*** not Stanford related, not sure why it was put on here?***
Hey all,
looking for as much advice as possible. I am currently struggling in my courseload, last two semesters, I was able to pull A 's with an exception to one B. Those last two semesters I struggled, at one point, even working 17 hours a week (to provide for my family). I am a low-income student at Cornell University (full ride). This year my mom was able to get her social security back so I don’t have to work as much, so I thought this year would be a lot easier; however, a lot of other circumstances happened and now I’m on a borderline C- or D and don’t know if I should drop this course or continue on? I think if I take this course next year, I’ll be way more prepared and can even get an A+, that is, making sure I study my butt off during the summer to be well equipped during fall. How would this look like when applying to Grad schools or prestigious scholarships? I am scared I will no longer be a good candidate (I have a 3.8 GPA as of now). Thank you for your time. I am so lost on as what to do. Sorry, I’m probably rambling on. I appreciate you. I am also a sophomore if that helps and am active in a lot of educational clubs too.
What course is this exactly?
it is a psych course
Take the W
Things to consider when thinking about Withdrawing from a class:
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**TALK TO YOUR ADVISER ** before you make any decisions
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** Will taking a W move you from full time to part time? ** Full time is usually 12 credits (check your college). If you are part time you are not eligible for financial aid or living in dorms.
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** Is this class needed for your major? ** If you don’t take it now, will you have to take it again? Will it cause you to fall behind in keeping up with your major classes?
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**Why are you getting a C? ** What happens the next time you get a C? W again? One W is okay, but a pattern shows that you have difficulty with college.
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**Will Withdrawing from a course make it difficult to graduate on time? ** Will you need to make it up in summer $$ or do you have extra credits from HS?
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**Can you raise your grade? ** Check this post for ideas
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/1920853-college-is-a-step-up-from-hs-16-tips-on-doing-well-in-college.html -
If this course is in your major, is this the right major for you? If you are pre-med but are getting a C in Biology, maybe this is not the major for you. If you are getting a C in an elective, that is another story. **Sometimes W’s are necessary. ** My daughter was in the hospital for a week early in the semester…she Withdrew from a course because she would not be able to catch up on all her courses if she kept all the classes. A W here or there is no problem, but a pattern of them looks like you have trouble with college work.
Your case seems like it stems from working too many hours.