Advice on bouncing back from a murphy's law semester?

[senorsquishie]

---

Members do not see this ad.

.

 

[Catalystik]

If you can provide documentation (primarily for the illness), look into whether you can appeal for a retroactive withdrawal from your Chem class by talking to a dean or advisor. Sometimes universities do the right thing.

Secondary essays often provide an opportunity to explain a blip in your academic road.

You may need to wait until after senior year or after a fifth year to apply in order to get your GPA into a more competitive range. But no matter what, "making the mess right" starts with getting near-straight As from now on.

 

[senorsquishie]

Sorry to bump such an old thread, but I wanted to say thank you for the advice! My university just retroactively withdrew me from the class, and I would have never known it to be possible if you hadn't suggested it.

I can't thank you enough!

 

[Catalystik]

You're welcome. Sometimes schools do the right thing. I'm happy it worked out for you. What is your new GPA?

 

[senorsquishie]

Thought it would improve more, but it is now a 3.23. I do plan on staying another year to bring up my GPA.



Still a lot of ground to make up.

 

[Catalystik]

Still a lot of ground to make up.

Yes, but you're in a much better position. 👍