Extra Points For Gpa

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Ten extra points on my average semester would not only add to my average grade but increase my gpa as a whole. You being a english teacher know how critical a gpa can be; getting into a decent college . I know I deserve these ten extra points on my semester grade average. I try my very hardest in this class, I make sure my work is neat and well presented. Understand, and put yourself in my shoes. This class and algebra stresses me, knowing they're the only classes I’m not doing too well in. Having a busy schedule does not help either. Being in DATA is a lot of pressure. Also having to do community service hours after school throughout the year to graduate, and for other colleges to observe what I’ve done.

These points will surely be a big

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