Is it hard to keep a 3.5 to 3.8 Gpa in college?
I want to transfer to Binghamton University after I gain some experience for college studies. (Two years)
I don't have a social life in the least and will devote all of my time to school. I don't have any real friends, I never go outside so I have tons of free time. I'm willing to do the studying to keep up a 3.5-3.8 GPA for Binghamton. I'm usually just at home sleeping or studying. I will devote most of my hours to constant studying. Is it possible? Regardless you do not learn anything useful within the first two years... It's only general education from what I hear from people.
March 28, 2013
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[quote=fraddddBS]I thought the only thing that matters in college is getting a degree, so you can get a good job...[/quote]
Well I also want to go to actually learn something. That is just me.
[quote=supernoob]@iDrinkOJ: Not necessarily. There are many different types of mathematicians: the analytical problem solving types, the hardcore algorithms people (These are the ones that will be good at CS), creative problem solving types, etc. I've met compsci people and math people that are good at one but not the other.
@SriLankanKen: Don't fret! You can start anywhere. There are so many different resources you can work from. Youtube tutorials, codeacademy (Probably the easiest to use programming resource ever), and if you think you can handle the pace, you can probably just read a book, create some problems for yourself to solve, and look at APIs/other documentation for reference. Algorithms, which are essential the computer science, you may have to learn from somewhere else (because most people can't come up with them on their own). Generally college intro CS classes teach python, which codeacademy has![/quote]
Thank you for your insight :o
@iDrinkOJ: Not necessarily. There are many different types of mathematicians: the analytical problem solving types, the hardcore algorithms people (These are the ones that will be good at CS), creative problem solving types, etc. I've met compsci people and math people that are good at one but not the other.
@SriLankanKen: Don't fret! You can start anywhere. There are so many different resources you can work from. Youtube tutorials, codeacademy (Probably the easiest to use programming resource ever), and if you think you can handle the pace, you can probably just read a book, create some problems for yourself to solve, and look at APIs/other documentation for reference. Algorithms, which are essential to computer science, you may have to learn from somewhere else (because most people can't come up with them on their own). Generally college intro CS classes teach python, which codeacademy has!
Depends on your major and time management.
[quote=iDrinkOJ]CS isn't really hard if you're good in math.[/quote]
Yeah my brother told me that. He's majoring in comp sci I believe.
CS isn't really hard if you're good in math.
@supernoob: One huge problem.
[b]I HAVEN'T TAKEN ANY COMP SCI CLASSES.[/b] I know I'm retarded. -_-
@SriLankanKen: Software engineering/ computer science is really lax, especially if you have a background in CS already! My teacher (I'm still in high school) showed the projects we made to alumni and other college students, and apparently we're learning as much, if not more (directly marketable skills) than them.
[quote=eerie]It really depends on what you plan on studying. I'm an engineer major so my classes tend to be a bit more difficult and thus my gpa isn't as high as a business major's should be (I honestly don't know how they can't have a 4.0 when their math class is algebra). No need to no life though.[/quote]
I'm going into the software engineering field.
The only thing I'm going to have is a job. Is it going to put me down alot?
@NonSonoFronz
No I'm not going to community... That is worst case scenario if I do not get into any colleges.
@Proverbs: maybe if your a science major
but communcaition/education/etc are very easy majors
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-37241878/5-hardest-and-easiest-college-majors-by-gpas/
Depends on your major, but if you spend a moderate amount of time (2-3 hours studying per day), you should be able to maintain a 4.0 pretty easily.
social skill is very important. SCHOOL DONT MATTERS. go out, have few drinks, get in the car and drive home, and die.
Did you plan on going to community college and then transferring?
Because if so, it definitely is manageable. Even with a social life.
[quote=ZOMGitjon]yeah 3.5+ is kinda difficult if you have a job,friends,life
thats why i have a 3.6!
also it depends on your major
of course its normal to see a science/engineering major with a ~3.2
but if you are a communication/education/etc major with a sub~3.0 you're pretty dumb[/quote]
3.0 GPA is considered average though.
yeah 3.5+ is kinda difficult if you have a job,friends,life
thats why i have a 3.6!
also it depends on your major
of course its normal to see a science/engineering major with a ~3.2
but if you are a communication/education/etc major with a sub~3.0 you're pretty dumb
It really depends on what you plan on studying. I'm an engineer major so my classes tend to be a bit more difficult and thus my gpa isn't as high as a business major's should be (I honestly don't know how they can't have a 4.0 when their math class is algebra). No need to no life though.
Yes
Unless you devote most of your time to studies
Then it'll be ez pz
What college did you get into? Stony?
[quote=imlucky6]Yes it is. I study alot for my exams but still have the time to hang out and still maintaining a 3.7 GPA[/quote]
May I ask what college do you go to?
Yes it is. I study alot for my exams but still have the time to hang out and still maintaining a 3.7 GPA