I took intro to economics last term at community college and failed it. I was looking to transfer next fall and I'm curious to know if I should re-take econ. Would the F be erased?
2006-12-22 05:14:49 · 13 answers · asked by f0rrestcrunk 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Depends on the school policy, and is worth asking. I went to one school that didn't eliminate the old score, and one that did. Various schools have different rules on this policy. I would suggest you ask the administration.
2006-12-22 05:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it will be erased. You should have withdrew the course when there was time. If you are ever in a situation where you know you are getting an F withdraw the course. You will get like an I or something like that. I would talk to the school, or look on their website, they probably have their policies on that posted. I would suggest retaking the course if it was one you needed for your degree. Maybe even talk to a counselor to see what your options are, maybe there was a conflict with the instructor, maybe the counselor can tell you if you can get it erased.
Also, once you are accepted at another college, your old GPA will not count or matter. It's just a matter of getting accepted with that F on your record.
2006-12-22 13:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by Tara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weird that you should ask that question i just took a class that talked about failing a class my professor said you never want to recieve an F on your grades. An F follows you for ever! If ever you feel that you are going to fail any class it is best to drop that class and re-take it again later but never except an F. Also if you recieve financial aid than make sure that you attend the class at least 60% of the time before your drop to prevent a hold.
2006-12-22 13:20:11 · answer #3 · answered by forevernoemi's 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh .. something I am well versed in.
Some colleges (mine is one of them) has what is called "Academic Forgiveness Policy." You should look into this. What it means (for my school anyway) is that if I fail a class, and I retake it, I can apply for academic forgiveness.
They will no longer count the F any more, but it does still appear on the transcript unfortunately, but it won't count towards your GPA. My college allows students to do this for 4 classes or 18 hours, whichever is first.
You should ask your academic advisor, or check your college's student handbook or catalog, which should have more information.
Good luck!
2006-12-22 15:55:53 · answer #4 · answered by tifftheneutron 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not high school. You don't take classes and get a transcript with your grades. You pass and fail classes until you meet the requirements for a diploma. Your diploma says you have what it takes to do what you want to do. An F in a course don't mean anything. People quit things all the time in secondary education just to get better grades in things they care about.
2006-12-22 13:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by xxxfischerxxx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will always be on your transcript even if you retake the class. If it is not crucial to your program than no reason to retake it. You may think it looks good that you retook it and passed, but they really are not going to care especially if it is not a program requirement. Good luck!
Andrea
2006-12-22 13:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by mitchellar31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it won't ease it ... unfortunately.
However, if you retake it will show how well you did the the second time around. Even if you fail or received below average on your transscript, its better to have then too many Ws (withdrawals) More universities frown upon too many withdrawals thens Ds and Fs.
2006-12-22 13:20:09 · answer #7 · answered by rosie768 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no , everything that happens to u stays inm your permanent record, if u transfer the other college will read how u did and see ur permanent record, try to do a bunch of things to sort of cover up the failure, like community service and extra credit, alot.
2006-12-22 13:17:34 · answer #8 · answered by katykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only re-take it if you are sure you wont fail again and you NEED it for your major. It will still be on your transcripts either way.
2006-12-22 14:20:21 · answer #9 · answered by leahivan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would avoid flunking at a communtity college at all costs... these are generally aimed at proper college drop outs anyway, and the stigma held would be unbearable, unless you are transferring to a proper college, in which case I would lie and say you haven't been to community college at all
2006-12-22 13:18:03 · answer #10 · answered by Richard W 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋