GPA (Graduate Achievement Index) is one of the most important things in college as a measure of your progress in academics. A high GPA can mean a better guarantee for your job opportunities as well as a higher salary, a better job, and of course a better life. But don't be afraid, a low GPA can still be fixed if you start improving it from now on.
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Part 1 of 3: Prepare Yourself for Success
Step 1. Tidy up your surroundings
If your desk or shelf is as messy as a broken ship, you can't expect your GPA to be the other way around. A tidy study space will help you focus more easily on studying, so you get good grades, and increase your GPA, and be able to reach the peak of your potential.
- Purchase a schedule and planning book. Write down all the tasks you have, the deadlines, and all the things you have to do in the book. Cross out every task you have completed, and notice what you need for the next day. This will save you from having to worry about plans for next week, because you've already written them down.
- Use a map or binder. Prepare a map/binder that has been prepared for each syllabus for each course so that it is easy for you to use later. You can also include assignments and reading resources in it as material you study before the exam.
- Store stationery in a pocket or bag, such as markers (highlighters), ex tips, pens, pencils, rulers, and scissors. The less time you need to find your stationery the better.
Step 2. Take the right class
Face the fact that you are not superhuman. You can't take all the specialty courses offered at the same time, 4 language classes at once, several regular classes, and do all of them really well. You may want to be competitive, but don't let yourself torture yourself. Take classes that are right for you and you can do well. Your GPA will improve well if you are able to take the right classes and give your maximum potential in living them.
If you take too many difficult classes, you will be overwhelmed by them. Don't let feelings of inferiority make you force yourself to take too many difficult classes. Everyone needs a little time to relax, so take some of the easier classes too. That way, you can save energy to concentrate on difficult subjects
Step 3. Repeat certain courses if necessary
Some universities offer the option of repeating certain classes. If you are not satisfied with the grade you are getting and you have free time to take a repetition class, you can take it to improve your grade. That way, you can clean C, D, or F values and replace them with better values. And it should be easier for you to take a class a second time.
Find out about other options you have besides repeating the class. Can you take certain exams? complete another project? Taking classes related to other subjects? Most educational institutions want their students to succeed -- there's nothing wrong with asking for the information you need
Step 4. Be present in class
It sounds very simple, but actually many students do not attend class. Attend class even if you don't want to, because some lecturers give their own value for students who are diligent in attending. It's also possible to skip the bonus questions that will support your final grade if you don't attend class.
If you attend class, sit in the front row. You will be more focused and the teacher will recognize you. This will make it easier for you if you need to ask for help or discuss something with the lecturer later (he may also increase your grade from B+ to A-)
Step 5. Participate in class
Imagine if you were a lecturer and taught in a very quiet class, no students were talking, no students seemed interested, and no one cared about your class. What do you think you will feel? Very bad. Now imagine that you have students watching your class, listening to what you teach, and participating in class -- even though they still don't quite get your point. Wouldn't it be better? Your professors don't oblige you to be right -- but they do care if you care about what they teach.
Show that you care about his class by actively participating in his class. Why? Because you will be a student that is liked by lecturers even though you may not be the best student in the class. And also, actively participate in making the material taught you really receive, so you are not easy to forget later
Part 2 of 3: Learn the Smart Way
Step 1. Find a way of learning that you enjoy
Just as when the same diet gives them different results, the same way of learning doesn't mean the same results for two different people either. You have to find a way of learning that works for you. Maybe by recording lecturer lectures in class and repeating them to learn? Or maybe by making interestingly decorated notes? Or by typing the material you recorded into electronic form? Or study with your friends? Everyone is different -- find the way that works best for you.
How do you learn and remember things? Maybe you know how you remember things quickly. Is it by listening? See? Using your hands? Find a friend and explain to him what you are learning. Make up your own memorization and pictures to help you remember. Anything that helps you remember will be helpful
Step 2. Do a weekly review
Start reviewing once a week for all the material you studied in a week. Sit down at your tidy and clean study desk, take out all the folders and binders with the material you've studied, and review everything you've been taught in class during the week. Focus and give extra time to review the parts you don't remember and mark the ones you do remember. This method will be very effective in increasing your GPA.
After you finish reviewing, look at your lesson syllabus. What will you learn next week? Are there exams/project deadlines that week? If there's something you need to write on your scheduling binder, write it now
Step 3. Take breaks in between your study time
According to research, your brain and mind will be saturated and will not process information optimally if you don't rest. Ideally, it is recommended that you study 50 minutes and rest 10 minutes. That way, your brain can rest, and also give your brain time to process the information you've learned.
- Turn off your cell phone when you study. Turn it back on when you rest and do the things you want to do. Breaks are the only times you should be doing anything other than studying, and when you return to study, focus on your studies again.
- Divide your project into sections, each section being more or less learnable for about an hour. This way, you'll know when to stop studying and rest, take a deep breath, grab a bite to eat, and get ready before you start studying again.
Step 4. Bring your smart and focused friends and form a study group
Research has shown that learning in groups is very effective -- as long as the group consists of about four people and is serious about learning. Why? Because by continuing to talk about the lesson, you will be "forced" to listen, think, and talk about it indirectly. All of these activities together will make a concept more deeply embedded in your brain.
- Assign a group leader to manage all members. Bring some snacks and prepare some questions about material you don't understand. Go over all the material pertinent to your class and solve problems that confuse your group. Also make sure you take advantage of the advantages of each well.
- Don't even play. Study groups will be useless if you just hang out, play, and gossip about your friends while busy munching on snacks. That's why the role of a group leader is so influential in this regard -- sometimes we need someone to bring us back to our original purpose, which is learning.
Step 5. Don't apply the SKS (Overnight Speeding System)
Many students underestimate exams and choose to study hard the night before. Studies have shown that students who practice this method and don't get enough sleep do less well on exams than students who study less but sleep more. This is because our brains need time to rest in order to function properly -- if you're not getting any sleep at all, the hard work you've been studying all night isn't going to pay off.
If there's an exam coming up soon and you're not ready, what you can do is study a little the night before, then get up a little early in the morning, study a little more, eat a high-protein breakfast, and give it your best shot. During exams, chew gum to help you focus -- research suggests it can help your academic performance
Step 6. Find a place to study that you like
Studying in a noisy place will not help you improve your GPA. You need a quiet place that you enjoy studying for hours without constantly checking the clock and wishing you had studied long enough.
Find a few different places you love to study. According to studies, studying in several different places will strengthen your memory of the information you get. It is believed that in a new environment, the brain will get more stimulation -- along with the information that comes along with it
Part 3 of 3: Timing
Step 1. Give it extra effort
Almost all lecturers will give value to the extra effort you put in, although not all lecturers state it directly in front of the class. If you want to increase your score, talk about this in private. Ask if you can do extra work to get more marks. Maybe they'll be amazed to see you want to put in the effort -- because most college students "try hard" to work less.
If you were a good, hardworking student from the start, this would get you an "over" score of 100%. What this means is to do this for the classes that you find the most difficult of all. Actually this method is beneficial for those of you who are smart or not
Step 2. Stop doing a certain hobby
Sometimes, to get a satisfactory GPA, you have to sacrifice some of the activities you love. If you have a very busy college schedule, you should give up some of the activities you enjoy such as playing music, playing basketball, playing online games, watching Korean dramas, or whatever. Don't occupy yourself so much that you overwhelm yourself. Prioritize what you think is most important, which in this case, the GPA is your target. So, what can you give up easily? Take the time to study.
In other words, make time for yourself to study. Is one of your regular activities taking a nap? maybe you should cut back on your naps or stop doing them altogether. The bottom line is that you need time to study well, if you don't have enough time then manage it better until you have time to study
Step 3. Discuss with your lecturer
Lecturers are human too, who knows if you want to work hard and get good grades, then they will help you (when students excel, lecturers also seem successful in educating). Don't be shy and discuss it with them. Ask what you can do to get high marks. Maybe they can help you.
- Some educational institutions have a "forgiveness" system, where you are allowed to repeat a class or give the lowest grade as a standard grade in a class even if the student is really not smart. Ask your teacher about this.
- Sometimes students are helped by being given better grades. If the lecturer knows and likes you, you may be assisted in the assessment process-- let's say your grade is 79 and you should get a D, maybe the lecturer will raise it to a C-. If not, talk to the professor directly to ask for their generosity.
Step 4. Use your lecturer's discussion hours
Establishing a good relationship with your lecturer, as mentioned above, is essential to increasing your GPA as high as possible. Most lecturers have discussion hours, use them. Not only to ask for more grades or "lick" them, but also to discuss issues related to related lecture materials. Ask questions you don't understand, and ask about concepts you'd like to know more about. Friends are a good thing, but lecturers are your invaluable resource!
Lecturers also have connections. If you show good academic potential, they may recommend you to another class, or link you to advisors from other institutions (to recommend things about scholarships and so on,) or recommend you to do something even you never imagined before! There are many good reasons why you should have a good relationship with your professor
Step 5. Find a tutor
Even if you are neat and study hard, sometimes there will be material that is difficult and difficult to understand. You have to admit that you need a tutor to guide you. If you don't know where to find a tutor, ask your teacher or tutor. Most educational institutions have mentoring programs to help students in need and provide scholarships/awards for those willing to become tutors. This benefits both parties.
- Don't be shy about asking a tutor for help. Even very smart students ask for tutors to help them become even smarter. If you're shy about asking a tutor for help and insist on learning on your own, then you'll only be left far behind by smart students who turn to a tutor for help.
- Some educational institutions offer free tutors. But if not, and you can't afford the tuition fees, then you can study with your friends, seniors, or neighbors. Studying together is often better than studying alone.
Tips
- Always ask if you are confused.
- Always actively participate in class.
- Rest for 5 minutes for every 30 minutes of study, this will help the process of absorbing information in your brain
