Well, Does a perfect GPA guarantee success? Huh? So many universal statements! Perfect is impossible! Guarantees, especially in life, are improbable at best. Some may try for perfection, and that’s not bad. But to aim at something that you are not sure to gain, seems more like a form of personal torture than proper motivation. Success is important and a good GPA, even the best possible GPA (a perfect one) is awesome. But to say, dogmatically, that a “Perfect GPA guarantees Success†would … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Senior Slide
Fresh of the starting block, the rabbit gets way ahead of his adversary. His speed and tenacity is impressive and makes a mockery of the turtle who so slowly applies himself to finishing the course. That’s the same feeling and idea that freshman’s do. This new venture into education begins a new era. They are determined to do their best and to make the most of their educational opportunities. And just as the hare in the story with the turtle, eventually, they realize that this is just like … [Read more...]
How to Choose Your College Major
If you are reading this article then you are probably looking for more information regarding how to choose your college major. If you cannot decide on a major before you begin your first year of college then there is no need to panic as you should remember that many students change their majors numerous times during the course of their college education and in the majority of cases this does not have a negative impact on their life. Find out your interest: You should begin by narrowing your … [Read more...]
How Raising Your GPA Can Put Cash in Your Pocket
Missed class days, waltzing in late with no homework, and just scraping by may still get you a diploma, but how will it affect your career after college? The fact is that college graduates all over the world are out of work. In the current economy, employers want to see more than a piece of paper. They want to know that you are willing to apply yourself at whatever they ask you to do. Read on to see how raising your GPA can put cash in your pocket. The importance of a good GPA starts in high … [Read more...]
Get Into Your Dream College Without a High GPA
Going to a good college opens up a lot of opportunities, like getting a high-paying job that you enjoy in this tough economy. If you want to get into your dream college, it’s important to prepare while you’re still in high school. College admission officers still consider your high school transcript the most important record to determine whether you get accepted or not. It’s almost impossible to get into the top colleges without good grades and good grades in advanced placement (AP) … [Read more...]
How to Apply to Grad School with a Low GPA?
Many college graduates often find themselves with the challenge of graduating with a low GPA and the need to apply to a graduate school in order to further up their education levels, mainly because graduate school provides a very effective means of acquiring better job positions, professional growth, a better salary and a better overall lifestyle in the long run. The main problem is that academic performance at the undergraduate level as well as GPA play very big major roles at the moment of a … [Read more...]
What are good grades really worth?
Every student at any point during his or her schooling years must have noticed how well received and appraised good grades are for a wide number of reasons. A few other peers, which are often high achieving students, are usually the main sources of inspiration for other fellow students and classmates to also obtain high achieving grades in the long run. However, what are good grades really worth after all the efforts and constant hype from other students, teachers and parents? From what kind of … [Read more...]
Good Grade Pill – Is It Worth It?
Everyone has heard of drug abuse, but did you know that drug abuse doesn’t have to be abuse of illegal drugs? It is quite possible for people to abuse prescription medication and it is sadly happening amongst teens in greater numbers when it comes to prescription stimulants. What are the Good Grade Pills? These prescriptions include medications such as Ritalin, Adderall and Vyvanse which are normally given to help kids do better in school. These drugs are considered to be Class 2 controlled … [Read more...]