<p>I was looking into Georgia state (mainly because of its location in Atlanta) and I am unsure of whether it is a good school or not. I have taken IB classes all 3 years of high school and I have mainly a B average (4.0 cumulative gpa) so I do not want to have wasted my time taking hard classes just to go to a mediocre school. With that being said, how can I tell if Georgia state (or any other college for that matter) is a good school academically? Any help would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Also, I plan on doing a pre-med track with a double major in psychology and spanish. Would Georgia state be good for this?</p>
<p>If you head over to collegeboard.com and compare your stats to the school’s stats then you can see how you compare to other students. That may help.</p>
<p>My nephew is graduating from GSU today!!
I don’t think he or his friends regret attending.
Cost of living is currently very affordable. </p>
<p>My son is also in school in ATL and they love being there. So much to do in ATL… shows, concerts, athletic stadiums… </p>
<p>Pre-med can be done anywhere… not to worry.</p>
<h2>I have taken IB classes all 3 years of high school and I have mainly a B average (4.0 cumulative gpa) so I do not want to have wasted my time taking hard classes just to go to a mediocre school. </h2>
<p>How do you have a 4.0 with a B average? Is that from a bunch of weighted classes?</p>
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Also, I plan on doing a pre-med track with a double major in psychology and spanish. Would Georgia state be good for this?"</p>
<p>GSU is fine. But what about other schools on your list? Are you wanting to use HOPE? How will you pay for room, board and books?</p>
<p>What are your test scores like? How’d you do on the PSAT?</p>
<p>you may have other options.</p>
<p>If you are a GA resident, chances are very high that you’ll end up at Medical College of GA if you make it to med school. Plenty of GSU students get to that school every year. Also, the roster of GA alumni in the business world is rather impressive. You’ll be fine at GSU and, frankly, you are not “overqualified” or anything. BTW, think of what your family can pay for college as well.</p>
<p>@ mom2collegekids this is my gpa that has not been converted to a 4.0 scale (I don’t know how to convert my cumulative to this). I’m not sure about how I’m going to pay for school. My mom is low income and most of the schools I’m applying to met 100% of need so that’s one way. Otherwise, again, I’m not sure yet. As for the PSAT I’m not quite sure lol sorry I can’t remember but on the ACT I have a 28 (I’m retaking it to try to get higher though) but I’m not very good at test taking.</p>
<p>@jym626 and @jvtDad I am an out of state resident I was just looking to potentially be in Atlanta for college. GSU would be my opportunity to go to Atlanta in case I don’t get into my first choice (Emory University)</p>
<p>There are several schools in and around Atlanta. In addition to Emory, Ga Tech and Ga State there is Oglethorpe, the HBCU’s (Clark Atlanta/Morehouse/Spelman) and Agnes Scott in Atlanta. There are others just outside the city, including Kennesaw U and a few others. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>If you have a 4.0, I think you can do better than Georgia state.</p>