A 2.2 grade point average is a numerical representation of your course letter grades on a 4.0 scale. Your 2.2 GPA indicates you averaged C grades in your classes and delivered satisfactory but below average performance. The percent equivalent of a 2.2 grade point average is 76% on the percentage grading scale. This means that you scored an average of 76% on tests and assignments. GPA values for C letter grades range from 2.0 to 2.2. Your 2.2 GPA positions you at the high end of the C range, demonstrating you have likely earned a mix of C+'s (2.3) and C's (2.0). Learn more about what the C letter grade signifies.
The average GPA for high school graduates in the U.S. is 3.1, so a 2.2 is very far behind. You have largely earned C's in your coursework with occasional B's. This reflects a below-average academic performance and suggests that you might benefit from additional academic support or resources. A 2.2 is considered a passing average, but isn't competitive for four year colleges. High school freshman and sophomores still have time to pull their GPA up from a 2.2 to a 3.0 but it will take a lot of hard work earning mostly A's and some B's. If you graduate high school with a 2.2 GPA you should consider colleges that have open admissions to all students or look at your local two year community college as your next step.
Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.2 places you within of the academic range at colleges like Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Southern University at New Orleans and Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Based on incoming freshman GPA data for U.S. schools, our analysis indicates that 10 colleges would consider your 2.2 GPA competitive. The most popular colleges, historically accepting students with GPAs within the range of 2.0 to 2.4 (2.2 +/- 0.2), are listed below. To view your chances of admission at each school, scroll down and explore the full list.
It's possible to raise a 2.2 to a 2.5 if you put in the work. You will need to change your habits start getting's C's instead of B's. If you're a freshman or sophomore and can get B-'s from here on out you can graduate with a 2.5. Juniors will need a B average or higher. However, if you're just starting senior year and can get A-'s you can raise your 2.2 to a 2.58. Unfortunately, if you're half way through senior year with a 2.2, it's no longer mathematically possible to get a 2.5.
If you have a low GPA and have decided to take action to improve your grades, congratulations setting a goal is an important first step. A 3.0 is a good target as it will open many more doors for you when you apply to colleges.
In order to increase your 2.2 you will need to take some steps
Next an important consideration is if it's mathematically possible and realistic to achieve a 3.0. This will depend greatly on how far along you are in school as it gets progressively harder to increase a grade average. Consult the table below for a detailed look at your highest possible GPA and what grades it will take to get there. At a high level, a 3.0 is still achievable if you're a freshman or sophomore. If you're a junior or senior, a 3.0 cannot be reached before graduation.
Let's examine how a 2.2 GPA stacks up to the national high school averages across various demographic groups
Statistics source: 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) High School Transcript Study (HSTS)
Consider the following tips to improve or maintain your 2.2 GPA. These are good study habits to develop in high school which will improve your college admission chances.
Aside from good study habits, chart your path towards your target GPA by understanding what it will take to get there. You can refer to a raise your GPA calculator to check the future grades you need to achieve the GPA you aspire to.
The table below will help you see how high or low you can possibly change your GPA if you currently have a 2.2. As you progress in school it becomes more and more difficult to improve your overall grade point average. Select the tab and table column corresponding to the last semester you completed. Then find a row for your predicted future letter grade average. The result would be your GPA at graduation if you can maintain that letter grade.
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