Is my GPA acceptable?

Transfer Students
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<p>I've been attending community college for the past year and I'm also taking courses throughout the summer as well. As it stands my GPA is roughly a 2.9 now, I've calculated that if I do everything right in the fall semester, though, I will have a 3.33. I'm not sure if I want to stick around for the spring semester, I will have already taken the highest level math/science courses offered, but it remains to be seen. Perhaps I'll just finish out the two year program and if I pull A's in everything up till then, I should leave with a 3.5 or 3.6</p>

<p>I've never been overly concerned with GPA's, I never even applied for college in high school, so I'm not quite sure what is considered a good average. </p>

<p>I'm enrolled under the engineering program right now but I may switch to general science in the case of a transfer, something math/science related at least. I scored 1850 on the SAT in high school, I'd probably retake it because I thoroughly enjoy standardized tests, and I believe I could score significantly higher than I did two years ago.</p>

<p>So one question I have is: Is there a major difference between a 3.3 and 3.5 GPA? If all goes according to plan I will have a 3.3 by the end of the upcoming fall semester, if I finished out my associate's degree I would leave with a 3.5. I'm getting quite bored of this school and it is fairly expensive as far as community college goes - I pay out of state tuition and my financial aid is minimal. What is the better option here? </p>

<p>I'm fairly disappointed with my performance this past year, I easily could have maintained a 4.0 but I'm lazy. Now I am hoping that I will be able to turn it all around. I still have no direction. No idea what I want to pursue in the future, or even what school I'd like to transfer to. </p>

<p>A few other things about myself: I'd like to believe I can conjure up a nice transfer essay if that's even necessary? I will soon be a certified personal trainer under a very rigorous certification, though, I realize this has no bearing on my current major. I also hope to have independent research published in a peer-reviewed journal by year's end. </p>

<p>Not very articulate, but anyways - Did I shoot myself in the foot by slacking and earning consistent Bs and Cs this first year, or will my final GPA be acceptable? What level of college can I expect to be admitted to? Thanks for reading, everyone.</p>

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<p>Most schools would want your GPA above 3.0.</p>

<p>If you want to transfer to selective schools, the higher GPA the better!</p>

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In general, SAT does not matter anymore when you’re transfer school after freshman year.</p>

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<p>Acceptable is a subjective word! In terms of transferring, a 2.9 GPA is not acceptable IMO. You can talk about how easily you could get a 4.0 all that you like, but you’re not doing it so no one cares. Get to work next year! lol</p>

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<p>A 2.9 isn’t the worst GPA in the world. Work harder next year to bring it up and you should be fine.</p>

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<p>I think that certain schools might accept a 2.9, but they would likely be “lower quality” in-state schools. Although a GPA that low could really hurt your fin aid options.</p>

<p>Just work on getting your GPA up to at least a 3.0</p>