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Understanding USC's abbreviation: GOA ?

I came across the abbreviation 'GOA' related to USC, and I'm not exactly sure what it stands for. Can someone help me understand what it means in the university context? Thanks!

7 months ago

GOA stands for "Grade of 'A'" in the context of USC (University of Southern California). This abbreviation primarily refers to the grade that students receive in their courses. An "A" grade represents excellent performance and mastery of the course material. In many US colleges and universities, getting an "A" grade is often equated to achieving a 4.0 on the

7 months ago

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