Spending more time studying at the library may help to improve your GPA.
Your grade point average, or GPA, is an average of all grades you have received while attending college. If your GPA is low, this can affect your ability to get into the graduate school of your choice or land a successful job out of college. However, if you have a low GPA, there are several things you can do to raise your GPA.
Repeat a Course
If you receive a poor grade in a course, consider repeating the course. You should do better the next time you review the information, and a high grade will help to raise your cumulative GPA. In addition, many universities, such as the University of Utah, will replace your new, higher grade with the old one. For example, if you receive a "D" the first time you take the course, but you earn a "B" the second time, the lower grade will be removed from your transcript and replaced by the higher grade. However, if the course isn't required as part of your major or if you feel as though your grade won't improve, don't repeat the course.
Enroll in Your Strong Subjects
Enroll in the subjects that you do well in to raise your GPA. While this may not always be possible according to your major, you may have some flexibility when it comes to choosing which general education courses to take. According to the University of Utah, choosing inappropriate classes is one reason students have trouble in classes. For example, if learning a foreign language is a struggle for you, don't try to master a difficult language. Instead, choose a diverse class list that includes a variety of subjects. In addition, if you have to take a difficult class, see if you can take the class pass or fail to maintain your GPA.
Study
Finding additional time to study will help to improve your GPA. If you have tried studying alone in the past, consider joining a study group. A study group is beneficial because a study group allows you to discuss the course's subject matter with fellow students. However, if you need more one-on-one attention, hire a tutor. Tutors don't have to be expensive and you may find one who is willing to help you with your class in exchange for help in another subject.
Attend Summer School
If your college offers summer school classes, sign up. Taking a few summer school classes focuses your attention on only one or two subjects at a time. In addition, if you take a summer school class, you may not need to take a full load in the fall, providing you with more opportunity to study for your other courses.
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