<p>I'm attending Baruch College for over two and a half years, having 36 credits and a 1.656 gpa. I've been on probation for over a year already. Ever since I've started, it's been really tough, fear and unsure of what to do, along with constant procrastination. On top of that, I've been hit with health and mental problems that happened right before college, and it's been going on since. Right now I'm going part time, taking English 2800 and Math 2003. This is my third time taking the math course, dropping it the first time and then failing it the second. I've been struggling the entire time I'm in college, and kept on hearing that in order to get a job in accounting, your gpa has to be a 3.0 minimum, which I doubt I would be able to get at this point. I'm depressed, and not sure what I should do. Should I transfer to another cuny to get a fresh start gpa wise, community college maybe? Should I reconsidered my major? I really want some answers and advice, I don't know what to do anymore.</p>
<p>What’s causing your mental and health problems? </p>
<p>What is causing your depression?</p>
<p>I think you need to resolve the catalysts to these problems before you can begin to work. Whatever is causing these issues needs to be addressed.</p>
<p>I did try to address it, went to a psychiatrist and a psychologist for a year before being put on probation. And try going part time, which meant forgoing my insurance. Besides, it didn’t help much.</p>
<p>Based on your GPA, it appears as though you’re not getting much out of college right now.<br>
Even if you switch colleges, your current GPA doesn’t magically disappear. </p>
<p>My suggestion is for you to take some time off and address your physical and mental health.
Work for a while. Earn some money. Get a full physical and a new psychological evaluation.
When you become more physically and emotionally healthy, re-evaluate your future plans.
Perhaps you’ll discover a new passion which will lead to a different path for your future.</p>
<p>I felt like I already did what you’ve listed. And I can’t drop my math class, since it’s my third time and if I drop or fail it, I may get dismissed from college.</p>
<p>awww im sorry to hear about your situation 
maybe you should start showing significant upward trend starting now. Take more initiatives to get help from your professors to get your questions on assignments answered…or from your classmates.Umm, then you could try applying for graduate schools so your college record wouldnt be considered as much (then transfer? im not sure…bad idea?).</p>
<p>Or try transferring someplace now and start fresh? if possible. I dont think empolyers will weigh how well you did in college tooo heavily…after your first or second jobs? not sure…</p>
<p>ANYWAYS, try getting your **** together & cheer up. You kind of remind me of myself…procrastinating and then getting anxiety from procrastinating afterward. Ive gotten much better b/c now I get my stuff finished so I’m less stressed out later :)</p>
<p>good luck and don’t be sad! :)</p>
<p>At what gpa point does your college status switch from probation to academic dismissal?
I understand that math is putting a damper on your gpa, but even eliminating math from the picture, you still have many credits in other courses contributing to your 1.6 cumulative gpa.</p>
<p>How many classes are you taking now? How are your grades in your other classes? Which classes did you seem to enjoy the most? Which classes did you earn your highest grades?</p>
<p>I going part time, taking two classes, english and math, basically Great Works of Literature, and Precalculus and elements of Calculus. My grades in the other classes were pretty bad, Ds and Cs, which led to my current gpa. Can’t really say which class I enjoy the most. The class the I got the highest grade in is English 2150, with a B+, the second highest is Math 1030 with a B-, but only after taking it for the third time. Don’t think I could afford transferring at this point, since it’s my third time taking Math 2003, and I’ve heard it’s unlikely to be able to transfer with my gpa. I’ve looked online that even when trying to transfer to a cuny community college, you’ll be put on the waiting list if your gpa is under a 2.0. The point in which my probation will switch from probation to academic dismissal is if I unable to get a 2.01 gpa this semester and failing or dropping my math class the third time. I could use more help and advice, I know I sound pretty pathetic.</p>
<p>IMO–It’s a bit odd that someone who struggles so much in math would want to be an accounting major and choose this field for future employment.</p>
<p>For now, focus on your two classes. Don’t wait until you’re falling behind to ask for help with a concept you’re not understanding. Take advantage of office hours and ask questions.</p>
<p>After this semester, I suggest taking some time off from college and re-evaluate your plans for the upcoming academic year. IMO–it’s not worth continuing if you are struggling (evidenced by your low gpa) with a variety classes and not just in math.</p>
<p>The fact that you can’t even say off the top of your head which class you enjoyed the most is a tell tale sign that your current plan isn’t working. Take some time off from school. Try a new job. Search for a passion.</p>
<p>I also think you should get a full physical with your physician and a new mental health evaluation with a new psychiatrist).</p>
<p>I’m on a similar boat. Actually, yours look like it’s sinking much faster. That GPA is not good.</p>
<p>Looking at some of the posts above, namely the one by eastafro, it’s sad and incomprehensible why someone who obviously has no experience with depression would try to help someone who is depressed.</p>
<p>I have had experience with depression. For me, it’s sort on and off. I remember my high school junior and senior years. I took a handful of college classes. I was overwhelmed physically and emotionally in school, life (everything). This resulted in D+, D-, and F in linear algebra, diff eq, and my first com sci class, respectively. I had some good grades too, but the point is, I went from straight A to Fed up. If there’s ONE thing I’ve learned in my last couple of years, your emotional state of mind i*s essential in just about every aspect of life. Currently (2 years later), I’m experiencing deja vu from my high school years. From experience, I’ve decided that my best option is to take a leave of absence from school for 1 semester and regroup. I have a feeling that if I ignore psychology and go Rambo with my school, my grades aren’t going to turn out well.</p>
<p>Another thing that helps me is that I believe depression and loneliness come hand in hand. As for me, I’m participating in a Chinese church group every Friday. I don’t know anyone there, but at least they’re nice to me. It’s going to feel uncomfortable getting your butt outside, but I promise you that human interaction is important.</p>
<p>good luck.</p>
<p>I haven’t actually chosen my major yet, since I didn’t have enough credits and didn’t complete all my general education and pre-business courses. Since I’m going part time, I don’t have insurance, and therefore can’t go to my doctor and psychiatrist. And I’ve already taken time off from school after dropping my only math class from my spring 2010 semester, having time off for four months, although I admit I didn’t do much in that time, mostly surfing the internet. I really don’t know what to do, especially since I’m in Baruch College, which is primarily a business school. I have been thinking of continuing the path to accounting, though my gpa is terrible and the courses will get harder, and I’m struggling with general education courses. Does gpa really matter in accounting? I kept on hearing that 3.3+ is preferred and 3.0 is really only the minimum, and not guaranteed. My parents pay for my semesters now that I don’t have financial aid, and I’m struggling just to even make a 2.01 gpa. I appreciate the advices given, but even after reading them I still feel lost.</p>
<p>If you and your parents live in NYS, you can still be included under their health insurance whether you are a full time student or not. NYS changed the law so kids can stay on their parent’s medical insurance until age 26.</p>
<p>Your school may offer free psychological counseling through their own counseling center.<br>
You need to not only reach out for help, but follow through with getting it. </p>
<p>Explain to your parents that their money would be better served if it went towards you getting a complete physical from a physician and a visit to a new psychiatrist for an updated evaluation than paying to continue at this level with college classes. You’re not getting anything out the classes right now. </p>
<p>I don’t know the answer other than suggesting that it may be time to take a break from school and focus on your physical and mental health. Maybe college isn’t for you. It’s not for everyone. Not every job requires a college degree. Some jobs offer onsite job training. Maybe you can look into learning a specific trade.</p>
<p>Talk with your academic advisor. Talk with your parents. Talk with a counselor in the school’s counseling center.</p>