<p>I had undergraduate research interviews at MSE engineering school. I didn't put my GPA at that time because it is about 2.6~2.8. They didn't ask me about those and gave me interview offer because I had three summer research from my high school sophomore(I was all A student back then:(). But, I had some personal family issues(related to family economy situation) and I was about to quit school last year. That really made me not to focus on academics. I don't know why but luckily I got position before winter break.</p>
<p>But, Professor asked me about gpa during break, and I emailed her honestly. I expected to be fired but, grad student(5th year) whom I was going to work with emailed me. Professor was really concerned about my overall gpa but he convinced professor for me to start work at least see how I do well in the lab, and he told me he will see distributions of my grades.</p>
<p>Frankly speaking, I am not comfortable with talking about my grades because I have 5 C's already(4 C's in science classes). Should I just go and say him that I am not qualified to quit this job?(at the same time I don't think this is not right thing because he convinced professor). Or should I just tell him honestly about my bad grades distributions? </p>
<p>Cuz I'm scared to work in the lab, and I am worried about how people think about me because of my bad GPA. Also, professor has bad image already before I start work. What is the best thing to do for me in this situation? (academic wise and internship wise in the long run)</p>
<p>give me any advice even harsh one.(the worst scenario was being fired)</p>
<p>You have no choice but to be honest about your grades.
You may be placed on a type of probation, your grades this semester may determine whether you get to stay on in his lab.
Perhaps the professor feels you are a poor candidate for grad school because of your low grades in science classes and a more deserving and higher performing student would covet and deserve your research spot.
So make stellar grades and be a diligent lab rat and earn the respect of your professor.</p>
<p>The best thing for you to do is to take this opportunity and be a really good lab worker.</p>
<p>If you are/have been asked for more details about your grades, provide the information. If you haven’t been asked for more details, just get started on the job!</p>
<p>You potentially have an incredible opportunity to build your resume and experience, which will help to offset any less-than-stellar grades, at least to some extent.</p>
<p>In life, we all run up agains brick walls. This is one. Successful people take a look at the brick wall and find a way to go up and over, out and around, or even dig their way under to get through it. Less successful people see a brick wall and turn around in defeat.</p>
<p>Here is some advice that is a little off the subject and will seem a little harsh. Take more English Composition courses and work hard in them. Even Engineers have to report their findings in writing and you have to learn to write much better than you do to even be understood, let alone taken seriously.</p>
<p>Unless im understanding this situation incorrectly, there’s no reason to worry. just pull your grades up. If you honestly told them your gpa and they didnt fire you, they must see something in you that they want or like. and if it comes up, just be honest and tell them what happened.</p>