I have such a low GPA because at first, I wanted to be an Accounting major. For this major, I took Accounting 1 (which I hated and D'ed in) and because I took Calculus 1 (which I failed twice but only count as one F because its one subject). However, I have changed my mind about this and officially declared a major in Women's Gender Studies, and I am doing well in it (A's and B's).

I cannot retake D's at my school, but I am going to retake Calculus because I feel as if I can pass it. As of now, in the summer, I am self-studying and reviewing Calculus and Pre-Calculus material so hopefully I can get at least a C this third time.

I do NOT have a strong job history. I have only worked in a nursing home in high school, for about a year and a half, and that was through a school youth employment program I was qualified for, somehow. Its NOT that I do not care about getting a job. I've applied to others, but with no luck/calls back after interviews. Also, I am attending this Bloomberg LP career event, here in NYC next week because as I said, I care about myself and wish to succeed.

Also, I've C'ed a few core classes that everyone has to take.

I do not totally know what I want to do with myself yet after college, but I know that I want to go to the CUNY Graduate Center for grad school (I'm a CUNY student myself right now; Hunter College) and that I ideally would like to work in a big place, in a big organization, as my advisor for my major mentioned.

This GPA was just above a solid 2.0, after Fall 2014 and right before Spring 2015. I was on Academic Probation during the Fall 2014 semester from the Accounting and Calculus incidents, but I have gotten my GPA up from a 2.0 to a 2.2 and hope to climb higher and keep it up.

I will be a junior this coming fall semester.

How much hope is there for me, life and job success wise, honestly? What should I do for myself, aside from self-studying to pass Calc this time, as of now?

How about in general? How much hope is there for students who have been on Academic Probation like I have, generally speaking?

You have some, since you have quite some time left you can get it up to a 3 if you do really well in most of your classes from now on. If you keep up that rate of getting a .2 raise in a semester, you should be able to finish the next semester with a 2.4 or more if you try even harder.

Now that you are in something that's generally easier, the road should be a bit safer for you.

zanderlex : Yes I agree. However, lets suppose I dropped Calc next semester and the F is still in my GPA but I did well in all of my other classes. Would it seem shady and wrong to just put my major GPA on my resume and call it a day?

I can actually relate quite well to your troubles in this area. I currently only have slightly less than a 2.5 myself. GPA is used as an indicator from time to time, but if you graduate and get the degree, I don't feel like it'll be as big of a deal as we're led to believe. I've been on probation, had medical withdrawals, and am technically at the end of my 5th year with a semester to go, even changed major once.

As long as you work hard and excel in your new major, both the school and any future employer should be impressed with your performance. 
Would also like to add that my new major is Math with a teaching minor. If you want any help with calc, I find it quite fun. lol Good luck!

I don't think it would, a major is what matters the most, isn't it? So if its something smaller, it shouldn't have much of an effect if you just let it go that way.

Forgot to reply but thanks guys!

I would not think that your GPA should be a big focus when applying for Jobs after college for the type of jobs that you would be applying for.

That being said, I would focus on getting some job experience in fields that fit your future plans or your major. Having some experience will be more helpful than your ending GPA.

Unless you REALLY know what you want to do with your life then I suggest you just rest/travel/work for a while (or try to boost your GPA if it is possible). Going to college, especially with its prohibitive cost, is a big decision you MUST make sure will be profitable.

the minimum to get into any college is 3.0

Well, I got it up to like a 2.4 so far & I like my school, so I'm not trying to transfer. I'm gonna keep increasing it.

I wouldn't worry to much about your GPA but keep doing what your doing and making it rise if it's what you feel will work

Bintsy : Yea I need it to rise because I wanna go to grad school - thats why I'm retaking Calculus this coming semester - so I can replace the F