i always have been a very good student and will try my hardest to get straight A's next semester. this is my first semester in college. i am worried that i am no longer going to be able to obtain the job in which i want. i know it will take hard work and am willing to put in the effort. i went to college and wanted to have fun because i always lived at home with my parents before this and felt free to do whatever i wanted. i made some friends that most likely are in the same boat as me when it comes to their grades, however i do not see them pulling their grades up. i know i can not hang out with these people or else i will "relapse" again next semester.
Basically i would like to know that after screwing up REALLY bad this first semester would i still be able to become anything that i want. If i decide that i want to go to law school or perhaps med school would this still be possible if my grades from next semester on are stellar??
2007-12-20 02:23:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes, if you turn things around dramatically, you still have a chance to get into a professional school. The first semester of college is a difficult transition for some people, and everybody knows that. However, you really do need to turn things around.
It is good that you recognize that the people you hung out with held you back and change that. However, I would also suggest that you get some help on your study skills this next semester. If your school has a learning center, make good use of it. Too many students who do poorly just say, "I'm going to try harder." While that is admirable, I find that often it is the student's approach to studying, and not just the time they put into it, which was deficient, and working harder and more just doesn't fix the problem.
2007-12-20 03:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people perform poorly their first semester, I certainly did, but not to the degree that you did. I hope reality has hit in, and you now know that college is HARD. You can't screw around and waste time. You can't make a habit of partying until 3 am, and expect to get good grades. It's not like high school AT ALL. So you are really going to have to CHANGE. I grew up with protective parents and that's why I thought the party scene was amazing, until I saw my grades. Then I remembered: my primary goal is to do well and get a degree. That is your goal too. You are going to have to make some friends who are more motivated and have their priorities straight, and always put books before friends. Books before friends. That should be your new mantra. I had to put in SO MUCH MORE time and effort. As are extremely hard to get in college. And pre-med's not easy! You should make a decision as soon as possible if you're choosing between medicine or law (if you want to stop wasting time and graduate on time) because they are two completely different areas of study. If you are going for law, frankly it's easier because you can major in something like political science and there are no pre-law requirements. But admission to law schools... still tough. And on the other hand, do you realize what medicine takes? You are going to have to take pre-med classes your first couple of years in college: calculus, chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, physics. Oh and you have to do well in them too. As and Bs. In addition, you have to choose a major (biology and chemistry are the most popular since the pre-med classes are more or less the prerequisites for the major, and you don't have to worry about taking extra classes....but it doesn't matter really what your major is as long as you do well). 3.5 is considered competitive for medical school, and you have to take the impossible admission test called the MCAT that covers all your pre-med subjects. Oh and then you have to get admitted and the competition in the US is cutthroat.
This is not to discourage you but to give you a reality check. I would sit with your adviser when you go back next semester and talk about what subjects you like, what you're good at, what your interests are, and make a decision based on that.
But you gotta make the change. And it's not just knowing that you have to change. It's actually DOING it.
Good luck to you!
2007-12-20 04:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by oceano 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you have a good grasp on your major malfunction. So next term you'll avoid those slackers and focus on your studies. You might consider making a few other adjustments; use your school's tutoring services, join a study group for each class, join student organizations that will be related to your course work.
Sounds to me like you don't have a clear career goal. Take the time to get involved with your college's career counseling office; they can help you clarify that goal, and it will help you focus your studies and choose a major that will get you there. Once you know precisely what goal you're working toward, it makes more sense to do the work.
Now, I'll attest that I once came within 0.05 points of academic probation--and then I got serious, and eventually pulled my GPA up to the point where, along with my GRE scores, I was accepted eagerly into an MA and a PhD program. So your goals are not lost to you at this point; hit the dean's list next term and your GPA will look average, keep in up for six more semesters and it will look shiny and strong.
Consider repeating the courses you failed--most colleges will let you repeat and will count only the higher grade you earned toward your GPA--that strategy can fix up a weak GPA fastest of all.
2007-12-20 02:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does being of Asian decent have to do with this question? But yes, do well and avoid future F's and you can get into a good state college
2016-05-25 04:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first semester is always a big deal. It's the first time most ppl are away from home and acting as adults. You have to be your own boss now instead of relying on your parents to tell you to buckle down and study. You live in learn. I walked away from college my first year with a GPA of 1.27. I laugh about it now, because I've greatly improved. It happens a lot.
2007-12-20 02:28:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lady blah blah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll still be possible for you to go on to grad school, but you've put yourself at a serious disadvantage. Fortunately, you're aware of this, so you can start working to fix it. Consider retaking the classes you failed, particularly if they relate to your future plans. Your instincts that you need to find a more studious social group are good; if you need additional support, don't be afraid to talk to your professors during office hours or get tutoring. And remember that it's okay to have fun and enjoy your independence - you just need to know when to stop.
2007-12-20 02:34:10 · answer #6 · answered by MM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably retake those classes. At my school if you retake a class your new grade replaces the old one. I think at some schools they would average the two. Either way that'll help your GPA. If you can get the grades totally replaced then you really don't have much to worry about, just making up the credits.
2007-12-20 02:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by Boston Three Party 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Persuing these high profession jobs with an F is not acceptable. Your grades will be evaluated and if it does not meet academic standards, you maybe forced to withdraw from your program. I strongly suggest you make up the two classes over the summmer. Check and see if its available.
2007-12-20 02:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is not good, work harder.
2017-04-15 23:24:23 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion to you is to get your act together. Your parents and whomever you got a financial loan from are not paying for your "education" for nothing. Stop slacking. You are wasting EVERYONE's money.
You will have time to redeem yourself, as long as your parents still want to pay for your schooling.
Stop being a jerk.
2007-12-20 02:28:02 · answer #10 · answered by Björn M 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋