i was wondering

[Conskeeted19]

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!

[AKAtude]

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.

[PinkIvy]

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 . 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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[AKAtude]

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.

[kitten03]

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.

[ENDROAD]

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.

[AKAtude]

Originally posted by kitten03:
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.

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.

[maxx5]

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

[Charity3]

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

[AlMighty14]

Originally posted by Charity3:
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.

[ENDROAD]

Originally posted by AlMighty14:
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.

[AlMighty14]

Originally posted by ENDROAD:
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.

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

i suggest more peps do the same....
peace, one love

[Charity]

Thanks, I greatly appreciate your reply

God Bless

[reddnhott2020]

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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[This message has been edited by reddnhott2020 (edited June 24, 2001).]

[AKA2D '91]

Originally posted by reddnhott2020:
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 Editor of Sports for the Southern University DIGEST, I am active in the Theatre Arts Department, I volunteer at the Baton Rouge 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.
Niqueta Williams
SU-Baton Rouge
Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy

welcome to GC.

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

Since you are a sisterfriend, discretion is key.