<p>Is it really easy to get a 3.5+ GPA in a community college? On this board, it seems alot of people are getting 3.7, 3.8+... but when I ask around on campus... not alot of ppl have high GPAs, mostly at around 3.0 range... Any thoughts on this? Thanks.</p>
<p>my guess is that the most highly motivated transfer students have seeked out this board....</p>
<p>I second that thought. I doubt "yeah, ok, whatever" students would seek out a forum about college and have the goal of seeking out information to give them as much of an advantage as possible in the admissions process. The 3.0 GPA people are just the average people probably (I wouldn't know...).The people around here are those who want to know things and have high ambitions to transfer to good schools. =P</p>
<p>I agree to that. Try to find some people on this forum that go to your specific CCC.</p>
<p>I agree with what the above posters have said. </p>
<p>And "how easy" it is depends on the person. Someone who is motivated to do well, and committed to studying and going to class probably won't have a problem. I think it helps in some ways if you have intentions of transferring because you're working toward a goal, and have something to lose by doing poorly/not going, where many of the average students might just be working toward an AA, and so they might not worry as much about what grades show up on their transcripts (or at least not be as concerned), as long as they get a degree at the end of the day.</p>
<p>Yea, I guess so.. I mean I've been stressed out about transferring... both pressures from family and myself... and after seeing so much ppl getting high GPAs on this forum..it sorta made me think that all others are doing very well also... made myself MORE stressed out, you know? Anyway, thanks for sharing the info!~ =)</p>
<p>In my experience, it wasn't difficult to get a high CC gpa (3.85 in my case) as long as one did what was expected. Really, it was all very cut and dry. Write the paper, answer the questions, show up = easy A. I got kind of tired of just going through the motions and took honors classes that took the focus off busy work. Instead the work was merely considered a way to convey that you understood the discussion material, which was the basic framework of the class. This made my experience much more rewarding, both intellectually and socially. </p>
<p>Lots and lots of CC kids are there just because, and aren't terribly motivated to transfer (especially not within 2 years). Once i found a group of kids who were as motivated as I was, 3.6+ gpas seemed the norm. As everyone else has mentioned, this board is a lot like that. All of a sudden you're surrounded by kids who actually care just as much as you do. It's really kind of nice. </p>
<p>And dont stress about the GPA. Just focus on the classes and making sure all of your transfer requirements get done and you'll be ok. If you're really as motivated and excited to transfer as you seem, the GPA will follow. A little pressure, at least in my case, was inevitable (I was trying to get into a reeeaaallly selective program, 80 of 600 selected). But don't freak youreself out and try to enjoy your two years. Just be confident in yourself and in your work and the university will see it.</p>
<p>I found it has been very easy to get a high GPA in community college. I have a 3.8 right now with 48 units completed and I don't feel like ive worked very hard. My sister and I both agree that high school was harder.</p>
<p>littleeviltwin...what's your major? </p>
<p>if something in humanities/arts/business...easy as hell to get 3.8-4.0</p>
<p>science/math/engineering....pretty hard....</p>
<p>I have to say though that we shouldnt be like a clique. We should all be reaching out to the "average" students at our respective CCs and working to get them involved and do better...at least I feel responsible in that way. It's amazing how an "average" student can make a couple changes and rise above as an awesome contributor.</p>
<p>I'm a mass comm major, but I still got A's in my science and math classes. I got b's in classes I didnt need to take/wasnt interested in</p>
<p>We are all kinda subjective here, everybody here would like to believe that he's high GPA is a unique accomplishment. However, from my personal experience it doesn't take much to earn good GPA in CC (engineering major). Take any top tier college student to a CC and he would get a good GPA easily.
Basically mu conclusion is that if you do really well in CC it means that you MIGHT get accepted and do well in top tier colleges, but if you having problem in CC then start your college search for second tier.</p>
<p>I just wanted to say that I think the reason people do so much better at community college is because you finally get a chance to personalize your education to fit you as opposed to high school where everything is planned out for you. I think the most important thing to get high gpa at community college is finding what works for you in teaching styles. Figure out what teaching style is best for you, wether you are the type who likes lots of tests and not a lot of classwork or the type who likes to write papers instead of multiple choice tests, or even in class discussions. When you find your preferred style, try to take classes that fit that style and you are sure to get good grades ;).</p>
<p>what math classes did you take littletwin?</p>
<p>Keep in mind that CCC students for instance, who transfer to UCs, perform very well at that level.</p>