How do I convey that I am serious about my grades during rush?

[FSUGirl94]

I will be rushing as a sophomore this fall at Florida State and my GPA is decent, but not outstanding (I currently have a 3.11.) I feel like the odds are against me since I will be rushing as an upperclassman and I don't have a fantastic GPA. My freshman year was a big adjustment for me and now that I know what is expected of me academically I am determined to do better in my classes and raise my GPA. How do I let the houses know this? Should I slip it in during the conversations that I have?

[FSUZeta]

You could ask them about study hours-if they have them, who does them, and where they are done.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by FSUGirl94

My freshman year was a big adjustment for me and now that I know what is expected of me academically I am determined to do better in my classes and raise my GPA. How do I let the houses know this? Should I slip it in during the conversations that I have?

It's not going to make a difference. The best way to show you are serious about academics is to have good grades. Probably not the answer you wanted to hear.

[hithere112]

my grades are not super amazing either fsugirl. I hope we both find a home! Hopefully I can make it past the first cut and have some great conversations.

[greekdee]

FSUZeta's suggestion is great. It will be easy and natural to convey that while talking about study hours.

[FSUGirl94]

Originally Posted by hithere112

my grades are not super amazing either fsugirl. I hope we both find a home! Hopefully I can make it past the first cut and have some great conversations.

I will be keeping you in my thoughts! I hope that everything works out well for you. Are you rushing as an upperclassman at Florida State too?

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

It's not going to make a difference. The best way to show you are serious about academics is to have good grades. Probably not the answer you wanted to hear.