<p>Hi all,
alrighty, I'm wondering what you would do if you were in this situation. </p>
<p>If your cumulative GPA was on the verge of allowing you to finish as a cum laude would you postpone graduation by one semester? </p>
<p>I'm set to graduate this December. My overall GPA stands at a 3.56. I'm achieving that GPA by retaking a history course that I got a D in a few years ago (my only grade on my transcript below a B). That 3.56 is my GPA as of now, without the D. With the D in place, my GPA dips just under the wire at 3.46 or so. </p>
<p>I'm thinking, why finish my undergrad degree average, when I'm that close! </p>
<p>Of course, I'm having a slight dilemma. I'm stressed out! I have taken 130 hours of coursework. I've done beautifully in all of my courses. My only problem is this history class! As luck would have it, I have taken the professor from hell who has set up her 3 hour class to be a major burden on my other classes. This class doesn't reflect a 200 level course. In fact, its been more work than my 400 level classes. It's a nightmare! </p>
<p>Anyways, my new game plan would be to drop this burdensome class, focus on my others (which I can get A's in w/o a doubt). I'd change my grad date for Spring, and sign up for a grand total of 2 classes (have to do that to get financial aid), so I can immerse myself in this class and get an A to finish with at least a cum laude distinction.</p>
<p>What do you think?
Is this a complete waste of time? Would you postpone your grad' if you were that close to graduating cum laude rather than nothing?</p>
<p>Right now are you graduating in 3.5 or 4.5 years? If it’s 3.5 then stay the semester. If you’re looking at 5 years, then don’t worry about it. I would say just graduate.</p>
<p>As far as time, I’ve done maybe 3.5 years here. Graduating in Spring would bring me in at 4 years. I can complete this course with no less than a B+ (if I take it in the Spring). I have mostly A’s in my major (Classics). I’ve taken other history courses (above 300 level) and I do well. For some reason, I’ve been jinxed. I found the oddball prof! I really want to drop this stupid, poorly set up class, therefore meaning I’ll have a dropped 2 classes in my entire college career. I could possibly get a B in this class now, but it’s more work than it’s worth while jeopardizing my other classes. </p>
<p>Simply complaining…
Really, in addition to dropping the course, I’d prefer a refund, but I don’t think colleges do that since they can get away with selling a poor product. </p>
<p>Not complaining…
my other classes are excellent!</p>
<p>No, I would just graduate. It isn’t worth the time or money.</p>
<p>In this economy, what is the hurry to graduate? If its not a financial burden staying in school lets you take a few more classes that could be job oriented (such as intro accounting or a computer class about spreadsheets), keeps you covered by health insurance, etc. </p>
<p>And in general, you have the rest of your life to work but this is it for college. Something to maybe think about…</p>
<p>Well you all make very relevant points 
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<p>I’m likely going to just graduate. I actually spoke with my adviser today who told me that I’ll have a 3.6 with all A’s, meaning I can drop this class. I can live with one D on my transcripts (it’s the only one, the rest are B’s, A’s). </p>
<p>Hmm,
now that we’re on the topic, I have been encouraged to stay in school due to the bad job market. Some of my prof’s are on my case to enter grad school (funny enough it’s for my minor, not my major!). So, yeah, riding out the recession by staying in school is something I’m seeing since I’ve got friends that have entered grad school figuring that now’s the time to further training since the job market stinks. This recession has made my econ’ classes interesting since my prof has to shoot holes in so many theories that were almost the rule before the bubble burst. I love my econ class! I’m not fond of some of the liberal (f)arts classes I’ve had that are about as useful as knowing “underwater basketweaving” LOL!</p>
<p>Are you taking on debt to go to school? Because you can’t stall forever and at the moment we are looking at a jobless recovery, and it wouldn’t be great to graduate with more debt than necessary and STILL not have a job.</p>