Sub-Standard / Conditional Pass
C- Letter Grade (1.7 GPA)
A C- provides 1.7 grade points. In many undergraduate major sequences, a C- will not fulfill major prerequisite criteria and demands a retake.
4.0 Scale1.7
Percentage70–72%
Honors (+0.5)2.2
AP / IB (+1.0)2.7
Transcript & Academic Impact
Pulls the cumulative GPA below the crucial 2.0 mark if not offset by equal credits of B or higher.
🎖️Latin Honors: No
College Admissions Standing & Competitiveness
Substantial obstacle for transfer admissions unless accompanied by marked upward grade trajectory in subsequent semesters.
National Class Standing:Lower 15–25%
How to Maintain or Elevate This Grade
- ✓Check the registrar catalog for course repeat forgiveness to replace the 1.7 with a refreshed grade.
- ✓Identify whether foundational prerequisite gaps from prior courses caused this semester’s shortfall.
- ✓Seek free university learning center diagnostics for time management, exam anxiety, or study technique.
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