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Understanding GPA's.

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  • 16-06-2008 2:56pm
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    MizzLolly
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    This is something that freaks me out! Absolutely just don't 'get it'!

    Is a GPA of 2.98 awful? Or is it high enough that I might be able to save myself next year?? :confused:


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    P_1
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    http://www.ucd.ie/registry/alu/documents/ModularGradesExplainedSem208.pdf
    Has an explanation as to how GPAs relate to ABC etc.
    I'd say you're around the C mark. Should be able to recover from that.


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    Dave!
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    GPA
    AWARD
    Greater than or equal to 3.68 First Class Honours
    From 3.08 to 3.67 inclusive Second Class Honours, Grade 1
    From 2.48 to 3.07 inclusive Second Class Honours, Grade 2
    From 2.00 to 2.47 inclusive Pass

    So you, like me, are on (if you're in second year... first year doesn't count) a 2.2


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    MizzLolly
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    I am in second year Dave, sorry I should have said.

    What does a 2.2 mean though? I was told by my friends it was good but from looking that the UCD website, it doesn't seem too great. I admit, I did get a few C's this year. Considerable improvement from my first semester thank God. At least I learned that pushing myself harder can pay off :D

    I'm nearly there... I hope :p


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    bassman22
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    I reckon this has been posted a few times. Think I got it just after Christmas. Anyway...


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    Dave!
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    MizzLolly wrote: »
    I am in second year Dave, sorry I should have said.

    What does a 2.2 mean though? I was told by my friends it was good but from looking that the UCD website, it doesn't seem too great. I admit, I did get a few C's this year. Considerable improvement from my first semester thank God. At least I learned that pushing myself harder can pay off :D

    I'm nearly there... I hope :p
    Well I guess if the 'spectrum' of GPA's is divided into 4 types -- 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, and pass -- then myself and yourself currently have the 3rd best degree out of 4! If we get our GPA above 3.07 (based on next year's results), then we move into 2nd class honours, grade 1 (ie. 2.1) territory. From what I can tell, Masters programmes require a minimum of a 2.1 degree.


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    MizzLolly
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    Dave! wrote: »
    From what I can tell, Masters programmes require a minimum of a 2.1 degree.

    Feck! :(

    I'll have to improve next year so.

    Thanks!


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    Raphael
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    And over on the left of the tourbus, you will see the rare Boring Admin Questions thread in it's natural habit. This rare beast contains information on all sorts of the mysterious workings of UCD, including GPAs! Now, if you'll take a closer look at it's - CRIKEY! IT'S GOT ME BY THE LEG! ARGH!


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