<p>I'm going to attend a college where the average gpa of an incoming freshmen is 3.65+.
OK, I know a 2.9 is really bad but honestly I never cared about my grades in high school. I took a lot of AP classes (I think 5 is a lot of AP classes in 4 years) and usually got 4's on exam but its those easy A electives I never cared about getting like C- and D's. </p>
<p>The only reason why I believe I got accepted into various colleges was my SAT score which was a 2350. And supposedly your SAT score can predict success in college (which is total BS). </p>
<p>SO... a quick question for those people who went to college where your GPA was lower than the average incoming freshmen. </p>
<p>Was the transition from high school to college a lot harder for you then other people I guess? I know, dumb question is dumb but I'm kinda worried because in college you actually have to work hard to earn good grades.</p>
<p>From what I am hearing. First semester private/prep school students have an advantage. After that it is an even level playing field. So it is about how much effort you put on , how badly do you want the A; not about your past history.</p>
<p>I think you’ll have to change a couple habits but obviously you’re very smart. I think you’re going to do fine (but you can’t coast along like you did in high school). Your smarts + a solid work ethic = success in college.</p>
<p>The biggest issue to deal with for any college student is understanding that there are many different ways to learn the material. Understand that, and you’ll be miles ahead of anyone with a higher HS GPA. Also- the longer you’ve been out of high school, the less your HS GPA matters. Don’t let it haunt you. Focus on right now and don’t worry about being inferior to your classmates. You sound very intelligent, and I think you’ll do just fine.</p>
<p>similar situation, I had a 3.38 gpa in hs, but really high SAT and ended up at an Ivy. However, SAT ended up being the better indicator as I have a 3.9 so far.</p>
<p>I think you might have a work ethic problem if you’re not bothering to go for “easy A’s” in high school. The situation isn’t going to improve in college where it’s all 100% on you to do well. (And you’re right, the SAT isn’t even close to an accurate indicator of real world performance, but that doesn’t stop ad coms from using it exclusively)</p>
<p>I say if you got the motivation to do good in college you shouldn’t worry, I got a 2.7 in high school and I got a 21 ACT score. I was always in trouble freshman and sophomore year and junior and senior year is when i decided to step it up so I can go to college. </p>
<p>I went to a large state school and ended up with a 3.5 cumulative GPA my GPA has been rising since freshman year. You just have to be motivated and make sure you start off first semester with a good GPA.</p>
<p>Dude, you’re fine. College focuses more on tests and quizzes and actually knowing the material than on homework and participation. You’re a smart guy, so even if you slack off a bit, you’ll still do good on the tests and pass the class.</p>
<p>I had a 2.8 GPA in high school, but I got 1920 on the SAT’s. Now, I’ve got a 3.64 GPA in college.</p>
<p>I don’t know about other people, but for me, it mostly had to do with how professors graded. Tests/Quizzes are usually worth 60-90% of your grade, and I personally don’t find midterms or finals stressful. On the other hand, I get lazy doing homework and projects, 2 things that are much more heavily emphasized in high school.</p>
<p>^ The 80% test system is good unless you’re an engineering major. Not uncommon to have tests with 25% averages and curved so only 1 or 2 people get A’s. I live off “easy” points like homework and labs.</p>