Sophomore In College

Hello everyone, I just completed my freshman year of college. I finished this year with a 2.23 GPA. I have always lacked the book smartness, but Ive always been intelligent. In high school, I graduated with a 2.62 GPA, but I scored a 29 on my ACT, without studying. So my question is, since high GPA's do play a large role in how much you are paid coming out of college (that is if you're even fortunate enough to land a job) what are some qualifications, skills I can develop, things I can learn, habits I can build to overcompensate for my lower GPA?

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you wont get looks from any reputable firm with a 2.23

try harder man. it can't be that hard

I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
 

Step up your GPA, I had a 3.6 in first year, and a 3.85 in sophomore year. It is just about adjusting.

The difference between successful people and others is largely a habit - a controlled habit of doing every task better, faster and more efficiently.
 
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