Advisory Marks Discussion

Advisory Marks are an approximation of the grades of a freshman midway into the semester. This is similar to what is often referred to as "class standing" back in the high school.

They are the weighted average of the course requirements that have been given so far (until the end of July). It measures your class performance and participation so far.

Grading System of the Loyola Schools:

Letter Grade	Number Equivalent	Range
A	4.0	92.00-100.00
B+	3.5	87.00-91.99
B	3.0	80.00-86.99
C+	2.5	75.00-79.99
C	2.0	68.00-74.99
D	1.0	60.00-67.99
F	0.0	Below 60.00
W	0.0	Below 60.00

Below is a sample computation for the advisory marks from last year:

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
LOYOLA SCHOOLS
Advisory Marks

Semester: First Semester, SY 2007-2008
Year/Course: 1 AB Com

Subject		Letter Mark	Numerical Equivalent	Units	Raw Score
EN11	Communication in English I Juarez, Ana Maria Concepcion	B+	3.5	3	10.5
LIT13	Introduction to Fiction Maramara, Melissa Vera	C+	2.5	3	7.5
MA11	Modern Mathematics I Teng, Timothy Robin	B	3.0	3	9.0
CH1	General Chemistry Lecture Peralta, David	B	3.0	3	9.0
CH2	General Chemistry Lab Sabulao, Clarisse Eileen	A	4.0	1	4.0
FIL11	Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan sa Filipino Banatin, Jeremy	B+	3.5	3	10.5
PE135	Intermediate Hip Hop De Mesa, Nathaniel	*	*	(2)	*
	Total:			16	50.5
	Quality Point Index (QPI):				3.16

To compute for your QPI:

1. Get the total of your Raw Scores (50.5 in the example).
2. Get your total units (16 in the example).
3. Divide total raw score by total number of units.
4. You get your QPI (3.16 in the example).

Some important notes:

• The required QPI to be promoted to second year is 1.80.
• If you want to be in the Dean's List, your QPI must be 3.35 and above.
• A grade of * (asterisk) means your teacher hasn't submitted your advisory mark yet.

Five points to improve your grades:

1. Don't be a procrastinator. Do work in advance. Set priorities and goals!
2. Don't be shy. Recite in class!
   
3. Take advantage of your prof's consultation hours. Consult!!!
4. Do group study!
5. If you're really dead meat, get help from outside (tutor, tutorial center, etc.)!