Getting at least a 3.7?

Question

I am going to college (Umass) as a freshman and I need to get at the very least a 3.7 (preferably higher). Any tips and is this a reasonable goal?

Answer 1

i'm a freshman n i share similar goals as you. IF YOU WORK HARD ENOUGH N STUDY STUDY STUDY!!! time management is the key for reaching ur college goals. meet your professors before starting classes if you can. make sure u sit in front of class throughout the year, speak to ur prof about the class let em see ur interest in the class. when u get an assignment u can do it beforehand and ask for reviews or improvements from ur prof. try not to get distracted from your goal . at the beginning of the yar u get a syllabus. try to stay ahead of your class read ahead get started on projects early. try not to waste anytime at all. u should either be having fun, relaxing, or studying NOT EVER BORED. time management time management, i can't stress tht enough because you'll need it especially if u liv on campus. hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 2

Reasonable goal: Nope.  But it can be done, you just need to have a very regimented schedule, work ethic and motivation.

Answer 3

I think it's a perfectly reasonable goal.  Especially as a Freshman, your classes aren't going to be as hard as they will in coming semesters and years, so take this time to really train yourself to buckle down and study.

You'll still be able to have a social life, and really there's nothing to it outside of simply prioritizing.  Don't go out drinking every weekend if you have homework to do.  Don't spend hours playing video games if you have papers to write.  

Really, it's not impossible, and your sense of accomplishment at the end when you see your grades will be worth all the work.