Is a 2.5 GPA Good?
A 2.5 GPA is half a point under the national average of a 3.0 GPA. While not totally damning, it is still considered unsatisfactory. Achieving a 3.0 or higher will be easier than you think, if you’re willing to work hard.
For high school students
Without a solid roster of extracurricular activities and a high ACT score, you stand very little chance of being considered for enrollment in a college or university. Even then, a 2.5 GPA will give an admissions officer significant pause.
For college students
A 2.5 GPA meets the bare minimum for application to most graduate programs. If you are going into the workforce, this may not be as important as a portfolio of work showing your proficiency in your desired profession.
How Can I Raise My GPA?
Approach your GPA with determination. Prioritize your studies and take ownership of your GPA. It won’t happen overnight, but a decent GPA isn’t impossible to achieve.
Stack your course load with as few difficult classes as possible.
Rework assignments that give you trouble.
Ask your instructor for feedback and bonus work.
