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A Few Words for Sophomores

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  • Sophomores may get tired of hearing people tell them that “grades count now,”...

    ... but that’s the case, so best not to ignore reality. Colleges are usually more patient and flexible about ninth grade academic achievement, but they often begin calculating grade point averages (GPA) quite precisely with tenth grade. It would be misleading not to point this out, especially here in California, where the University of California and the California State University determine an applicant's GPA based on sophomore and junior year grades in approved “A-G” classes.

    Students don’t have to become focused on  grades alone because of this; colleges are just as interested in a student's accomplishments outside of the classroom, and the character and commitment a student brings to school work and community engagement.
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