<p>I don't want to be one of those people who's like "O. M. G. I got a B+!", but oh my gosh, I got a B+!</p>
<p>Last semester, I had all A's for the first time since sixth grade, so I was pretty excited. I figured I could take that on again this semester. Then English 102 happened... and I'm expecting about a B in that class. But what really hit me was I was checking my grades today, and I got a B+ in a class that I was expecting an A in. And it's really bothering me because that was supposed to be an "Easy A" class. The teacher said so himself. And I don't want to be one of those people complaining, but here I am. Oh well.</p>
<p>So has anyone else been surprised by a grade? And how did you get over it?</p>
<p>I realize I shouldn't complain because I still have like a 3.9 or something, but it still sucks because I just wasn't expecting a B+ in that particular class. :-/</p>
<p>It’s college, and most people don’t make straight As throughout. Obviously, it happens, but it’s pretty rare. </p>
<p>The important thing is not to dwell on it. I freaked out last semester because I made a B in a class that I thought was going to be an easy A- learned my lesson about those kinds of classes;)</p>
<p>Just look back at the semester and try to figure out where you went wrong. Take that and apply it next semester.</p>
<p>I know the feeling. I’ve had courses that I fully intended and was capable of getting an A in, only to wind up in the B to A- range. And I know that isn’t bad, but when you know the class isn’t hard and you have the potential to do better, it’s difficult not to reflect and regret. </p>
<p>I think you should try to identify where you went wrong and go from there. Did you do everything you could or was there an area where you slacked off? If you really did try your best, there’s nothing to do but accept that you gave it an honest effort and be proud of what is still a good grade. If that isn’t the case, think about how you got off track and how to best fix it in the future. There isn’t anything you can do now but take what you’ve learned and apply it in future classes.</p>
<p>Also, if you really think you were supposed to get an A, make sure there isn’t a mistake. Errors in grading do happen. A few years ago, my sister found out she failed her chemistry course, only to later realize one of the exam scores entered had been wrong and she actually got a C in the class.</p>