoning/ACT test scores are required.

Students need to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 (3.0 for graduate students) to participate in the internship program.

When your high school student transfers from the Academy, we will, upon written request from the parent or school district, supply the new school with an official transcript. When your high school senior graduates, we will send an unofficial transcript to you. We will forward an official transcript to any college(s) upon written request only.

We will look at your choice of coursework and your performance in 10th and 11th grades in the core academic subjects of Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language. We want to see that you have challenged yourself by taking some of the accelerated, honors, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses, if they are offered at your school. We also take into consideration differences in school environments.

It is best to contact that school's admissions office (see transfer schools) directly for deadline dates for applying and minimum GPA requirements, as well as scholarship information. You can also learn more about the transfer process by downloading a "Getting Ready to Transfer" handout. The counselors in the Counseling and Career Center can assist you with obtaining transfer applications and can answer many of your questions.

There are no specific minimum cut-off grade point averages (GPA), college board scores, or class ranks in order to be considered for acceptance for first-time freshman. Transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be considered for acceptance.

click on the links above for information, test dates, and fees) ACT or SAT results are required from all California residents whose grade point average is less than a 3.00 and non-resident students whose grade point average is less than a 3.61. However, because SAT or ACT test results are evaluated for possible math (ELM) and English placement test (EPT) exemption it is recommended that you send them to the Admissions Office regardless of your grade point average.

Because you'll be graded according to the same standards as in a traditional course. You'll just have different experiences in and out of the classroom―experiences that will demonstrate to the institution you transfer to that you've got what it takes to succeed there as a junior. I've had my best educational experience here at Moraine Valley. I enjoy the Honors Program because the classes allow for lots of discussion. I would definitely recommend the program to other students."

If your current grade point average is between 2.40 and 2.49 you may appeal to the Teacher Education Program Appeals Committee for permission to take EDUC 302-303, but you must be able to convince the committee that you have to take EDUC 302-303 the next semester in order to complete your program in a timely manner and that you have a plan for obtaining the appropriate GPA. You will not be admitted to student teaching if your cumulative GPA and GPA in your major and/or minor(s) are below 2.5.

UALR uses a combination of GPA, SAT or ACT scores for class placement and scholarship eligibility. There are minimum scores required for freshmen and freshmen transfer students. Please review the admissions standards on http://www.ualr.edu/admissions/admissions/standards.asp BACK TO TOP Yes, UALR accepts credits with a C grade or higher from regionally accredited institutions. BACK TO TOP

We don't have any set minimums for SAT scores or GPAs; we examine your overall application (portfolio/audition, test scores, grades, extracurricular activities) to determine your potential for success in the School of the Arts. Visual Arts: The average SAT score of all accepted students in Fall 2003 was 1108; the middle 50% of accepted students scores ranged from 1010-1200. The average GPA was 3.28; the middle 50% ranged from 2.95-3.62.