Gpa

Applying to College
1

<p>I am taking all Honors and AP courses this year (full load) and rec'd all A's my first semester (the first time in high school). I asked my guidance counselor if I should recalculate my GPA (it's like 89.7) before sending to colleges and she said no, they only calculate GPA on the first 3 years. So why in the world am I doing what I'm doing????</p>

2

<p>Because colleges also receive your first semester senior year grades, you do have to send them as soon as they’re available.</p>

3

<p>I’m just bummed that I’m getting all A’s for the first time in high school and it’s not bumping up my GPA. I hope the schools look at that.</p>

4

<p>Schools absolutely consider midyear grades. An upward trend will impress them.</p>

5

<p>Very important particularly for schools you are applying to regular decision.</p>

6

<p>Thanks all!</p>

7

<p>Your grades matter now for two things:
-Regular Decision schools who want to see an upward trend in grades before admitting you.
-End-of-year GPA (ego boost with class awards, having a respectable naviance dot, 1st year college resume, etc.).</p>