<p>I was just wondering, how difficult would it be to get a 4.0 the first year of college, at a public school, for example San Diego State? I'm talking about the General Ed courses. Thanks</p>
<p>Who are we talking about, precisely? You have to give us some perspective here...</p>
<p>depending on whether it's Johnny the rail-thin crack and heroin addict who slurs his speech and has track-marks running up and down both arms, or James the pot and shrooms addict who's constantly spaced out, the difficulty could range from easy to incredibly easy.</p>
<p>For everyone else, it's about as difficult as breathing.</p>
<p>I did it. I study, I go to every class, I do extra credit when it's offered.</p>
<p>Good luck though, because it can be difficult depending on the course and teacher, even if you're taking just general eds.</p>
<p>Yeah, I know this is a pretty broad question, thanks for the input.</p>
<p>Depends on class load, professors, major, amount of grade inflation, etc. I know at my school and major, maybe 1 or 2 out of the 400 or so of us may get a 4.0...so I would say near to impossible. I gave up after first semester because it's not worth studying so much just to get a B+ when you were hoping for an A all semester.</p>
<p>Son has a 4.0 in engineering after three semesters at a public university. This includes some general electives, too. It is difficult, especially in the "weed out" courses, but it certainly can be achieved with hard work and organization. Mostly, never ever let yourself get behind. Good Luck! :)</p>
<p>yeaahhh, dont get behind...especially in math/science courses or in reading...you'll be screwed (trust me...)</p>
<p>Very possible. I know more than a few students who had 4.0s after freshman year and even a small number who have them through their junior year.</p>
<p>its tough, the toughest part is your papers in english, because no matter how much u try, ur profesor can still be har on u and give u a B</p>
<p>most math and big lecture classes are pretty easy to get A's in, if your willing to study alot.</p>
<p>Y'all are really awesome.</p>
<p>I think a lot of it depends on the school as well as the student. If you are smart and going to podunk community college, it shouldn't be that hard, but if you are smart and going somewhere like Ivys, big engineering schools or a service academy, it gets a lot harder.
Plus it depends on how many other things you are worrying about. Do you have a job? Are you on a varsity sport? Do you have to go march every freaking weekend and if you fail get yelled at by overbearing superiors?
There is a lot that goes into it</p>
<p>im a freshman at san diego state and a girl here had 4.2 in high school and she's getting B's now. its probably cuz she's lazier now i dunno. 4.0 is tough but can be done here, some teachers dont like giving A's.</p>
<p>i'm landin up w/ either a 3.93 or a 4.0 at UCI this quarter, (im a freshman) and i'd say it was pretty easy. granted, UCI is not my "fit" school, since i goofed off so much in high school, but i mena i just do my reading, and just review before midterms and i've been nailing As. you just gotta motivate yourself, and set goals. my goal is to become the ultimate gunner premed, and i just keep on reminding myself htat before i sit down and read</p>
<p>Alright thanks guys. I doubt I will get a 4.0, but it's good to know that it is possible!</p>
<p>If I get anywhere close to a 4.0 I will be extremely happy</p>
<p>Some professors are HARSH at grading. Seriously.</p>
<p>Otherwise, just work hard, and hope for the best.</p>
<p>ha, ha, ha...just don't go to the engineering school in georgia and you're straight.</p>
<p>depends on school, courseload, and professor</p>
<p>and your work ethnic</p>