You got your report card and your GPA is 3.1. What does that mean anyways? Is it good enough? Does it need improvement? Read on to find out.
- A 3.1 GPA is equivalent to 86% or a B letter grade.
- The national average GPA is 3.0 which means your 3.1 is just above average and with a bit of work can be raised even further to really stand out.
Is a 3.1 GPA good?
High School Students:
A 3.1 GPA sits just above the national average and will likely be considered for admission by many colleges. In addition to raising your GPA by a point or two, you’ll strengthen your chances of admission by rounding out your application with extra curricular activities, strong test scores and excellent letters of recommendation.
College Students:
While a 3.1 GPA will get your application considered by many graduate schools it won’t set you apart from the crowd. But don’t lose hope. In addition to earning high GMAT scores and receiving strong letters of recommendations, there are many steps you can take to raise your GPA and submit a compelling graduate school application.
How can I raise my 3.1 GPA?
Now that you know your GPA, it’s a good idea to think about things you might do to raise it. Earning an above-average GPA takes consistency and hard work to your, but with dedication a high GPA is within reach!
- Choose Classes you Enjoy: You’re more likely to do well in classes you enjoy so, within reason, adjust your schedule accordingly. Focus on your major and the areas in which you excel.
- Seek Out Your Struggles: The first step to fixing a problem is finding it. Take a look at your classes and past assignments and identify your problem areas. Once you know what they are, make a plan to overcome them.
- Two Heads are Better Than One: When you study alone it’s easy to keep making the same mistakes again and again, but finding a good study partner can be beneficial to both of your GPAs. If you’d prefer, you might even seek out a tutor who will know just how to give you GPA the extra boost it needs.