Why is college harder than high school and how can i improve my failing gpa?

Answer 1

college is harder than high school because:
1. college education is obviously higher level education
2. in high school the teachers assign you homework on a regular basis which makes you practice what you're learning, but in college, the majority of classes you take expect you to study on your own and reproduce the material on midterms and finals. if practice makes perfect, then homework is practice and in college you don't get much of that.
3. in high school you're expected to go to class and you're punished for not attending classes. In college you have you're own schedule and there is no tardy monitor to check on you everyday. most of the time you stay up all night playing video games or partying and end up missing half your classes every semester. learning is harder when you don't go to class therefore you're grades drop

If you take into account all these things. here are a few suggestions.
1. find out what areas you're lacking in (are you sleeping too late, not going to classes, not catching up on your assignments in time, cramming all the time)
2. commit to attending all your classes this/next semester
3. after each class review your notes and mark the items/material you don't understand
4. do each weeks assignments that week instead of putting it off till right before midterms/finals
5. review each weeks material for each class at the end of the week and email or meet with your TA/prof to go over things that are too hard for you.

if you do this consistently it actually end up saving you time and giving you time to do more things because
1. you're caught up on your school work
2. you won't have to waste time looking for answers to things on your own when you're cramming for tests
3. you won't be as stressed or burdened allowing you to be more relaxed

Answer 2

The first thing is to be honest with yourself and see if you are doing the right things and taking the right classes. I graduated #2 at my high school and discovered that I was not ready for college work. Not only did I not know the things that other students knew, but I had no real study skills. Also, I wasn't used to the freedom, and in college there are always plenty of ways to use up your time.

Don't do what I did, which is to have several poor starts before I finally figured out that I needed skills, Go see a councilor and BE HONEST about your problems. They are professionals, and the whole system wants you to succeed - it's why they go to work every day. Doing poorly is a waste of your time and money, so do it now! If you need to take remedial classes, so be it. Ignorance is not a crime, and what is is.

It took me ten years, but after finally going to a junior college to get the basic skills I needed, I went on to be a roaring success in my upper division classes and eventually went on to graduate school. I enforced discipline by treating school like a job, on campus at 8 and off at 5, with all the time in between classes studying, but I think everyone has their own path to success. I have a favorite saying; "Action is the antidote to despair." Get moving!

Answer 3

Speaking as a college professor, I think the main reason why college is harder is because you're not treated like a child anymore.

You don't have to come to class if you don't want to because we won't chase after you. You won't simply slide by without working hard. You'll have more reading to do. And we won't tolerate the "nonsense" and "attitude" from students in the classroom. If we choose to throw you out, we're free to do it. In other words, we expect you to behave professionally or there will be consequences. You're there to learn, not to disrupt class!

Now regarding improving a failing GPA, let me offer these pieces of advice.

1) Don't be afraid to ask for help! Asking for help doesn't mean you're "stupid," but rather is the mature and adult thing to do. An employer wants someone who asks for help rather than just messes up.

2) Attend class regularly so you don't fall behind or miss things. In my classes, I often use in-class assignments as an incentive to come to class. Miss a class where I had one of these, and you cannot make it up!

3) Pay attention at all times so you don't miss anything and can fully comprehend things.

4) Don't be afraid to participate in class. We like students who are engaged in class, and often will help you develop your communication skills by calling on you and/or having you get involved in discussions and/or group activities.

5) Keep up with class lectures and the readings.

6) Take advantage of your school's tutoring or learning center, fellow classmates, and anybody else available to offer you assistance. Many successful students form study groups and help one another master things.

Answer 4

Obviously college its harder because is the next step to high school, and you can get a higher GPA by taking basic classes like advance english, or math so you can get better grades and a higher gpa

Answer 5

In high school you are given direction and guidance at every step. In college you are expected to keep up on your own without any urging. If you don't, you will fail.

Studying will help your GPA, if you can apply what you have learned.

Answer 6

High school is for children, college is for adults. You can improve your GPA by getting help with the concepts that are giving you difficulty and by rereading material and getting more practice with problem solving.

Answer 7

College should be harder than high school...it's higher education. College isn't for everyone. Study! Ask your professors for help....see if they have teachers assistants to help you. Hire a tutor. A college degree is a big deal because it isn't easy.

Answer 8

I don't know why you are failing....but I would say get a tutor and see if that helps? They have academic support groups where you can have essays read and things before you hand them in too....I guess try study groups...spend time in to work a lil harder, and if you party stop for a while.

Answer 9

College is not harder, it's just very different. You should speak to your professors. Go to them with questions. Once they see how important their class is to you they give you the best grade they can. Also, most colleges have free tutoring. Finally, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Do your work on time, go to class, relax on the weekends and youll be just fine.

Answer 10

Start going to see your professors during office hours, review your class notes and readings everyday, form study groups, get a tutor for subjects that are very difficult for you. Also visit the academic support center at your institution and see what assistance they may be able to provide you with.