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The relationship between extracurriculars and GPA

How do extracurriculars impact gpa?

How do extracurriculars impact gpa?

The average GPA for participants of extracurriculars was 3.456, while non-participants of extracurriculars had an average GPA of 2.578, showing that extracurriculars have a positive impact

Extracurriculars helps with better time management, self-discipline, and stress reduction.

The need for balance within extracurriculars

But doN't extracurriculars take up too much time from your schedule Where you can be studying instead IN ORDER TO GET A HIGHER GPA?

It can be a common idea that extracurriculars take up too much that can be utilized for studying. However, the right balance of extracurriculars should not overlook your studies and can have positive impacts on time management. The time limits that extracurriculars create force students to develop better time management skills that reduce procrastination, manage stress, and increase engagement towards your studies.

Why do you need balance? Too much involvement in extracurriculars (more than 10 hours) can be overwhelming, and lead to students being overcommited, which cause your studies and sleep to be sacrificed. The time to rest as well as be focused on your studies are crucial for engaged behaivor at school.

Source of data: https://www.ucop.edu/institutional-research-academic-planning/_files/extra-curricular-participation-and-student-success.pdf