<p>No, it’s not my D who is on academic probation! Both of her future roommates are. After thinking about it, I realized that I’ve never known anyone who pulled up grades enough to stay that next semester. I’ve mentioned it to a few people and they have said the same thing. This is a small sample, but do any of you know anyone who improved their grades enough to stay on after a semester of probation (under 2.0)?</p>
<p>Yes, ME. I had to first honestly assess the previous term and figure out why I had failed so miserably. For me, it was culture shock. I had never really spent time on a college campus (a large one at that) and I was suddenly making decisions on my own! I also had to face the fact that I simply had not STUDIED - hs was easy for me. Anyway, I met with my counselor, carefully chose classes that I could handle and would help me out of probation. I sucked it up, got to work and never looked back.</p>
<p>Yes, I saw a kid recover, BUT it was two terms of probation I think and it was a big deal to realise the real underlyng issues and to correct them…probation was only a symptom</p>
<p>Me, too. I was a presidential scholar freshman year. Second year I got Ds in microbiology and pathophysiology (same teacher), and ended up on academic probation. Lost my scholarship. I was advised to quit. Fastest way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t. I worked hard, and never “fell in love” with my major (nursing), but finished and passed the boards. Still hate science.</p>
<p>On-campus future roommates or off-campus?</p>
<p>If it’s the latter, it’s important to ensure that her roommates realize that if they have to leave the college in mid-year, they are still responsible for their share of the rent (or for finding subletters).</p>
<p>It may sound prejudiced, but if this were my daughter, I would be concerned about the situation, and not just because of the money issue I mentioned above. It seems likely to me that part of the reason why her future roommates are on probation may be poor time planning. In addition to whatever other issues they may have (inappropriate majors, poor high school preparation, etc.), they may be kids who procrastinate too much, party too much, or simply waste too much time instead of studying. I would be concerned about my daughter picking up those habits or having difficulty avoiding their lifestyle if she is living with them.</p>
<p>I have one child who did, twice! And graduated on time.
I believe it depends on the school and how supportive an environment they offer.
And Marian, kids like yours are part of the support.</p>
<p>I am also a little worried about D having roommates with bad study habits. She’s just met them (they are currently rooming together) and is getting to know them a little. This was a pot-luck due to bad lottery number. They are not partyers and I think they just goof off a lot. I’m not sure they have changed much of anything this semester, D was told it all depends on finals at this point.</p>
<p>This is a dorm, on campus. If one or both of these girls can’t come back there is a long line of girls waiting for a room.</p>
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<p>Good. Your daughter will have no financial liability if either of them has to leave the college, and if she finds their habits difficult to live with, it will be easier for her to spend much of her time elsewhere (e.g., studying in libraries) than it would if the trio lived off-campus.</p>
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<p>Both of my kids have lived, at one time or another, with people who were not doing as well in school as they were, and my son has also had the experience of living with kids who were better students than he was. Somehow, the habits of the better students didn’t rub off on those who weren’t doing as well. But perhaps if the individuals had been good friends, things might have been different.</p>
<p>my college house mate was on academic probation - he had a very hard time recovering from a bad breakup, started missing classes, assignments - you get the picture. But he did graduate, on time, an honors student who also won a special distinction from his department. It was tough going, it took him many quarters of very high grades before he saw that ‘honors student’ designation on his grades - but he did it.</p>
<p>I’ve seen kids do this but it would be a red flag to me if my DD was choosing not just one, but two of these 2 for roommate. If they have LD’s or there is some reason for struggling that’s one thing, but it would certainly make me wonder if they’re party animals in the extreme…</p>
<p>well they should have an idea now how they should stand, mid terms are over, if they are still below the curve in there respective classes, doesn’t look good if the mid terms are not in the higher zone by now.</p>
<p>My son’s friend got off to a very rough start in college but managed to pull up his grades. Seeing D’s on his report card for the first time in his life was a real wake-up call for him and he suddenly realized that he would actually have to put some effort into his classes (like even going to class, doing the homework, etc.). He made Dean’s List the next semester.</p>
<p>Yes, I’ve seen a number of kids pull up their grades after being on probation. Both of my older ones had a term where they were in hot water.</p>
<p>My son’s roomie was twice on probation and is now graduating (took him 5 years though)</p>
<p>I was on what we termed “the other Dean’s List” freshman year … didn’t flunk anything, but had a couple close calls. I got it together & did fine after that. I was a fine roommate, if I may say so myself! 
Actually, because I spent so much time studying in order to pull up my grades, I was probably a dream roommate. </p>
<p>D has a roommate who doesn’t spend her time wisely … always late for class, writes papers at the VERY last minute … etc. It isn’t an issue for D, who just does her own thing as far as studying is concerned.</p>
<p>I was on academic probation, and due to that wake-up call improved my grades well enough to be back the next semester and graduate with honors.</p>
<p>It’s good to hear that so many of you overcame some bad grades and moved on to graduation. Just to clarify, D did not chose these two girls. She just chose one of the last vacant spots available on campus since she didn’t want to live in the local motel. No names or relationships were involved in the choosing of this room.</p>
<p>The girls do not seem to be into the party scene because they are both active the the campus Christian clubs, which frown on that kind of thing. I don’t know if there are any LD issues involved. I suspect they just goof off a lot. They are both from far away and one of them plans to bring her horse with her next year and board it nearby so she can ride more. What are those parents thinking??</p>
<p>I think it could work if these two girls come back. I’m just not sure they will get to. As someone already stated, the fact that finals are the deciding factor is not a good sign.</p>
<p>From what I’ve seen, probation is oftentimes a huge wakeup call that spurs some into action. For others, its a realization that they really didn’t want to be there afterall.</p>
<p>Well this was back when dinosaurs roamed the earth … but there was NO WAY all the freshmen (freshpersons?) were expected to “graduate” to sophomore-ship at our state flagship. Support? HA! Taking this into consideration, it’s not surprising that very few freshmen who went on academic probation made their way off. I didn’t know any, but hey, YMMV. I believe this is still true at some midwestern flagships … where one-in-five or one-in-six leave after freshman year.</p>
<p>S2 ( a freshman) is on probation as we speak (type!). His first semester was prob. the worst in college history. He is doing much better this semester. He is re-taking the classes he crashed and burned in last semester and will use “grade replacements” to help his gpa recover. I’m pretty sure he will be allowed to return next semester. Exams start Thursday (crosses fingers).</p>