I never thought I'd be back here after May - Help! Grade drop 2nd sem. senior year

<p>Let us know the outcome.</p>

<p>I just saw your post. Best wishes to you, and please do let us know how it all turns out.</p>

<p>So I went to orientation and my advisor said it was a form letter and served just as a kind of "early warning" thing...to track kids who like, absolutely fall off the face of the earth second semester. And he said esp. for me, it's really not a problem.</p>

<p>Then I got this email (also form probably) back:</p>

<p>Dear Kevin,</p>

<p>Thank you for your thoughtful notes. It seems you understand the events of this past spring very well, and that you have a good idea of what to expect in a university setting – the rigor and demands, of course, as well as being surrounded by students who get excited by similar ideas. I know from my colleagues that you are a thoughtful and motivated individual, and I have no doubt that you will do well and enjoy your time here.</p>

<p>I hope, however, that you choose to seek academic support when desired. As you may know already, our professors hold office hours, during which you are welcome to ask them any questions about current problem sets, past tests, etc. – another nice aspect of a university community. And, while friends and classmates often study together, there is sometimes no substitute for the free peer tutors at the ARC, who have likely already taken and excelled at the course of concern. Lastly, if you feel during college that personal matters may temporarily conflict with your academics, think about mentioning it to your professors; most will be reasonable individuals.</p>

<p>I hope you are enjoying orientation so far! Best of luck, and please let us know if you have any further concerns,</p>

<p>Admission Counselor</p>

<p>CC: same people</p>

<p>Well handled, Kevin. This letter bodes well for you. This college wants you to succeed. They are not trying to weed out the imperfect. Embrace them, and best wishes for the next four.</p>

<p>Form letter or not, looks like you're going to a place that wants you to know you are on they're radar -- good or bad. Don't worry about the Chem grade, but take advantage of the support offered. College IS harder than high school. They just want to know you didn't hit the wall (and I think you didn't). Embrace the support offered before you think you are in dire straits.</p>