i was wondering
 

Everyone keeps saying that grades are so important for pledging. I know to be considered for AKA, a person must maintain a 2.5 gpa. Well I have over that, but it is not real high. I mean, i do not have a 3.5 or anything. To be honest, i only have a 2.8, but i have community service, and i am very active on campus. I am in many organizationa. I want to try and become a member, but with the emphasis on grades, i am scared my gpa is not high enough. Does anyone have advice for me?

Hello Muffe,
I thought the same thing you did, but I found that Alpha Kappa Alpha places a strong emphasis on character as well.Although academics is very important you must demonstrate leadership skills and be able to contribute to the organization. Don't let your grades discourage you from trying. If you truly want to be an AKA you will never give up.

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AKArena

I had the same gpa and I made it. I totally agree with RenaAKA, the #1 requirment to get into AKA and my chapter is high ethical & moral standards. Someone may have a 4.0 but if they do not carry themselves in a respectable manner and do not contribute anything to the organization/chapter what good is it?

And keep in mind your major. If you have a difficult major that requires a lot of math, science or accounting having a 2.8 is pretty good.

When I attended my first chapter meeting a while back I realize that there is A LOT of work in running an effective chapter especially a small one. Grades are very important but if you cannot take on a leadership role and chair your commitee or hold an office...you are not an asset to the chapter.

Good luck in your quest!

Amen! 2.85gpa right here! Just make sure that when and if you rush that you try your best to keep up that GPA. And have fun!

Ooh... Pink and Green are so pretty to me.
Skee Wee!

Songstress21 made a good point. Not every AKA chapter requires the same gpa. Each chapter has the option of setting the required gpa higher than 2.5 depending upon the standards at the respective college. It is a good idea to have higher than the minimum gpa, but if you don't just make sure that you work hard to keep your grades up. Afterall, education is the reason for college.

However Songstress I did and I work hard both day and night for Alpha Kappa Alpha http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif I am an economics major with a concentration in finance so to me a 2.8 is extremely good and I am proud of it!

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A 2.8 is nothing to be proud of. It's not horrible but still, nothing to be proud of. What is the average gpa of your chapter?

A 2.8 is something to be proud of if a person sincerely worked hard for it. I commend you and wish you luck Anydaynow, because Econ/Finance classes aren't easy...I know first hand. I majored in Business undergrad. Let's be supportive of one another shall we?

"Until you've walked a mile in another person's shoes.....," well you fill in the rest.

Good day ladies

Amen, Total Elegance.


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AKArena

Ditto, T.E.

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Muffe,

Precious your are in college. You are in a place that many can only dream of being. If you 2.8 GPA is a result of hard work and dedication, I applaud your effort. However, if it is due to partying and procrastination, shame on you!

Keep up the good work. Work hard to make this world a better place for others. Remember, GOD IS the be all end all.

Deja

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TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN....MUCH IS EXPECTED.

I want to emphasize Soror Akatude's point. "EDUCATION IS THE REASON FOR COLLEGE."

This should come first before anything. I participate in recruiting efforts for my company and we have a minimum GPA requirement. Resumes with GPAs lower than the minimum are not given a second glance. Keep those grades up!

P.S. If any sorors or sisterfriends are Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineers and are looking for a first job or a change from their current job, send me an email and I will give you more info on my company and location. Please be specific in your message and include some info about yourself. I will not respond to messages that seem suspicious.

At my school the minimum gpa for membership is a 2.8. Some of you might not have made the cut. Grades are not everything but make sure you work hard in your classes and don't settle for just having the minimum.

I too have a 2.8 GPA know. I recently attended an interest meeting and heard many Freshmen soon to be Sophmores brag about their 3.7s and 4.0 but I had to nudge myself and say. Yes, this is very good for them and I hope they keep it up. But I have worked extremely hard for my GPA. I am married, with a small child, holding down a full-time job at one time I had two jobs while in college and taking a full class load. All while being a very active member on campus holding leadership roles and participating on campus and in the community. I have already encouraged myself that though I am only slightly above that 2.5 I have other qualities that they will look at. What do you Ladies think about seasoned college students being compared/or selected with "NEW" college students.

http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif Thank you AKAtude, I did work hard for my 2.8. Through all my trials, I have stayed in prayer (most of the time) http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif and I now pray that as the time draws near for my schools chapter to accept applications that God blesses me to be pinned. I will love my younger sisters and show them respect. Together we will carry on the best traditions that were set before us.

Muffe,

Be proud of your best. If a 2.8 is your best, honey bake a cake and celebrate. However, if it is not, work harder. When choosing a young lady, I always look to see how can this person benefit my wonderful sorority. If she doesn't have a 3.0 or better, then I look for other attributes such as those previously stated by my soror.

Although you should be proud of your best, be advised that this journey is not an easy one. If a person is not carful, his or her grades could possibly decline.

Be encouraged and continue to strive for excellence.

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You are the master of your own destiny!

Endroad,

Someone with a 4.0 may sit back and do absolutely nothing while someone with a 2.8 works hard for AKA. I've seen this happen. What they have may look good on paper, but that is no real indicator as to what true value they will bring to the chapter. Sure, they will keep the chapter's gpa high, but what else are they doing for Alpha Kappa Alpha and the community?


Anydaynow,

Girl, be proud of your 2.8! We don't know what your circumstances are or what the standards are at your school. If you know you worked hard and did the best you could do, then good for you.

I believe that if you work hard in your major and a 2.8 is your GPA there is nothing wrong with it. I commend my sorors and sisterfriends for their GPAs no matter how high or how low http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif. TO ME there is nothing wrong with a 2.8 GPA some majors are alot harder than others so NO ONE can say what is good and what is wrong.

To Muffe and Endroad, I commend both of you, I am sure that you guys are dedicated hardworkers in all that you do, be it school work, community service, etc.

To songstress21, what you said

"A 2.8 is nothing to be proud of. It's not horrible but still, nothing to be proud of."

IS NOT encouraging at all, Not everyone in the world is meant to have GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Soror PinkIvy

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Exactly, Soror PinkIvy. We should help uplift those striving to achieve their dreams, especially one's fellow sisterfriends. I wouldn't want an LS that didn't.

To each his own,
I agre with Deja about what your GPA reflects whether it be hard work and commitment or partying and socializing. I applaud anyone who works hard for their grades regardless of their outcomes or situations. Nevertheless, the members I have spoken in my area say that membership could threaten your grades based on the level of commitment it requires and also that of your academic studies. So I guess, if you are wobbly in your studies, some time may be needed to reaffirm yourself before seeking membership. Just my opinion.

Someone made a comment about people bragging about high GPA's. (This is not a personal attack on anyone) I find that there are people who brag and there are people who are proud. I finished my first semester freshman year with a very high GPA. I told my "friends" who told me that I must not have any social life or I must be a nerd. It hurts to have your accomplishments put down by others. When someone speaks about their grades, obtain from their tone if they are bragging or proud. I certainly appreaciated my friends who said you go girl instead of turning up their noses. Just a different perspective.

Hey Kitten03,

I was the one who said "brag", I really did not mean that in the context of putting anyone down. I too am very proud of these girls. I was just stating that, I have been in college for quite some time, enduring personal hardships and trials. I hoped that the Ladies would take this in consideration when selecting, because in comparison to the other young Ladies as far as GPA is concerned I fall in the middle of the spectrum. However, regarding involvment on campus and community service I am well above most of the other young ladies. But I don't want to step over my fellow Black Sisters to get in. I would love to be able to stand beside all of them on that fateful day. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

Membership could threaten your grades, but only if you allow it. It doesn't have to be that way. My grades actually improved because I was determined not to let them slip because I had mama to deal with at home!

So, being in my position I can say that every situation is different. I did what I had to do and took care of my business because my education was still my #1 priority. If you are able to mangage your time and have good organizational skills, then you are starting off on a good foot.

I think anyone with a high GPA should be proud of what they accomplished. That still doesn't mean that others should be put down for not attaining the same or better.

EndRoad,
I am a "non-traditional student who has returned to school after a long absence as well. I would like to pledge in the fall or next spring, but have reservations because of my age.
You can e-mail me be clicking on my profile, but I would like to get some feedback from someone like me!
Thanks..maxx5

Hello Sisterfriends and Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha, I've been a silent observer of the forum for a while and now that I have a question, I would like to post it. I'm not sure if the question has been posted, but if it has, I'll be glad if you could direct me to where I could find the answer. I was wondering about the GPA requirement for entering Graduate membership. Is there one requirement overall or does the chapter set the standard if there is even a stardard at all for graduate chapters.

Thanks and God Bless

Charity3 even though i am still an Undergrad i investigated the possiblity of joining a grad chap when i graduated as i was unsure of the status of my now sorors (Spr 01') at my school at the time ... as they were in an inop status... what i learned is that you have to be invited into a grad chap so if u have any friends in a grad chap near u express ur interest however u see fit and stay active in the community b/c that works in ur favor as well, as far as ur GPA is concerned it depends on that Chap, b/c the ones i looked into focused on the comm service and other activities the person was involved in.. Good Luck ... my sisterfriend.

Memberfriend, ALMIGHTY14, Thank you for responded to our Sisterfriend in such a pleasant manner, as I go forward on my journey I am learning the way you react to a person is a reflection of your feelings toward yourself, I love myself, therefore, I should love others. Again, thank you on behalf of our Sisterfriend and all the Sisterfriends who post on the net. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

ENDROAD i have learned a lot on and in my journey through AKAland... but one must always remember that b4 we were part of the ORG that we were on the outside looking in or trying to get into the ORG... so i always speak and act like i want people to speak and act towards me... so i am always trying to image that i am the one seeking advice so that the advice i am giving is alway genuine and straight from the heart http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif

i suggest more peps do the same.... http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif
peace, one love

Thanks, I greatly appreciate your reply

God Bless

Hi, I will be one of the first people who can honestly say, I worked hard for my 3.7 gpa and I still manage to have a good time with my friends. I do not go out to clubs, because I do not like that scene, but I am active in Student Government, I was just named the 2001-2002 I am active in the Theatre Arts Department, I volunteer at a School for Visual and Performing Arts, I am always the first person my friends call when they need help with anything academic or social, and I am always the first person in line for the sorority of my interest events. Therefore I am able to be involved and active on campus while getting something done at the same time.
I think people who work hard for their grades are the only people who should be proud of what they do; whether you have a 2.5 or a 4.0. I have a friend who makes above average grades 3.0gpa, but she could do better, she will tell you she does enough to get by, and she wonders why my parents and her parents rave over my grades, because I try harder. This may sound nerdish but, I like making good grades.
I know this is long but I just had to say my piece.
Have a nice day.

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welcome to GC.

I graduated out of that "school", so they have named it, huh?

Since you are a sisterfriend, discretion is key.

This is to AKA2D'91
Yes the school was name in 2000 just before graduation.


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whatcha need? http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/confused.gif

Thank you for replying back, but I did another search and I got my answer. Thank you. This site is very informative.

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