Raising GPA from 2.64 to 3.0 in core classes by graduation...is it possible?

Paying for College
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Trying figure out if my son can raise his core GPA from 2.64 to 3.0 to qualify for Bright Futures Scholarship by graduation?

His stats from 1st Semester are:

AICE Marine Science C
AICE Math l D
AICE ENG LIT B
US GOVT HON/ECON FIN LIT HON B

His current grades are:

AICE MARINE SCIENCE A
AICE MATH l D
AICE ENG LIT A
US GOVT HON/ECON FIN LIT HON C

I called Bright Futures and they told me he could earn a 3.0. If so, what grades would he need to average in with his first semester grades to achieve this? He has the potential to earn the AICE DIploma which would fund 4 years at a public university, if he passes his 4 exams. He has already passed 2 exams from last year. In case he does not pass his AICE Diploma exams…I’m looking at plan B with Bright Futures. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance!

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http://gpacalculator.net/how-to-calculate-gpa/

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Does he have the other requirements for Bright Futures? An ACT score of 26? 2 years of a foreign language? Community service hours?

You also need to understand that BF doesn’t pay for everything. If he gets the lower award (with the 3.0 gpa), it is only $77 per credit hour, and at most schools that won’t cover half the tuition.

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Yes, he does have the 26 ACT and he has close to 100 hours of Community Service. Yes, I also know about the lower award amount…but he would still need a 3.0 gpa to qualify. Praying that he passes his exams!!! Yikes