Bad first semester

[Jza]

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Started this semester with a lack of motivation,causing me to end up with a 1.75. I thought a lot about it over winter break and realized that I could have done better and plan on doing just that next semester. I also decided that I still want to be premed.
Do I still have a chance of getting into medical school?

 

[HomeSkool]

Yes, you do, but you need to get your act together. Was this your first semester of college?

 

[Jza]

Yes, you do, but you need to get your act together. Was this your first semester of college?

Yes. I’m so disappointed with myself but I know that I can do better next semester

 

[HomeSkool]

Yes. I’m so disappointed with myself but I know that I can do better next semester

Use that disappointment to motivate yourself to improve your study habits and effort level. Don't use it to brutalize yourself.

Your academic career is just beginning, and you haven't done any damage that can't be repaired. If study habits or time management are the problem, get help at your school's learning or academic advising center. And just relax. Your future is still as bright as it ever was.

What classes/grades did you get? If you share that, I can tell you which, if any, courses you should repeat.

 

[Jza]

Use that disappointment to motivate yourself to improve your study habits and effort level. Don't use it to brutalize yourself.

Your academic career is just beginning, and you haven't done any damage that can't be repaired. If study habits or time management are the problem, get help at your school's learning or academic advising center. And just relax. Your future is still as bright as it ever was.

What classes/grades did you get? If you share that, I can tell you which, if any, courses you should repeat.

College success-C
English composition 1-C
College algebra-C
Intro to sociology-D

 

[HomeSkool]

College success-C
English composition 1-C
College algebra-C
Intro to sociology-D

Well, that first one's a bit ironic. 😛 But none of those should be repeated. Rules for repeating courses are as follows:

• C or better (prereq and non-prereq)
  • DO NOT retake. Adcoms will expect an A the second time through, and failure to earn one could actually harm your application.
  • If you want to go through the information a second time for MCAT prep or just your own knowledge and satisfaction, audit the course.

• C- or worse (prereq)
  • Retake. Many schools (consult MSAR for details) require at least a C to count prereqs as having been successfully completed.
  • Adcoms will expect an A on the retake, so pull out all the stops to make that happen.

• C- or worse (non-prereq)
  • DO NOT retake. Again, adcoms will expect an A. Don't risk it.

• Adcoms WILL NOT be impressed with an A on any retake. Their attitude will be, "Well, yeah, we'd expect nothing less than an A the second time they see the material." So there's nothing to be gained by retaking courses unless they're prereqs in which you earned C- or less.

Figure out how to manage your time, maximize your studying efficiency, and keep yourself motivated. Remember that semesters are several months long and you need to pace yourself so you don't burn out at finals time. Medical school is well within your reach. And here's a silver lining for you to consider: this happened during your first semester when you have the most time to recover! So don't despair and don't fret. Just seek out any help you need from academic advisors, and kick it up a few notches going forward. You can make this all work out fine.

 

[Goro]

Started this semester with a lack of motivation,causing me to end up with a 1.75. I thought a lot about it over winter break and realized that I could have done better and plan on doing just that next semester. I also decided that I still want to be premed.
Do I still have a chance of getting into medical school?

Yes. One bad semester donth not a transcript make.

Visit your school's learning or education center for help with time mgt, study skills, test taking tips, etc.