I hate myself for making this mistake?

Question

I graudate early from high school. I started college when I was 16 years old.

I thought college was going to be the same as high school. I failed two classes in the first semester. I wish I knew the things I know right now before. I'm 18 now.

I should've stayed in high school until I was 18. I should've applied a lot of scholarship while in high school because I had A's and B's there. I should've did research on How to succeed in college.

Right now, it's too late. Those two F's are in my transcript. I took those classes again and got a B.

But does that mean those two F's on my transcript is going to affect me for life and it's going to be hard for me to get accepted in my major and get a job?

Answer 1

This will not effect you getting a job at all. Besides you took these classes again and got a good grade and that shows that you did not give up. Everyone fails at something once in their life, we are not perfect so don't sweat it.

Believe me you will look back when you are in the working forces and see just how silly this all seems. Do not bring up your fail to anyone or they will see it as a weekness. If they ask about it just tell them you were young and you made a mistake because you were not ready at the time, but you too the class again when you were ready and that you think you achievments were great for your age and experience level.

Believe me, the only thin you really need to know now is how to sell yourself, thats basically what you need to do at a job interview.

Answer 2

Look into having the Bs replace the Fs. The Fs may disqualify you for the pickiest of scholarships, societies or majors in the pickiest of colleges, but it is far from a major mishap. Get a good faculty adviser who can help you best navigate the college bureaucracy (and replace those Fs), and insist on another if they don't pay attention to you when you call or are otherwise not available. You (or someone) is paying for their attention to your education. Get to know the major players (Dean, prominent faculty, department secretaries) in your major or intended major. Some of them will help you more than others. If you have a good department, they will look out for you.

There is no true "permanent record." In my experience, very few folks have been interested in my college grades or even GPA. I believe they will be the most meaningful to you in getting into competitive grad programs or other highly academic pursuits.

A friend of mine used to ask me this, "What do they call the student who graduates last in her class in medical school?".

The answer?

"Doctor."

Answer 3

I do not think it will effect you. I know a person who had a 4.0 when she graduated college. Her brother barely graduated ...he had the lowest gpa possible in order to graduate. Well, she is so ticked off. She worked hard and studied while her twin brother partied and he makes 2X the money that she does. Doesn't seem fair does it? She has come to the conclusion that your gpa doesn't really matter...it is having that degree that does.

Answer 4

everyone realises the benefit of hindsight at some point during their lives, so dont worry about the 'if only i knew that now'. you have rectified your mistakes by resitting the subjects and passing well, this is not going to haunt you forever, if anything it shows a resilient , positive, never give up attitude that employers and others will respect

Answer 5

I find it hard to believe that anyone who was accepted into college at 16 has that kind of bad grammar.

Answer 6

I wouldn't worry about the f's we all make mistakes. it is how well you imporve that everyone looks at. And thank you for asking this question as maybe it will help others learn from your mistake.