So you check your grades. Your GPA is 3.3 and you’re not sure what exactly that means. Are you ready for the next step in your education or do you have some serious work to do? Let’s take a look.
- A 3.3 GPA, or Grade Point Average, is equivalent to a B+ letter grade on a 4.0 GPA scale.
- This is equivalent to 87-89%.
- The national average GPA is 3.0 which means a 3.3 is higher than average. With some focused work you can make your GPA even higher and really stand out.
Is a 3.3 GPA good?
High School Students:
With a 3.3 GPA you can apply to almost any college or university you choose. It’s still a good idea to work on rounding out your high school resume with volunteer work, clubs and other extra-curricular activities and attaining high standardized test scores to support your above-average GPA.
College Students:
A 3.3 GPA is high enough to apply to most graduate programs. However, remember that selective schools also consider internships, letters of recommendation and standardized test scores so keep up the good work and build a strong case for your admittance to the school of your choice.
How can I raise my 3.3 GPA?
Now that you know where you stand you can make a plan to raise your GPA and achieve your goals. A 3.3 is above-average and raising it will take near-perfect work, but don’t be discouraged. With hard work and determination you can do it!
- Dive into Assignments: Complete all your assignments as thoroughly as possible and ask for clarification on anything that you don’t fully understand.
- Tackle Common Mistakes: Look back through past work and tests to see what kind of errors you often make. Once you recognize what kind of errors you often make you’ll be able to watch out for and avoid them in the future
- Ask for Advice: Take some time to sit down with your teachers and let them know your goals. Teachers are always happy to help motivated students achieve their educational goals!