Is it okay to have average grades?

Average means our kids have strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. It means there are going to be days when school is easy, and others where they have to dig in and work hard. Being average is not a guarantee of failure, and having above-average test scores or grades doesn’t guarantee success.

Can you graduate with bad grades?

If you mean “bad” grades as Ds and Fs, then the person probably won’t graduate from college unless they have lots of As and Bs to balance it out. You can have some “bad” grades and still graduate.

Is 87 an A or B?

List of Common GPA Conversions

Letter Grade	Percent Grade	4.0 GPA Scale
A-	90–92	3.7
B+	87–89	3.3
B	83–86	3.0
B-	80–82	2.7

Are bad grades a sign You’re pursuing the wrong degree?

Bad grades aren’t necessarily a sign you’re pursuing the wrong degree. Obviously, your GPA is dependent on a number of factors — the difficulty of your major, your inherent skills as a student, the academic intensity of your college, your ability to multitask the list goes on and on.

Does studying a lot lead to good grades in college?

Besides, it’s not “studying a lot” that usually leads to good grades, it’s “studying smart”. You should try to see what study habits work for you. I’ll share a bit about mine when I was still in college.

Is a C a bad grade in college?

Don’t kid yourself: C is a bad grade, and D is even worse. Most students in college are getting A’s and B’s (at many schools the average grade-point average is between B and B+).

Is it time to reassess your grades?

If you, or someone you know or love, exhibits any of these signs, it’s time to do some major reassessment and make some big changes: 1. Your average is below C or you’re getting D’s in some of your courses. Don’t kid yourself: C is a bad grade, and D is even worse.