hi i just got enrolled in stony brook cs and have completed my first year with a gpa of 3.1.Frankly, I am not really satisfied with my gpa and beginning to wonder whether it is a terrible gpa or not. Can you guys give me opinions about how you think? And also, is there any hope to bounce back my gpa? It will be an honor if you guys can give me some feedbacks. Thank you
What was your grade breakdown by class.
Seems fine to me! I had a low 3 gpa that I have brought up to a 3.4 my second year. Already have an internship to. Keep adjusting and determine what you need to work on going forward.
you are talking about which classes I have taken so far?
I was wondering the same issue as @gearmom. The issue is that some (but not all) classes will form a basis for other classes that you will take in the future. If you are having trouble with these as a freshman, then this could create a bigger issue going forward.
oh i got your point. The course that i got c was physics 1 only. I took one math class each semester and it improved from b- to b. I also took cs major each and downgraded from b+ to b-. My major concern is currently cs majors.
So I am planning to study cs programming more deeply during the vacation
It’s a good start for a freshman. If you want to improve during future semesters, figure out how you can find resources to help you achieve what you want.
so you guys think this gpa is not as tragic as it seems to me?
It is common for freshmen to struggle in their first semester as they learn the time management and study skills needed in college vs. what was required to do well in high school. Also, the kids in the top 5/10% of their HS class which go to elite colleges often find that they are only average at their new school, which can let doubt/anxiety creep in. Lastly, some schools are known for grade deflation (and some inflation) which makes comparing GPAs problematic.
Instead of asking whether your GPA is OK, you should be asking whether or not you are learning what it is you want to learn given that you and/or your parents are paying for your schooling.
Are you already in the CSE major? If so, relax. B grades are supposed to be good grades, higher than the minimum grade that indicates readiness to take subsequent courses (C grade).
However, if you are not already in the CSE major, Stony Brook requires a 3.2 GPA with no grade lower than B- in 10 credits of CSE courses in order to be admitted to the CSE major: http://sb.cc.stonybrook.edu/bulletin/current/academicprograms/cse/degreesandrequirements.php
i am already in cs major thank you for the information
so I guess I shouldnt be that depressed on my gpa after all. Since I can aim for some bouncebacks.
You’re totally fine. One of the TA’s in one of my CS classes at USC had a GPA of 3.4 and he was about to graduate. It’s common for people to have lower GPAs in CS/engineering majors - unless you’re truly some mathematics savant.
For better results when looking for internships and jobs, try to keep your GPA ≥ 3.0, since a large percentage of employers use a 3.0 cut-off GPA to determine which college student or new graduate applicants to interview.
You could of done worse. Your GPA could be bellow what is considered good of 3.0 or even worse a 2.0 and be getting academic probation or suspension. Be thankful you passed everything and don’t have to retake any courses.
@10s4life what school do you go to? is the internship for computer science
I go to UCLA. It’s for EE. I interviewed for a few software engineering internships though.
A 3.0 is a good GPA and it’s nothing to stress over. CS degrees are very employable out of college, and most employers could care less about your grades. They’re only concerned with your proficiency in the coding language for the job you’re applying for. There are plenty of entry level jobs.
It’s alright…there is some adjustment to college your first semester.
Look back and see what you could do differently? Did you party too much? Work too much? Too much sports?
Did you read the chapters and start homework early? Did you get a tutor if you needed one?
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