<p>I take eight classes a year and they're all very tough and weighted kinda heavily. I'm a 2nd semester junior - is it possible to raise a 2.504 to a 3.0 in two semesters? What kind of grades would I have to get? Also - I'm going to be in one honors, five AP classes next year.</p>
<p>I've just recently started freaking out about my grades and college admission.</p>
<p>this is almost like a SAT math problem. It's a weighted averages question.</p>
<p>2.504*5 + 2x = 3.0 * 7 (since you've taken 5 semesters so far, and want an average of 3.0 across all seven semesters</p>
<p>12.52 + 2x = 21
2x = 21 - 12.52
2x = 8.48
x = 4.24</p>
<p>I don't know how your school weighting system works, so you tell me, can you average a 4.24 across two semesters?</p>
<p>How does a 2.5 GPA take 5 AP courses????? Do you basically just have to have a pulse to take AP's? Not trying to be rude, but I cannot imagine success in doing that.....How many AP's and honors have you already taken?</p>
<p>As a comparison, with two children: D1 was barely allowed into AP classes with a 3.5 GPA unweighted....D2 with a 3.0 unweighted isn't even allowed into honors classes (never mind AP)......</p>
<p>Your transcript is usually based on end of junior year GPA; while your senior schedule is quite rigorous, it probably will not affect that GPA (but will look good that you are challenging yourself....)</p>
<p>Good Luck</p>
<p>I had an extremely bad sophomore year.</p>
<p>Honors is based on the honors classes grades, not the overall grades. </p>
<p>AP...I'm only in one AP right now, and I'm extremely talented in biology.</p>
<p>Pllleaaase do not assume that because I've got a 2.5 that I'm stupid. I know you weren't...but...still.</p>
<p>I have a 4.0-max GPA system...so I don't know how a 4.24 would translate over.</p>
<p>On a 4 point system it is not mathematically possible to raise your grades to a 3 by the end of your senior year fall semester. With straight As it would just be possible by the end of senior year - but that is a bit late for college applications.</p>
<p>If you take your 5 semesters so far with 4 classes a semester</p>
<p>To end of semester 1 junior year
4 x 5 x 2.504 = 50.08 points
Next 2 semesters (junior spring plus senior fall) with straight As
4 x 2 x 4 = 32 points
32 + 50.08 = 82.08 points
82.08/28 =2.931 gpa by end of senior fall with all As this semester and next semester</p>
<p>To end of semester 1 junior year
4 x 5 x 2.504 = 50.08
Next 3 semesters (junior spring plus senior fall and spring) with straight As
4 x 3 x 4 = 48
48 + 50.08 = 98.08
98.08/32 =3.065 GPA by end of senior year with all As this semester and all senior year.</p>
<p>I take 8 classes a semester, across the board.</p>
<p>Thank you guys for helping me out, by the way.</p>
<p>8 classes a semester - not a year? It works out the same. If you have straight As this semester and next you will just be short of a 3 point by the end of fall semester. By the end of senior year you will just make it with straight As. For most schools that will be a bit late.</p>
<p>If you take your 5 semesters so far with 8 classes a semester</p>
<p>To end of semester 1 junior year
8 x 5 x 2.504 = 100.16 points
Next 2 semesters (junior spring plus senior fall) with straight As
8 x 2 x 4 = 64 points
64 + 100.16 = 164.16 points
164.16/56 = 2.931 gpa by end of senior fall with all As this semester and next semester</p>
<p>To end of semester 1 junior year
8 x 5 x 2.504 = 100.16
Next 3 semesters (junior spring plus senior fall and spring) with straight As
8 x 3 x 4 = 96
96 + 100.16 = 196.16
196.16/64 =3.065 GPA by end of senior year with all As this semester and all senior year.</p>
<p>Thank you. Argh.</p>