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go to blackboard (or w/e you have that gives info. on your classes and upcoming tests/quizzes and homework and stuff) and click family connections, it tells you your GPA and all that

BTW, i checked out Digipen, they require a 2.5 GPA in all classes and a 3.0 GPA in Math related classes, here's what they said (RTIS is the main thing for video game programming, just giving a heads-up if you plan to change your careers around) BFA is for drawing and all that, masters, is well, umm, earning your masters degree

Digipen requirements:

RTIS:

For the RTIS and Computer Engineering programs, we require at least a 2.5 grade point average in general studies, and a 3.0 GPA (B average) in mathematics courses. We also require certain classes to get in, such as Algebra, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. If possible, we strongly recommend that applicants for the RTIS or CE programs take through Advanced Placement Calculus, 12th grade Physics, and Computer Science, if your school offers them. Generally speaking, if you are serious about applying to these programs, then you should focus your studies on Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science.

BFA:

For the BFA program, we require a 2.5 GPA, but we also require a 10-20 piece portfolio that shows artistic talent in a variety of medias and styles. Fifty percent of the portfolio should demonstrate an applicant's artistic range and skill. Samples of animation, figure/animal studies, character designs, architectural renderings, landscape studies, sculpture, and painting are preferred. The second half of the portfolio must be drawings from direct observation. This work may not be from photos or other 2D reference or from the applicant's imagination. If necessary, DigiPen may request more samples for review. Color copies, photocopies, or photographs of the original pieces will be accepted as submissions will not be returned.

Additionally, International students must show proficiency in the English language, submit TOEFL scores if English is not their first language, and submit a financial responsibility form with supporting documents.


Masters:

Requirements for the Master's degree include completion of a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA, completion of the GRE General Test, and coursework or work experience in the following: data structures, algorithm analysis, and networking; hardware (computer architecture) and systems (principles of operating systems, compilers, and programming languages); theory (discreet math and theory of computation); computer graphics (basic undergraduate course); programming experience in a high level language; strong background in mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, and numerical computations). The Computer Science Subject Test is also required for applicants who do not have a Computer Science degree.


Could anyone explain to me what '2.5 grade point average in general studies' and a '3.0 GPA (B average) in mathematics courses' and such things mean? There are way more of those things in it, and I don't know those terms. Could anybody tell me what there are and how (and maybe where too) I can achieve them.

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All those things that they required (exept for the animation things) you should do either way on highschool. having a 3.0 gpa in mathematics means that during highschool you had around a b for mathematics. General studies i would expect for them to be English, History, Science, and Math all together.

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what they are pretty much saying is you need at least a 2.5 OVERALL and w/e math specific courses you have taken I.E. algebra, geometry, calc, pre calc maybe some trig, you need to have at least a 3.0 avg in that. Talk to a guidance counselor to see how youre doing.

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I'm currently in MAT217 freshman year in college >.< but my major is general business management.

oh sorry, i wasn't asking wtf they were saying, i googled it and some guy said this was his letter to Digipen and he didn't understand it and wanted some help lol

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"In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." - James Stewart

You know all Colleges/Universities set GPA rules and all these other rules. I'd say these are more of guidelines. If you feel like you don't meet the requirements go talk to a professor or counselor in person and they will do something for you. These sort of rules are always bent.

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We should all get together in the same college, bust out a new kickass game and become billionaires.

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yeah that would be awesome, 20 guys hanging out getting drunk compiling video games w00t

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you know what we should do? here's my game plan for the future, i'll work as a programmer for some odd years and make a million or 2 and if i ever meet you or something, wanna make our own company? lol, we can start it off small, just you and me, and some workers (only a few at first), we can do our ideas for a video game and set us off for over 200+ million for us both, we'll hire some people and make some more games, i'm thinking we have a building and alot of workers by then after i've made 500 million or more, i'm gonna chill out and travel, donating to charities, if i see a hobo i'll give them some money, i'll get wells built in Africa, i'll just go around helping places where it's needed

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"In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." - James Stewart

Keep dreaming!

it's actually an honest goal lol..just need ambition and determination and the diploma and smarts is all, you've got all the time in the world, so yeah, not impossible and it's reachable

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"In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." - James Stewart

It's not impossible, just not very probable at all imo. You're talking about becoming Bill Gates status, lol. Then again, I'm somewhat of a pessimist, you don't have to listen to me.

i just said it wasn't impossible and your saying so too lol, not impossible becoming the next Bill Gates or even more, but hey, who knows what the future holds for you

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"In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." - James Stewart

I know. :P I was just clarifying.

Sounds great but im still clueless.

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