Our GPA is important if we want to continue our studies and apply for a Master’s or PhD degree. Once again, a good GPA will depend not only on us working hard but also to remove those failed courses that are affecting our GPA.  Some other Universities will accept students with a 2.75 GPA, others will demand minimum 3.0 or 3.5, but what about those of us with GPAs below 2.75?

Our GPA also determines our eligibility for financial aid programs, scholarships, and other support. If it is below the minimum then we might lose the financial support that we need.  Some spouse/parents are depending on us to make the difference in our homes and communities. While we all try to make a difference some of us might not be at the top of the class but still want to make a difference.

While GPAs are also used as requirements for the type of honors we receive, we want to feel like we’ve have our families proud. We may miss out on many opportunities if our academic efforts aren’t up to average.  While some employers may not take the number into consideration when hiring, at least with a GPA above 2.5 or 3 they may say that we did well when we were a student and have the comfort of knowing we are able to follow simple instructions.