What's this GPA thing at TESC?

[marianne202]

While Jennifer does point out how hard it is to raise a GPA, I know I got stuck with the same problem, some schools will show both your overall GPA and their school specific GPA. I know Excelsior did this on my transcripts. It shows my overall GPA taking into account all my courses on my transcript and my GPA from courses at Excelsior, so my Grad school could see my total GPA history as well as my higher GPA from my more current studies with Excelsior. I'm sure other schools will do this same thing as I doubt Excelsior is doing anything too out of the mainstream norm.

I also know that when I was looking at grad schools they specifically stated that their 3.0 or above GPA requirement was based on the last 60 credits earned. So don't worry, I think the majority of adult learners have some iffy GPA issues from years ago and I doubt they will factor too heavily into your acceptance into grad school. Just research the school policies, ask questions and be up front and honest with the admissions advisor and I bet you will do just fine! Good luck!