I feel like I'm never gonna get any A's

[thisismyacct]

Hi everyone, I'm the person with the low GPA trying to turn it around. In the spring I got my stuff somewhat together and was able to get a DECENT GPA, as I had around a 3.30. This semester I'm retaking 2 of the pre-reqs I did poorly in, cell biology and lab (first upper level bio classes), and a couple of liberal arts classes.

I feel like no matter what I do I'm never going to get good enough grades. We took our first test in chem in October, the class average was a 50 and I got a 70. I got a 74 on the homework set because I legit had stuff come up and couldn't devote a lot of time to it. the quizzes and other little stuff barely affect my grade so I only have a 71/72 with the 2nd test upcoming.

I'm getting my butt handed to me in cell biology because I don't know how much to study and what exactly to study so I only have a C- in the class. the content itself is not that difficult, I just don't know how much of everything I should know and I feel like the professor would see me as a ***** if I went and asked him these questions.

I don't know what to do in my situation. Any advice?

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[digzthis]

The solution is simple, more effort. I always find these posts funny cause I think everyone knows what they need to do. Know everything and then taper back from there.

 

[MLC45]

I doubt the professor is going to think you’re a *****. But even if he does, it’s not like you’re going to see him again after this class. Go talk to him, unless you’re okay with getting a C-.

 

[PharmLifeWoot]

B's get degrees... so do C's and sometimes D's... but F's doesn't rhyme so it doesn't apply.... -drops the mic-

 

[I-hate-alginate]

Talk to your professor and in most cases, knowing the powerpoints well enough will get you an A... no tricks here.

 

[Michael_Scott]

I used to be terrible during my first couple years in college then I started talking to other smart kids and the professors and learned "how to study" and what to study. This was so important in my growth as a student!
Doing fundamental things like having a strict schedule, testing myself/practice tests etc was what changed things for me and I went from a D,C,B student to an A student and to dental school.

 

[thisismyacct]

I doubt the professor is going to think you’re a *****. But even if he does, it’s not like you’re going to see him again after this class. Go talk to him, unless you’re okay with getting a C-.

Getting less than a B is the last thing I want, and I might take an upper level elective with him again next semester. And he's the head of the bio department so that puts more pressure on me haha

 

[thisismyacct]

B's get degrees... so do C's and sometimes D's... but F's doesn't rhyme so it doesn't apply.... -drops the mic-

and A's get Acceptances.

 

[thisismyacct]

I used to be terrible during my first couple years in college then I started talking to other smart kids and the professors and learned "how to study" and what to study. This was so important in my growth as a student!
Doing fundamental things like having a strict schedule, testing myself/practice tests etc was what changed things for me and I went from a D,C,B student to an A student and to dental school.

what else did they recommend?

 

[Michael_Scott]

what else did they recommend?

i forget it was a while back. you need to talk to your professors and other students who did/are doing well.

 

[Faefly]

Can't you, for example, search online for Cell biology lectures and notes.

I always do that when I study for a class, I don't depend on my professor only. I search for other resources online.

There are tons of online courses and youtube videos that makes taking an A easier!
You still have to work hard!

Here is a start.

Lectures at Yale
Cell Biology Lecture Study Notes - Lecture notes, lectures 1 - 12 - 300816: Cell Biology - StuDocu


And you need to go to your professor's office hours and ask questions always.


How are you gonna a get LOR if you don't go to the professor room every now and then?

Something useful is to be a member at Chegg so you can get the solution for your textbook or ask questions there.
Many students neglect the questions at the end of each chapter.
They are important.

 

[smallfries2005]

 

[deleted767916]

Hi everyone, I'm the person with the low GPA trying to turn it around. In the spring I got my stuff somewhat together and was able to get a DECENT GPA, as I had around a 3.30. This semester I'm retaking 2 of the pre-reqs I did poorly in, cell biology and lab (first upper level bio classes), and a couple of liberal arts classes.

I feel like no matter what I do I'm never going to get good enough grades. We took our first test in chem in October, the class average was a 50 and I got a 70. I got a 74 on the homework set because I legit had stuff come up and couldn't devote a lot of time to it. the quizzes and other little stuff barely affect my grade so I only have a 71/72 with the 2nd test upcoming.

I'm getting my butt handed to me in cell biology because I don't know how much to study and what exactly to study so I only have a C- in the class. the content itself is not that difficult, I just don't know how much of everything I should know and I feel like the professor would see me as a ***** if I went and asked him these questions.

I don't know what to do in my situation. Any advice?

Well, I wasn't in the exact same shoes as you but I can kinda relate. I did very well my first year at college, I was pretty much a 4.0 student. My second year something happened to me and I got really depressed; I did extremely poorly and now my gpa is a 3.4.

I felt like you too, I just couldn't get my mind to work the way it did before, I couldn't focus, lose motivation etc. The new semester came and I was able mentally fortify myself and became independent from prescribed medication. What helped me is that I do a little bit everyday, instead of having a "hell week". It's working out really well for me and I'm back to my old self; I got a 96 on my last upper bio exam when the average was 70 and in my upper level physics I've gotten only 100 percents. In fact, I'm going to start re-reading my biochem notes right now lol.

You can do it! I believe in you!