6 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE A GOOD GPA

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By Deborah Chuckwuekwu

Before I delve into why you should work hard to get a high GPA, let me explain what GPA itself means.

GPA is Grade Point Average which is a universal system used throughout the US and other countries to standardize the performance of students across a range of higher education courses.

The idea is to provide universities and colleges with information so that they can get a sense of the ability of the students and whether they want to admit them or not.

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But having a high GPA – north of 3.0 – is also a ticket to many other benefits in life, making it one of the most important metrics for excellent students out there.

It is a clear picture of how serious a student had been with school studies.  Your GPA gives you an idea of how well you’ve improved or need to improve.       

If you want to score the maximum of 4.0/4.0 or 5.0/5.0, you have to get straight A’s in all your subjects or courses. This implies that you get higher than 70 or 80 percent on exams or final tests.

GPA is vital for all kinds of reasons, some expected, others not.    

In this article, I will let you know how important your GPA is and how it could affect your entire life. Not meaning to scare anyone though.

1. YOUR GPA AFFECTS YOUR ABILITY TO GET SCHOLARSHIPS

If you want to get a financial boost at university for music, art, science or something else, then you need to prove your worth. There are lots of scholarships but in most cases, there are stipulated grades required to obtain it. This is why you should aim at achieving a good GPA to be able to win a scholarship

A person with a high GPA is much more likely to be considered for a scholarship than somebody with a low GPA. 

It’s nothing personal: educational institutions often believe that the people with the highest grades are most worthy of their funds. It might not necessarily be true, but it’s how the system is set up

2. IT CAN INFLUENCE YOUR APPLICATIONS TO CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

If you want to take part in extra-curricular activities, some societies will want to see your final result first. Why? Chances are that if you have a high GPA, you’re a diligent, committed and intelligent person that they want in their associations.

It is believed that if you couldn’t face your academics squarely to get the best out of it, you will likely not perform optimally in your clubs too. External distractions may take you off-course easily.

3. YOUR GPA COUNTS WHEN APPLYING FOR POST-GRAD STUDIES

You might think that your GPA ceases to be important once you finish your degree. After all, shouldn’t the results from your degree determine whether you get a place on a post-grad course?

The problem comes from the fact that there are a lot of people applying for limited course places. Many of whom got firsts on their undergraduate degrees.

Universities have to make a decision somehow. So, they fall back on college GPAs when deciding between two candidates who otherwise look identical on paper.

4. IT CAN GET YOU YOUR FIRST JOB

When you’re freshly out of school with little or no previous work experience, the recruiter will likely look out for your school grades. Besides, some jobs require a particular bracket of GPA before you can be given an employment letter.

6 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE A GOOD GPA

Most recruiters know that it’s a flawed yardstick to judge your skills. This is because a number of people with high GPAs end up doing mediocre work. Meanwhile, some other people with unimpressive GPAs end up excelling in their careers. 

The truth is, early in your career when there aren’t so many records to use for their personal judgment, therefore employers might use GPA as an indication of how well you will likely perform on the job. In the end, your GPA speaks for you when you are not there to defend it.

5. YOUR GOOD GPA IMPROVES YOUR SELF-ESTEEM

Do you know as a student, having a good GPA can boost your self-esteem and, of course, increase your mindset to achieving more goals as an individual? Yes! Yes! A very big yes to that.

I’m sure you might have experienced some sad moments when you find yourself among students like you talking about their good grades. You either try to change the subject matter or walk away with an excuse.

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At that moment, your self-esteem begins to depreciate gradually. You need to first believe in yourself that you can have a good GPA. Never underestimate your abilities.  Those who do well academically don’t have two heads, they have just one too. That applies to other parts of their body, they have the same as you do. So say this to yourself – “I can do it”.

You need to work towards achieving your academic goals to keep you confident and happy. Honours and awards presented to you can be a game-changer in your records.

6. IT CAN BE A STRONG BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION

This is very vital when you need a recommendation from your past lecturers possibly to study further. I’m very sure you will be very happy to see him or her writing great things about your previous academic feats.

So, let your achievement speak your worth to people. You have a better chance of getting a job, scholarship or admissions through a detailed and well-written recommendation. It says a lot when someone vouches for you that you are the best fit for a job, scholarship, organization or other academic pursuits.

According to Mark Zuckerburg, “People influence people. Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend. A trusted referral influences people more than the best broadcasting message. A trusted referral is the holy grail of advertising”.

By Deborah Chuckwuekwu. explicitsuccess.com


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One thought on “6 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE A GOOD GPA

  • February 24, 2020 at 11:57 pm
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    The exact kind of information I need at the moment. Keep it up #Naturally ahead

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