If you are applying for a job or college and this question is asked, it is a good idea to be straight forward and honest. Maybe you were sick that year or semester, maybe you didn't realize the importance of a high GPA and now you do. Either way, answer honestly and get the point across that the viewpoint has now changed.
If the possible exception to your low GPA is your math and chemistry grades, maybe yeah - you can. If your low GPA grades are represented by your math and chemistry grades - no chance.
Virginia Tech does not have a minimum GPA requirement to get into the school. If you have a low GPA, you can focus on extracurricular activities and your essay.
A 2.17 GPA is the lowest score you can get to achieve a C+ average.
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Not really BUT you can't have a super low GPA either. I have heard of people who've had a reason why their GPA was low and really shined in their entrance interview and put 110% into their entrance project and essay too. So I say if you have a low GPA, don't let that scare you from applying because after all, you don't try, you'll never know.
Depending on the grading system, a 2.86 GPA is a high "C" or a low "B".
Not bad. It is a low to middle B.
A 2.7 GPA on a normal 4.0 scale is a Middle to High "B".4.0 = High A3.66 = Middle A3.33 = Low A3.00 = High B2.66 = Middle B2.33 = Low B2.0 = High C1.66 = Middle C1.33 = Low C1.0 = High D0.66 = Middle D0.33 = Low D0.00 = High, Medium, and Low F.
Most colleges will not accept lower GPA's, except for community colleges and low-rate. Colleges. You need to keep looking for a decent college or raise your GPA.
To overcome a low GPA for a PhD program, you can focus on improving other aspects of your application, such as gaining research experience, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and scoring well on standardized tests like the GRE. Additionally, consider explaining any extenuating circumstances that may have contributed to your low GPA in your application.
A 3.9 GPA out of a 4.0 scale is the second to highest GPA you can achieve on the non honors scale. It's a high "A".4.0 = High A3.66 = Middle A3.33 = Low A3.00 = High B2.66 = Middle B2.33 = Low B2.0 = High C1.66 = Middle C1.33 = Low C1.0 = High D0.66 = Middle D0.33 = Low D0.00 = High, Medium, and Low F.
they don't have scholarships for people with such low grades