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Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by OgaBuhari: 12:21pm On Dec 14, 2019
kareemkamil:
Why not, just continuing Reading 24hrs. You will make it
wicked man cheesy
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by E2000: 12:23pm On Dec 14, 2019
Jueds:
Pls I'm a student of Microbiology in one of the Nigeria universities. I had 2.80 as CGPA in my first semester in 100 level. And first class has been my goal. Can I still make it to the Top? Pls I need your advise. Because it is a technology school where I'm using 5yrs.
No. But 2:1 maybe possible depending on your current level
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by OgaBuhari: 12:23pm On Dec 14, 2019
palmshots:
You can still be able to..I had a friend that was on third class CGPA as at first year he graduated with first class...So it's very much possible
Tah! stop lying. that's i'mpossible
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by kennypoka2(m): 12:25pm On Dec 14, 2019
Jueds:
Pls I'm a student of Microbiology in one of the Nigeria universities. I had 2.80 as CGPA in my first semester in 100 level. And first class has been my goal. Can I still make it to the Top? Pls I need your advise. Because it is a technology school where I'm using 5yrs.
If sincerely first class is your goal, you won't have this CGPA. Anyways, your chances are really slim, try to settle for a strong second class upper. In addition, why would you be in Futa, microbiology and your first year result is 2.80, did you come in as a Jambite or Predegree?
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by TheCOOLEST(m): 12:32pm On Dec 14, 2019
Jueds:
Pls I'm a student of Microbiology in one of the Nigeria universities. I had 2.80 as CGPA in my first semester in 100 level. And first class has been my goal. Can I still make it to the Top? Pls I need your advise. Because it is a technology school where I'm using 5yrs.
The way your story sounds to me is like you're in FUTA
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by Tsolutionifede(m): 12:57pm On Dec 14, 2019
OgaBuhari:
how can u graduate with first class when u engage on too much of facebook and BBnaija?
now see the kind poor result where u get?
dude just drop out and go learn handwork cos there is no assurance your other semester's result will still be better cos Education no be for everybody and it seems u are among such.

I just pity your poor struggling parents.
u no get brain, u wey no do Facebook and Bb9ja u get first class, u dis discourager
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by chewwie(m): 1:05pm On Dec 14, 2019
Jueds:
Pls I'm a student of Microbiology in one of the Nigeria universities. I had 2.80 as CGPA in my first semester in 100 level. And first class has been my goal. Can I still make it to the Top? Pls I need your advise. Because it is a technology school where I'm using 5yrs.
Where you asleep in your first year?
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by xcellinking(m): 1:09pm On Dec 14, 2019
Nah... U can't. Best is 2.2. if u r not careful Na 3rd class.
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by Bigcowhorn: 1:25pm On Dec 14, 2019
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OgaBuhari:
Tah! stop lying. that's i'mpossible
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Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by romeorailss: 1:32pm On Dec 14, 2019
Jueds:
Pls I'm a student of Microbiology in one of the Nigeria universities. I had 2.80 as CGPA in my first semester in 100 level. And first class has been my goal. Can I still make it to the Top? Pls I need your advise. Because it is a technology school where I'm using 5yrs.


Guy you can have first class , take this to the bank . But you must make sure you have nothing less than a 4.8 GPA in all your semesters .

During IT you can hit 5 dot. It's very easy to achieve for IT students .


But make sure you don't fall below 4.8 per semester hence fòrth and you will be there bro .
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by wizzy199: 1:35pm On Dec 14, 2019
like1:
It's possible but unlikely depending on how determined you are and if luck is on your side.

Four a four year course, you need these along the years: (3.0+5.0+5.0+5.0)/4.=4.5

Four a five year course, you need these along the years: (2.8+5.0+5.0+5.0+5.0)/5.=4.56

When I was in Uni for my undergraduate, mine was like this: (3.9+4.32+5.0+5.0)/4.=4.56
I doubt this, you can only get that 4.56 using this your calculation now, if your total credit unit all the semesters were the same. In most schools, 100 level always have the highest total credit unit, hence if you have a faulty foundation, you won't still make a good Gp cos the maximum points you'll earn reduces.
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by Spman: 1:44pm On Dec 14, 2019
me and u is exactly the same thing..
mine is 2.96 ,studying Mathematical sciences..
though as things stand now I am trying my best and working hard to attain 2.1...ah cannot come and kill myself bcus of first class ooo....
though they are yet to release second semester result sha
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by ugonna1054(m): 2:00pm On Dec 14, 2019
Yoo...ceteris paribus, you can still make first class.

Assuming you took and will be taking an average of 18 unit courses per semester up until the 10th semester, let's do some math;

Total number of units for 10 semesters will be 180 units

Now that you have 2.8gpa in ur 1st semester, we assume that you had 50 out of a possible 90 points
(50/18 = 2.777~ 2.cool

Now, for the remaining 9 semesters, a 5.0 gp in each semester till graduation will mean a total of (90 * 9 = 810 points) **remember straight As from ur 2nd semester to the last (10th) semester**

Summing it up, total points will become (810 + 50 = 860 points) and Total credit units will be (18*10 = 180)

Final Cgpa, given the above conditions will be (860/180 = 4.777 ~ 4.78). Meaning you don't necessarily have to make 5.0 in the remaining semesters to make a first class (4.5+), you can still afford a couple Bs and Cs.

**Tip**

1. => try avoiding >2 unit courses if you can (usually in electives) , better to have a B in a 2 unit than a B in a 3 or 4 unit course.

2. => As much as possible, try to to do more units (20, 21 units per semester) and study very well for it, doing more units has a way of absorbing poor grades, increasing overall CGPA if you do excellently well in them.....it can also bite you really if u mess up in them.

While in school i did more units whenever i had the opportunity, an average of 20 units per semester


So these answers your question, YESS, it's still very much possible to make a first class BUT with stellar performance throughout your remaining semesters....

Bonne chance !!!

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Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by Onos866: 2:02pm On Dec 14, 2019
Capital NO. I started with 3.71 now and ending with 3.58

My department don't have first class for the past ten years though.

Just try your best and go out with upper division.
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by madridsta007(m): 2:02pm On Dec 14, 2019
Jueds:
Pls I'm a student of Microbiology in one of the Nigeria universities. I had 2.80 as CGPA in my first semester in 100 level. And first class has been my goal. Can I still make it to the Top? Pls I need your advise. Because it is a technology school where I'm using 5yrs.

Target first class still. Realistically, you wont make it but it means that the least you will get is a 2.1.
Mathematically, it is still possible to make a First Class. However, 2.80 is a pretty low CGPA. It means that you had some issues which, if unsolved, may persist through out your stay in school. So realistically, it is unlikely you will end up with a 1st. Still try.

So take up the challenge and still target a 1st Class.
Ways to target a first class:

1. Put away all kinds of distractions: Take a "NO" stand to boyfriends/girlfriends/ zero social media usage/ limit the time you spend on your phone, chatting with friends etc. Again, STAY AWAY FROM BOYFRIENDS/GIRLFRIENDS.
2. Focus, work hard, study, read, research. Your walk henceforth should be triangulated: Home to School/Library to Church/Mosque.
3. Never, ever neglect God. Never ever.
4. Have a humble approach to life. To friends, colleagues, lecturers, etc.
5. Maintain a positive mindset regardless of issues and the rumours around. Stay positive.

I made a 1st Class (Mechanical and Production Engineering) so this is from my experience. All the very best.

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Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by ugonna1054(m): 2:02pm On Dec 14, 2019
Samueltemi337:
Even if you have 5.0 from now till you graduate you still won't make First Class
Liess
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by ugonna1054(m): 2:04pm On Dec 14, 2019
Onos866:
Capital NO. I started with 3.71 now and ending with 3.58

My department don't have first class for the past ten years though.

Just try your best and go out with lower division.
Uncle, don't use your own to judge others, Op can still make a first!
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by profMANNY: 2:09pm On Dec 14, 2019
Since its first semester 100level you can.
You just have to hit 4.80GPAs atleast continuously. Afterall you are aiming First Class not Best Graduating Student. So you should end up around 4.5 something.

Worst case scenario you get a 4.4 something. That alongside other side skills aside MCB, volunteering works and other leadership skills among others can give you a good international scholarship if that is what you wish for (P.S, these are needed even if you have a first class to get a scholarship).

Nowadays the good and well packaged CV and not the the boring dy/dx CV gives the scholarship.

This is hard work tho! All the best!!!

Now
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by Onos866: 2:09pm On Dec 14, 2019
ugonna1054:
Uncle, don't use your own to judge others, Op can still make a first!

Do you even know how they calculate CGPA ?
Or you think you can wake up one morning to get first class.

And meant upper not lower!
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by montumonami(m): 2:12pm On Dec 14, 2019
Yeah.. I'm a Mechanical engineering Graduate.. Please there's no such branch as Phone repairs in Mechanical engineering
Simplyleo:

For you to have moved from 2.5 CGPA in 200 level to 3.5 or above shows you were very determined and this should be a source of inspiration to our undergraduates whose hope must have dipped.

So you are a mechanical engineering graduate?

Pls I know of one man who claimed to be a mechanical engineering graduate with specialisation in phone repairs. Is there anything like that?

Myself and omenka need some clarification. undecided

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Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by VessyO: 2:18pm On Dec 14, 2019
First class is still possible for you. First make up your mind. Find what point you will make to get first class. Then give yourself at least 10 hours of studying everyday without stop and watch how your result will keep improving.
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by Memberclub(m): 2:24pm On Dec 14, 2019
Ay04z:
Simple Be scoring A in All ur course. Till u graduate. In worst case. Just 2 B. In all semesters. Read like mumu. Write every damn tin d lecturer is saying during. Lectures.
its still not possible
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by lloydhassan(m): 2:28pm On Dec 14, 2019
First class has been ur goal, but u ended up wit 2.8 first semester 100level...

Just forget it...
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by officialfestus(m): 2:34pm On Dec 14, 2019
HeadNigga:
Focus more on making it in life...
correct gee
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by costandi(m): 2:39pm On Dec 14, 2019
dejt4u:
No, you can't. You can still get 2:1 though through hard work
Stop misleading him. If he makes a minimum average of 4.75 CGPA in the remaining semesters, he'd make a first class.
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by Samueltemi337(m): 2:47pm On Dec 14, 2019
ugonna1054:
Liess
Let's do the calculation


2.80+5.0+5.0+5.0 = 17.8
17.8/4 = 4.45
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by profMANNY: 2:54pm On Dec 14, 2019
I think your statement is subjective.
Maybe "making first class" is making it in life for OP.
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by like1: 3:06pm On Dec 14, 2019
wizzy199:

I doubt this, you can only get that 4.56 using this your calculation now, if your total credit unit all the semesters were the same. In most schools, 100 level always have the highest total credit unit, hence if you have a faulty foundation, you won't still make a good Gp cos the maximum points you'll earn reduces.

I get your point, CGPA is a bit lesser but normally of the order of 10^(-2) if different weighing credit units are taken into account. Moreover the credit units are either 2 or 3. So averagely, that very simple illustration should be fine considering rounding off errors (2.8 can also be 2.8345667).
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by gabicon: 3:07pm On Dec 14, 2019
Jueds:
Pls I'm a student of Microbiology in one of the Nigeria universities. I had 2.80 as CGPA in my first semester in 100 level. And first class has been my goal. Can I still make it to the Top? Pls I need your advise. Because it is a technology school where I'm using 5yrs.

Yes it's possible but difficult, you will need to make a 4.75 GPA every semester for the remaining 7 semesters.
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by waletoke12345(m): 3:09pm On Dec 14, 2019
2ray4sure:


Done #200
thank you bros I got it I really appreciate you God bless you
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by OgaBuhari: 3:13pm On Dec 14, 2019
Tsolutionifede:
u no get brain, u wey no do Facebook and Bb9ja u get first class, u dis discourager
sharap
Re: I Had 2.80 As CGPA Can I Still Have First Class? by OgaBuhari: 3:17pm On Dec 14, 2019
waletoke12345:


thank you bros I got it I really appreciate you God bless you
thanks 2ray4sure but the guy go still go beg for another Thread because begging for Airtime dey him body.
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