Study, you could live like this!
Studying will boost your GPA, and prepare you for success
WHAT YOU DO NOW MATTERS!
Students always ask, "when am I going to use this math in real life?" Well although you may not use calculus on a regular basis in your future career, but the studying you do to increase your GPA will affect your future, and affect your income enormously. If you care about your well being as an adult, you'll no doubt want to study and keep your GPA up. Don't believe us? We have the facts to prove it.
Facts about Studying and Success
- On average every 1.0 increase in your GPA equals a 9% increase in income.
- 75% of students post-secondary success can be determined by high school grade point average.
- Students who study 10 hours or more a week receive 1.5 years more of education and attain 26% higher earnings.
- According to statisticians, GPA is a better predictor of post-undergraduate success than SAT scores, prestige of institution, and chosen major
- 70% of hiring managers report screening applicants based on their GPA
- A majority of these employers say that 3.0 is there cut-off for hiring
Sources
- Marte, Jonnelle. "Here’s How Much Your High School Grades Predict Your Future Salary." Washington Post. The Washington Post, n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2016.
- "A&S:News Archive-Your High School GPA Could Affect Your Income."A&S:News Archive-Your High School GPA Could Affect Your Income. Apr.-May 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2016.
- Mientka, Mathew. "Why High School Grades Affect Your Future Income."Medical Daily. 19 May 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2016.
- Pell, Dave. "Study Links High School GPA to Job Salary and Other Fascinating News on the Web." Time. Time, Apr.-May 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2016.