Have You Ever Gotten An F In College?

Question

How did you handle it? I never have....but uuumm this semester has not been going so well. I want to drop the class, but i'm afraid of the repurcussions. How can I bring up my GPA (which is in great shape) and get back on track at school? Will employers be turned off by the fact that I have that grade on my transcript?

I am not a slacker...well, I haven't normally been. However, I already have my first degree in English literature...and after Graduation, I decided to keep going for degree number 2. It's just that this time around, it's hard for me to stay focused, and I cannot work up any interest or enthusiasm for the courses I am taking.

Answer 1

Getting an F and how you can correct it varies from university to university. Sometimes, you are allowed to re-take any class you earn an "F" (but not a D, for some reason), and have that grade replace your old one. Other times, you'll have to retake it, and the new grade is taken into consideration. I highly recommend you talk to an advisor about your options in your particular university. From conversations with career counsellors, an F in a non-essential class is not very much to worry about. If it brings down your GPA, they tell you to just not mention your GPA in a resume (or as the saying goes, "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say it"). However, if it is in a very essential class for a job in question, employers may take notice, but chances arejust as good that they may ignore it. To get over getting a very bad grade, just understand that college can be hard, and sometimes we either overextend ourselves or fail to completely understand our abilities. Take it as a learning experience, but don't dwell on it as if you just destroyed your life. It may be hard to get over at first, but in time, you're sure to recover and get your GPA back on track.

Answer 2

In my first two years of undergrad, I got an F in a science class, I think it was Botany. I also got a D in Logic. It was highly unusual, but personal family medical circumstances really prevented me from focus and getting clear. I dropped the classes, suffered the financial consequences, and took time off to deal with the stuff. Then, I went back, retook the classes and did fine in them. The repercussions were that I lost money, I learned that I was human, that education is dependent on the student, and not everybody else, and that later down the road I would look at my transcripts and wonder what was going on in that point in my life.

I would change schools, get a degree, then another degree, and finally, end up with a graduate degree from a school doesn't give grades, but narrative evaluations. So, there's the irony. An F turned to a grade A education.

Take time for yourself; the fact that you walked into the doors of higher education means that you want it, and that life is taking a little toll on you right now. That want will be back. Good luck.

Answer 3

My advice to you is to devote most all of your free time for the remainder of this semester to studying, especially this class! Get a tutor as well! Very often another teacher (such as a tutor) helps a great deal, because you get individual instruction. Plus often the "way and manner" of a different teacher is what it takes, as there are many different methods of teaching. The method of teaching that works best for you may be with a different teacher.

Make the best of it! Study,and study hard! Get that tutor! Don't take the easy way out by dropping the class!

If you only make 1 D or C during college, that will not be a turnoff for an employer. If your other grades make up for it, the employer will understand. I think they look more at GPA than anything.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I got one F in college b/c I didn't go to class or do any work. I also had a problem with the professor. I didn't like the way he taught. So I thought that I would punish him by not doing any work (that was smart, right?). Anyway, I took responsibility for my actions - learned from the mistake & moved on. You can bring your GPA up by applying yourself & doing well in other classes. Make sure if you are having a problem or don't understand the work that you make your professor aware of this. Ask questions, get help from other students, whatever it takes. I am sure you don't want to be stuck there longer than you have to be! Employers don't typically look at individual grades.

Answer 5

Yes and I ended up graduating with a 3.3 average (not spectacular, but good enough for me). I don't know if you should drop the class, it depends on your relationship with your prof, your interest in the subject and the necessity of the course to your major. I think you can pull yourself out of it because you seem conscientious enough.

I also don't think employers look over each and every grade but your overall GPA , recommendations and extracurricular involvement. So I wouldn't worry about that so much.

I would talk to your prof and advisor and don't worry so much. I'm sure you'll do fine.

Answer 6

yeah, the last semester that i was in college i got a few F's, because at the time i was pregnant, and i was having a lot of problems, and ended up not going the last few weeks. i know i should have asked for an emergency withdrawl, but at the time, i just wasn't able to do it. if you don't think you'll be able to pass the class, drop it immediately, because you might not get a chance to drop it later.

Answer 7

No, I would withdraw from the class before the deadline rather than get an F on my transcript. And I don't think employers will see all of your grades unless you give them permission to request your transcripts.

Answer 8

I got 2 D's in one semester. I would call it my messed up semester. After that I just worked my butt off. I also realized that some classes just weren't for me. Just study hard, show effort in class, and talk to your professors. If you do bad on a test talk to the professor about what you got wrong.

Answer 9

I've never failed a class or course in my life.

As for employers, they do not see your grade transcripts. Some may ask to see your degree certificate, but not all. But I've never had any employer ask to see my grades.

Answer 10

D-

Al Gore got five Fs as a freshman.

You need to refocu how you do things and put education paramount