I started did fail a grade but I have been getting mostly As and Bs eversince. I want to go to college but I'm thinking that since I did fail a grade it will seriously hurt may chances.
2007-02-12 07:26:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You will be fine in college. I would start out at a Community College that way you can get a high GPA and then transfer to a four year school. This makes it easier to get into a nice school, although failing a grade shouldn't even change your chances of getting into a good school! Good luck!
2007-02-12 07:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do your best, and graduate from high school. Divide your colleges into 3 different groups:
1) Sure shot local/state colleges,
2) Slightly more competitive, but good education colleges.
3) Your "one in a million dream colleges" (the OMG I need that scholarship to go to)-college group.
Now, the worst thing they can tell you is "No, kid, we don't want you." Don't worry, even if you get accepted into group #3, you have money concerns. Then you have group #2, which will give you a damned good education. And even if that group doesn't pull through, because of (grades, money, police record, whatever), you can always go to your local community college group #1. Don't tell group #1 "I'm not going" unless you know you have the money and an acceptance letter for either #2 or #3.
2007-02-12 07:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
verify with your particular corporation. some will replace the F or D with the better grade earned; i've got considered some take an usually happening of the better grade and the decrease grade. some would positioned the failing grade into the calculations. in case you sense strongly that the decrease grade is a topic for you long term, you may often petition to have the grade dropped out of your transcript or replaced to a W. this would contain getting signatures from instructors, branch chairs or deans, and you will't do it positioned up-commencement, so shelter it nicely earlier submitting for commencement. solid good fortune!
2016-11-03 06:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a senior in high school this year, and I know a bunch of kids that I've been to school with over the past few years who failed the grade above me are getting into colleges. So don't give up...you've still got as much of a chance as anyone. :]
2007-02-12 07:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do not consider a failing grade in one class early in your academic career an obstacle in going to college.
Actually, it may work in your favor because, if you continue to make A's and B's during your time in school. You are showing to college admissions reviewers you have a history of learning from your mistakes and improving yourself as an individual.
2007-02-12 07:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by idahdespida 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It may hurt your chances at getting into some colleges, but not all. Explain the grade in your application essay and add things like "this failure, although a great disappointment, has taught me many valuable lessons..." (then expand on that).
2007-02-12 07:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by Signilda 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on which class it and when you received that mark. If it is outside your major or very early in your secondary education it will etend to overlooked. Mostly A's and B's will get you in. Many states require the state institutions to let you in, they do not have to let you stay though.
2007-02-12 07:33:03 · answer #7 · answered by bigjohn B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah u can definatley still get into college, i did
2007-02-12 07:34:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can...you might have to go take community college...so that you can go to a uc
2007-02-12 07:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by dustine a 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋