How do I explain C's during interviews?

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I made 3 C's during my freshman and sophomore years but I took summer classes and worked hard after that so I was able to bring up my GPA to 3.7. How would I explain that? I don't have a valid reason, I just didn't study

 

[Hitmann]

Just admit you were "struggling" in those 3 classes but have been working hard to improve since then. 3 C's to a 3.7 is pretty impressive anyway.

 

[piii]

Take responsibility and don't make excuses. Say you were immature and didn't have your priorities straight. Then comment on how you changed and improved. Don't be an idiot, study.

 

[GrapesofRath]

First off there's a good chance they won't even be brought up or if they are in very brief passing.

But if it is brought up, it's really not that hard to answer.
1) Acknowledge responsibility for prior poor grades
2) Talk about what you did to turn your performance around and what you gained in the process.

There are far bigger flaws an applicant, even a competitive one can have, then a few underclassmen C's with a 3.7 overall. Just own those grades rather than thinking those C's will do you in and there shouldn't be any issues.

 

[moisne]

Are you stupid?
Why would you spend your valuable interview time talking about your C's when they probably don't even see it or notice it at a 3.7 overall?

If they ask... reply honestly "I underestimated the amount of effort required for those courses and I learned from that experience blah blah blah".

If they do not bring it up... don't bring it up... Unless you want them to stare at the C's more.