How hard is it to maintain a 4.0+ in undergrad

[fuuuu123]

title. in hs

[Massacre1]

depends on the school/major/work ethic

[Peoboe]

Extremely hard (srs). Especially in sciences and math.

[fuuuu123]

depends on the school/major/work ethic

UNLV. major not sure as it doesnt matter since im going to law school/ i have amazing work ethic

[fuuuu123]

how hard would political science be?

[SirWinklevoss]

If you work hard enough its very possible. But turning down drinking or having fun to study can be difficult. 3.0 coming into the end of my 2nd year and its incredibly easy.

[Karamazov822]

Massacre1 is right. I'm about three weeks from graduation and still have a 4.0 (Political Science major, Philosophy minor). It's not easy; you'll need:

- Strong OCD, because a 3.9 has no significant difference from a 4.0.
- Strong time management ability
- Strong intelligence, because fact is, not everyone can pull a 4.0 in even one semester. Doing it in eight in a row is a grind.

One thing that could help is to be open to summer courses. This opens you up to dropping courses in the fall and spring that could impact your grade point average.

[Project_BelAir]

I almost have a 4.0.......but I messed up on my Spanish midterm and now I have a B in that class.

[fuuuu123]

I'm liking the 2 word replies from everybody.

[KyleHack]

how hard would political science be?

Depends on how much your professors hate life.

[Ace Thedics]

how hard would political science be?

You had better get a 4.0 in that

[Dontnegmebroski]

hard as fk at uni

[wdmvp]

Not worth it.

[rushki]

Depends on the subject matter...

Objective information/ Science/ Math = all depend on you and work ethic...

Subjective information leaves you at the mercy of the teacher... such as writing; some teachers hold power and what they say goes, even if it doesn't make sense, it works. Luckily if you're science-oriented there are few classes of that matter, and they're a breeze.

It isn't impossible to maintain a 4.0 but it is extremely difficult and most people around you won't be trying to do the same, which becomes discouraging. HS =/= undergrad, at all.

If graduate school/ further education is of interest, GPA matters for great careers and schools...; if all you need/want is a bachelors in something then work... I wouldn't stress over it.

4.0 isn't too realistic from what I know... a 3.8 is a 4.0 in reality as silly as it sounds...

Ultimately it's not always ALL GPA; various experience(s) and interpersonal skills (people person, connect with anyone and everyone is a skill many people lack), and GPA (in other words, work ethic)... is what truly makes you a candidate for whatever you plan on doing. Don't close yourself in from life to attain a 4.0... when someone with a 3.5, work and life experience, as well as people-skills will crush you at an interview.

[fuuuu123]

would poli sci be hard to maintain a 4.0 for 8 semesters?

[gottk2x]

Sometimes even if you put the time and effort into something there will always be one douche professor that disagrees and screws you over. That's like a college fact.

[bilaba70]

how hard would political science be?

Haha, see for yourself brah...

[Massacre1]

I'm liking the 2 word replies from everybody.

sorry dude, your question ins't detailed enough to warrant more than a sentence responce.

[NX2]

a straight up 4.0 is really, really hard. 3.8 - 3.9 is manageable if you're willing to commit the time. There's always gonna be that one professor who'll screw you over if you're shooting for a perfect GPA. Not worth it

[IPAfan5]

Fairly difficult, not impossible though. I graduated with a 3.5 and freshman and sophomore year played COD 6 hours a day, Junior and Senior year drank 5-6 night a week. Inb4 liberal arts major (I was accounting)

[Karamazov822]

would poli sci be hard to maintain a 4.0 for 8 semesters?

Yes, but being a champion is priceless.

[fuuuu123]

Haha, see for yourself brah...

Still don't know what to major in, it doesn't matter as lawschools only look at your gpa and lsat regardless of major. Planning on going to Columbia U.

[Domstar104]

can US brahs explain exactly what 4.0gpa means??

[gottk2x]

can US brahs explain exactly what 4.0gpa means??

straight A's

[Karamazov822]

Still don't know what to major in, it doesn't matter as lawschools only look at your gpa and lsat regardless of major. Planning on going to Columbia U.

This is true. Are you going to Columbia for your Bachelor's? I'm jelly.

[Hicksbrah]

Fairly difficult, not impossible though. I graduated with a 3.5 and freshman and sophomore year played COD 6 hours a day, Junior and Senior year drank 5-6 night a week. Inb4 liberal arts major (I was accounting)

that feel when you're playing quakelive 6 hours a day and drinking each of these days as well.

[Domstar104]

So if you get like 3 B's, a C and a D what does that make??

[bobbobson]

maintaining 4.0 is always gonna be hard unless you go to a completely chit school
but you will have to
-prioritize school over practically everything, brb not going out this weekend i have to study
-have really good time management/self discipline
-get a little bit lucky as profs/TAs can fuk you over at the drop of a hat

[gottk2x]

So if you get like 3 B's, a C and a D what does that make??

2.4

C average

[de_barathrum]

the hardest part of a 4.0 is consistency. this means that you cant have a bad semester or any major slip ups. also you have to keep in mind the environment you are in as well as the people you are around, as any substantial negative influence on your life could drop that 4.0 down to a 3.96 fairly easily.