I'm in a tough situation. Please offer me your perspective.

Transfer Students
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<p>I would like your perspective on this. This is my second semester at the community college, and I attained a GPA of 2.6 for my first semester. I took thirteen units for my first semester, and I made the mistake of taking my chemistry class with a rather inconsiderate, snobby teacher. I received a D in that class. As much as I would love for my GPA with my second semester, it doesn't look like that would happen, as my grades aren't anywhere near where I want them to be.</p>

<p>I have a stutter; look up the trailer for The King's Speech if you don't know what that is. It really got in the way of my academics in that it made me feel intimidated to ask the teacher questions since I was afraid of stuttering. I decided it was time for me to get over stuttering, so I dedicated this semester's timeframe toward opening up to more people. It worked, and I no longer deal with as much of a stutter. However, it did set me back in terms of academics. I slacked off and procrastinated. Although I'm sure I can come out with at least a C in three of the four classes I have for this semester, I feel rather iffy about an online English class that I'm taking. I originally planned on dropping that class on the deadline for withdrawals, but I didn't have access to my computer at the time. I have loads of work to make up, and I'm just hoping everything turns out just fine.</p>

<p>Even though I could have easily gone to a four-year university after high school, as I was admitted to a few, I chose community college since I thought it would give me a better shot at making it to a four-year school I'd be interested in attending. I just really want to make my mom happy. I just really want a good future for myself as well. I'm hoping everything falls into place.</p>

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<p>Do you have a question?</p>

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<p>I would just like to know what I can do to make up for it.</p>

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<p>Is there a “grade forgiveness” program at your community college? Cause my school has it and when someone fails their classes, they retake it and replace the low grades. However, if you get a C or higher you cant replace the grades. Also stuttering is not a big issue, My friend actually stutters but hes pretty popular at his college. Best of luck man</p>

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<p>Tomorrow, walk yourself into your advisor’s office, and talk about ways to get your academic life back together now that you have sorted out at least some of your speaking issues. The great thing about advisors at community colleges is that they have seen and heard everything before. They have a wealth of expertise to offer to students who are ready to take advantage of the tools that can help them advance in their lives.</p>

<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>

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<p>Thank you for all the advice! I appreciate it.</p>

<p>There is such thing as academic renewal at my college, but there would have to be a time lapse of two years for that to work. I plan on transferring sooner, though, and I have no intention of staying for two more years. It’s possible to “alleviate,” as they call it, my grade by repeating the course. I intend on doing that with the chemistry class this summer, and it should make things a little better.</p>

<p>I decided I’d try to bump up my GPA with classes I know I’ll be able to handle, especially in the summer.</p>