You have good things going for you. Is there anyway you can bust your butt and pull out with grades in the 3 range? I know the semester is getting close to over but you still have time. Personally, I wouldn't recommend dropping courses. Think about this, if you're presented with a problem, are you going to tackle it or run away from it? Not trying to be rude, but that is my theory, I have been in your situation, failing 3 courses at midterms, but studied and worked side by side with a tutor for the remainder of the semester, I have never received lower than a 2.0 in any course and it is because I didn't give up. I have had trouble with Math courses, having 30% in the class at midterms, but able to bring it up to a passing score was just a great feeling.
Plus, dropping your courses would cost you a lot of money and a waste of a semester. If you have a down semester, you can explain this in your app and it will be taken into consideration, as long as your remainding semesters are fine. I went to a workshop tonight and the professor talked about this, and how it is ok to mess up, give your reason, and move on.
1) See what is wrong, can you change it?
2) If yes, go talk to your professors immediately! Don't beg for a grade but explain your trouble and ask for advise, let them know that you are going to show them your true ability for the rest of the semester.
3) Work with a tutor at your school, they are free.
4) Go to professor's office hours, serves dual purpose, you get help and he/she knows that your trying
If you do these 4 things, I doubt you would receive a grade lower than a 2.0. Most professors will help you if they see major improvement in your grades. Such as ignore those first couple tests you didn't do well on, etc. But talk to your professors, they will be up front if they will help you or not. Such as, "I will take it into consideration" or "My grades are pretty straighfoward". If you have any questions, feel free to email me.
Michael
spike201 said:
does anyone have any advice concerning withdrawals from undergrad?
i am currently in my first semester of junior year in undergrad, following the premed courses. my gpa is a 3.37. i am facing some personal issues and consequently some bad grades that would significantly lower my gpa. i am considering withdrawing for the rest of this semester and getting my life back in order, but i don't want to ruin my chances of getting into a medical or dental school.
has anyone been through this??
