1. The quickest way to improve your grade point average is to retake the courses in which you did poorly.
   
   
2. Do not overload your schedule - take 12 to 15 credits.
   
   
3. Talk to your instructors or academic advisor - especially if you are struggling in a course.
   
   
4. Ask your instructors and departments about tutors, study groups, and other resources.
   
   
5. Enroll in EDUC 123: Study Skills (1 credit).
   
   
6. Take 100 or 200 numbered courses if you are a freshman or sophomore.
   
   
7. If you are doing poorly in a course and you have exhausted all other options, drop the course before the drop deadline.
   
   
8. Reduce the number of hours of employment.
   
   
9. Plan to study approximately 3 hours for every credit registered.
   
   

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