I was wondering if you would still be possibly considered a position as a teacher if you have good extra curricular activities, good letters of recommendation and a good overall GPA - 3.0 - despite having a F on your transcript?
2006-10-26 08:40:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
As with all things, I'm sure it depends. Any position anywhere that is actually going to be examining your college transcript, as opposed to just accepting that you have a degree, will obviously ask you why you got an F in anything.
Your answer then would speak volumes. Preferrably the last one.
"I liked the F as opposed to dropping last minute and taking the incomplete"
"I'm a mathematician, applying as a math teacher. What do I know of Jane Eyre?"
"My mom died mid - term, and I was deeply affected. Handling the funeral and the aftermath, I was unable to drop my classes before I received failing grades across the board."
2006-10-26 08:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by Gina S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An F looks pretty bad, but it will be a lot worse if you don't re-take the class. Try your hardest to get an A the second time around, that way the F and A will average to a C. They will look mainly at your overall GPA when you transfer. They want to make sure that you can handle the courses at Michigan State, which will be even harder than your courses at community college. It kind of seems unfair, I know, but in a way, its also unfair for them to admit you into Michigan State where you will just struggle with classes that are even harder. My advice: really make an effort to decide very early in the semester if a course is too tough, or if you can't take the workload. If there is any question in your mind, drop something. Trust your instinct on this, because it only gets harder to handle in the middle on the semester. (W's don't look that good either).
2016-05-21 22:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The official answer is "yes", but honestly it would depend entirely on the class and the reason for the grade. There's not really much reasonto have any F's on your transcript these days, since most colleges will allow you to drop before failing and/or repeat a course for a better grade.
2006-10-28 12:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by dmb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you need to keep in mind is that there are many other teachers who will also be applying for your position, and many of them do not have F's on their transcripts.
I would suggest retaking the class unless you are very good with interviewing.
2006-10-27 12:30:17 · answer #4 · answered by bulldoze2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep,
I got a F in math.
employers may ask for an explanation. have a kick a*s cover letter/resume and sell yourself.
2006-10-26 08:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by 123nickname123 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope not but probaly.Dont take much to be a teacher now a days.
2006-10-26 09:29:26 · answer #6 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the way many teachers teach you would think that is all they got on their grades. but you should check with the school district you want to teach at.
2006-10-26 08:44:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Think about what you want to teach though. You should be great for 5-12 year olds. (NOT that these teachers are any less intelligent - I am one - but the requirement tend to be less). Any one who really want to teach - should!
2006-10-26 08:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. If you graduated and are certified, is up to the school district to decide.
2006-10-26 08:43:13 · answer #9 · answered by Dentata 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it matters whether the class is required and whether you retake it.
2006-10-26 08:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋