<p>Straight A's is possible--I got them my first semester and have a couple of friends who got straight A's as well. Of course, like everyone has already said, it depends on a number of variables: your school, your classes, your teachers, your studying skills, and so on. I'm definitely not going to get straight A's this semester (I'll get anything from a 3.35 to a 3.7, depending on finals). Just keep on top of things and you'll be fine.</p>
<p>I have straight A's so far and it's been five semesters so far for me. Not trying to brag but just saying that it is possible. But it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Personally, I'm not sure why I am so intent on getting straight A's all the time. I can never let myself relax with this stuff. :P</p>
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I would qualify that statement. A lot of smart ppl i know are basically alcoholics, and some are druggies. Of course, I'm not trying to make an exception into a rule, but you will be very surprised if you think all smart people are clean and sober.</p>
<p>It really depends where you go to school. Of course, if you're more intelligent than the kids in your class, you'll have an easier time getting As. If you're at a place like Berkeley or Princeton, that becomes a lot harder--a lot of unstupid kids competing for the same As.</p>
<p>gotta agree with the earlier post...why do you want to get straight A's? i just finished my freshman year at Penn (University of, not penn state) and even though i'm pre-med, it's hitting me harder than now how many things (especially about college) are more important than grades...do your best, but don't kill yourself if you don't have a 4.0...the first A-/B is the hardest to make, but once you've made that one, it's not as hard to accept not having a 4.0 anymore...</p>
<p>also, remember what a great person once said (i know i'm quoting this wrong :)): nobody looks back on their life and wishes that they had worked more; people only look back and wish they had had more fun or spent more time with their family and friends</p>
<p>college is only 4 years long...enjoy it without stressing about getting that perfect number</p>
<p>in the last 3 years, 4 or 5 people have graduated from my school with a 4.0.</p>
<p>I agree with the poster who said to find the average graduating GPA, and try and do better. But obviously, everyone can't be higher than the average, but it's a good goal to have.</p>
<p>what's a good GPA as in get me into Harvard Law School? Does the fact that i will be going to columbia give me any boost?</p>
<p>for harvard law from columbia I think a 3.5-3.7 should be fine.</p>
<p>you can get into grad school as long as your gpa is above 3 if you don't care where you go</p>
<p>Whats the avg gpa one gets? </p>
<p>What percentage get mostly (over 3/4ths As)</p>
<p>it depends on the school and the major. at my school only two people out of like 40 graduated with a 3.3 or higher in my major.</p>
<p>The average gpa at my school is roughly 3.15</p>
<p>MightyMeals: If you do care what grad school you go to, what is the pretty much requisite GPA?</p>
<p>In college of China , the students are identified by scores .About all of the students in college will take 60 marks in 100 as their aim .</p>
<p>depends on the school. A difficult highly ranked school, w/grade deflation prob like a 3.5, for other less rigorous schools you need close to a 4.0 to guarantee anything</p>