I am in my 3rd year of college right now - business major...I have a 3.3, mostly A's and B's, and 2 C's...BUT I think I'm going to fail one of my classes this quarter and it's making me really depressed...the class is just really tough to me for some reason...I study hard but I still can't seem to do well on the tests...has anyone ever failed a college course? what did you do?
2007-10-31 14:53:12 · 7 answers · asked by puffer fish 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Not quite.
In my case, when I was a freshman at 2 community colleges,
one local and the other one far off, some of the courses I took
I was failing in them but I dropped them and received a "W"
(withdrawl), so that I wouldn't get 'F's on my record.
At the local community college, during my 1st semester (fall),
I took biology (botany, the first half of bio.). I was doing miserably, I was there for a little while and I got 'F's on 2 tests that I took. The teacher was a joke. A tough teacher is one
thing but this was ridiculous. Anyway, after the 2nd test, I
dropped the course.
I also took college algebra, my 1st semester. I didn't do as bad as I did in biology but I was still failing. So, after 2 or 3 tests (all of which I failed), I dropped the course.
A few years later, at the community college that is far away from where I live, one of the courses I took was chemistry
(general chem., I believe). Anyway, I failed my first test and then when it was time for the 2nd test, I just didn't bother to take it, because I knew that I would've failed it. Anyway, that
day, I dropped the course.
So, I have had my share of courses that I was failing.
Of the courses that I just mentioned, I re-took college algebra........3 times! The 2nd time, I finished the semester and got a 'D', still poor but better than the previous semester.
This was during the spring term. Finally, during the 1st summer term (there were 2 summer terms, I just attended the first term) I took college algebra for the 3rd and, thank goodness, the final time. I got a 'B' in it. I also re-took freshman English (1st freshman course, composition & rhetoric). I took it the previous spring semester and got
a 'D' in it. So, I took it, again, during the 1st summer semester and got a 'C' in the course.........not a great grade but it was fair.
So, as you see, while I did do terribly in some courses, I stuck it out, applied myself, studied hard and it paid
off.
I know college can be extra-tough, sometimes. Just do what I did ---- study hard, apply yourself, etc. You're a smart kid. I know you'll make it.
Good luck and God be with you.
2007-10-31 17:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have, I dropped the course and then I did an audit. I took the course again and got an A. Took me 3 semesters. :)
2007-10-31 15:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by Crazy Train 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yes. Unfortunately, I failed several. I have health problems that caused that, so I do know what to do about it. First, speak to your academic counselor for the formal school policy. Most likely they will have you drop the class and re-take it later. The second time around usually does the job. You might check to see if there is a prerequisite to that class that would help you build skills to help you.
Don't fret, it really won't hurt you in the end.
2007-10-31 15:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're convinced you're going to fail, it's better to drop the class if you can do so without having it recorded as an "incomplete". The rules on this vary by school, so check.
Perhaps the reason you're struggling with this class is because you need to study smarter, not harder. Do you have a study method that you consistently use? You should. Find a good study method and faithfully use it for all your classes. You'll find that you'll study better and be less stressed. You can concentrate on the material, not having to figure out the best way to study it.
There are many good study methods out - just do a Google search and you'll find a lot. If your basic problem is with studying and retaining your textbook material (which is a very common problem), here is a particularly good system for that: http://www.study-like-an-expert.com
Good luck.
Tom
2007-10-31 16:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I failed organic chem...just audit the class and take your time to make up your mistakes
2007-10-31 15:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just drop it and take it next semester.
2007-10-31 14:56:14 · answer #6 · answered by ammaryusuf 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, I took it again, got a tutor and passed. my parents are still ticked they had to pay the extra money ten years later.
2007-10-31 14:56:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋