* Use a college search engine. Many college search engines allow you to filter your search results by GPA. For example, the College Board's Big Future website allows you to search for colleges that accept students with GPAs of 3.0 or higher, 3.5 or higher, and so on.
* Visit the websites of individual colleges. Most college websites have information about their admissions requirements, including the average GPA of admitted students.
* Talk to your guidance counselor. Your guidance counselor can help you create a list of colleges that are a good fit for your academic profile, including your GPA.
Here are some additional tips for finding colleges that will accept applicants with given GPAs:
* Be realistic about your goals. If you have a low GPA, you may need to focus on colleges that are less selective. There are many great colleges out there that will accept students with GPAs below 3.0.
* Consider other factors besides GPA. Colleges look at a variety of factors when making admissions decisions, including your test scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and personal statement. If you have a strong application overall, you may be able to get into a college with a higher GPA requirement.
* Don't give up. If you don't get into your dream college, don't give up. There are many other great colleges out there that will be a good fit for you.