The more semesters (or quarters) you have remaining, the easier it will be to raise your GPA. The fewer classes you have left, the more each grade will impact your overall GPA. To figure out if a 4.0 is attainable, you need to:
1. Calculate your total grade points: A 4.0 GPA means you earned 4 grade points per credit hour in all your classes so far. A 3.5 GPA indicates a lower total grade points per credit.
2. Determine your remaining credit hours: Find out how many credit hours you'll take for the rest of your college career.
3. Calculate the required grade points: To reach a 4.0 GPA, you need to calculate the total grade points needed at the end of your degree. This requires knowing the *total* number of credit hours you will have earned upon graduation.
4. See if it's possible: Subtract your current total grade points from the total grade points needed for a 4.0 GPA. If the difference is achievable with your remaining credit hours (earning all A's), then it's possible. If it's not, you can aim for a GPA above 3.5, which would still be an excellent accomplishment.
There are online GPA calculators readily available that can help you with this calculation. Just input your current GPA, completed credit hours, and projected remaining credit hours, and you can explore different scenarios to see if a 4.0 is within reach.