I’m a first year, second semester college student studying architecture. Fall semester, I started off doing okay in one of my classes but didn’t withdraw from it because I thought it would be bad that there was a W on my transcript and I thought I would be able to improve later on. Little did I know I would end up failing the class because I realized too late that I wanted to withdraw.
I’m currently retaking the class but also on scholarship probation because the failed class pulled down my GPA. Even if I did withdraw from the class, I would still be on the probation but I wouldn’t need to raise my GPA as much as I need to now. I used a GPA calculator and if I manage to achieve an A in all my classes (There’s no A+), I would still be 0.01 away from the GPA minimum that I need for the scholarship.
I understand that I brought this upon myself but I’m working really hard now to earn an A in all my classes. I’m just worried because I attend a private school and the scholarship pays for a little less than half of the tuition and if I lose the scholarship, I won’t be able to afford to attend anymore.
See if there’s an easy 1 credit “mini class” you can add to your schedule. These are sometimes 4 week classes that can be added mid-semester.
Find out if there are any Maymester classes that can be taken to boost GPA.
And please talk to your scholarship office about this situation. It would be a bit crazy for a student to get all A’s for second semester and still lose the award.
does the school replace the bad grade with the new grade?
I’m not sure to be honest. I’m going to meet with an advisor.
Have you thought of writing a letter to the people in charge of the scholarship and explaining your situation? Yes it was your fault but you are a freshman and are learning-didn’t realize a w wouldn’t be as bad as a bad grade. It cant’ hurt. My son was on probation for a full ride scholarship last year and he submitted a letter explaining that he had mon and the flu, got a doctor’s note and all was well. Whatever you do, don’t do nithing-at least try.
They might consider your concern when deciding whether or not to take the scholarship. Also, are you a musician and can you add a musical ensemble to your schedule like a chorus? It could really help your gpa if you are faithful about attending rehearsals and performances.