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How do you explain a low grade on your transcript on a secondary question... without coming off as making an excuse or whiny?
Whats the best way?
Whats the best way?
explaining low grades
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I'd say only address it when directly asked. In the words of LizzyM, you don't go on a first date and point out a zit on your face.
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what do you mean
could you please elaborate
i dont know why that angry smiley is there
im not angry lol
could you please elaborate
i dont know why that angry smiley is there
im not angry lol
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For example, UCF COM's secondary asks:
If you have experienced academic difficulties while in college, please briefly explain the circumstances and provide information about any grades below "B minus" or course withdrawals.
I received a C+ in two courses...
If you have experienced academic difficulties while in college, please briefly explain the circumstances and provide information about any grades below "B minus" or course withdrawals.
I received a C+ in two courses...
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For example, UCF COM's secondary asks:
If you have experienced academic difficulties while in college, please briefly explain the circumstances and provide information about any grades below "B minus" or course withdrawals.
I received a C+ in two courses...
OK, what were the circumstances surounding those C+ courses. Why did you get C+?
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I sincerely tried my best in the courses but I could not earn As in the class... I would honestly study over 4 hours a day for these classes
During the majority of the course I earned consistent Bs... but the final was very hard and I got a C-... so that brought me to a C+
Also it was the same semester that I transferred schools
During the majority of the course I earned consistent Bs... but the final was very hard and I got a C-... so that brought me to a C+
Also it was the same semester that I transferred schools
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thanks
what if one of the C's was in a science class?
what if one of the C's was in a science class?
This is one thing I will have to do as well, because I am retaking a bunch of science courses I didn't do well in my first 2 years of college.
Basically, it helps a WHOLE lot if you show an increased trend in your GPA so that it demonstrates that you got your act together.
My reason was this - explaining C's and C+'s, and when I retook I got A's.
I came out of high school as one of the top in my class, and from my standpoint I never had to try over and above to achieve the best grades in the class. It was something that came naturally and I was successful floating by on my knowledge until college began. In my first year of college, I did the same thing as I did in high school and realized that it didn't work out so well for me. The transition into college was something that I personally was not ready for. It took me awhile to finally gain the study habits that I needed in order to be the top student in my class, but once I realized the right strategy things started working out. So, in essence, I had to learn and implement the study habits that I never had in high school, and I've grown a great deal since freshman year in terms of maturity and responsibility when it comes to courses. Once I figured out a good study strategy, I went back and retook some science courses as well as tested myself with new upper level science courses, and I did just fine - proving to myself that this wasn't necessarily a problem with my intelligence or determination, but just in the quality of my study habits - which have greatly improved.
Stress personal growth and that you are more mature and responsible from the situation you were in.
Basically, it helps a WHOLE lot if you show an increased trend in your GPA so that it demonstrates that you got your act together.
My reason was this - explaining C's and C+'s, and when I retook I got A's.
I came out of high school as one of the top in my class, and from my standpoint I never had to try over and above to achieve the best grades in the class. It was something that came naturally and I was successful floating by on my knowledge until college began. In my first year of college, I did the same thing as I did in high school and realized that it didn't work out so well for me. The transition into college was something that I personally was not ready for. It took me awhile to finally gain the study habits that I needed in order to be the top student in my class, but once I realized the right strategy things started working out. So, in essence, I had to learn and implement the study habits that I never had in high school, and I've grown a great deal since freshman year in terms of maturity and responsibility when it comes to courses. Once I figured out a good study strategy, I went back and retook some science courses as well as tested myself with new upper level science courses, and I did just fine - proving to myself that this wasn't necessarily a problem with my intelligence or determination, but just in the quality of my study habits - which have greatly improved.
Stress personal growth and that you are more mature and responsible from the situation you were in.
so... I went from a 3.1 freshman year and jumped about .2 each year thereafter. I earned 2 C's. I was thinking of discussing the upward trend and poor grades freshman year, but I don't have any real excuses except for new environment, didn't adjust well, wasn't focused... blah blah. Should I discuss even though they just say discuss poor grades?
