<p>Ok so I think I can get an easy A in my math and english class and sociology lecture. Now there’s this one other lecture which I messed up (hard to explain) and I don’t think I’ll even be able to pass it at this point.</p>
<p>For the second half of the year I’ll be taking chemistry and physics and something else so if I get an A in all those courses and I end up failing this lecture class can I still get a 3.0 or above gpa? </p>
<p>Assuming all your classes are weighted the same and on a 4.0 scale:
0 (for F) + 3 * 4.0 (3 A’s) / 4 (4 = number of classes) = 12.0 / 4 = 3.0</p>
<p>If you’re getting A’s in the other three like you think you are, even after this semester you’ll probably have a 3.0. The equation I used above is a little bit simplified, it should really be the number of creidts multiplied by the score for that class (A- in a 3 unit class = 3.7 * 3), and divide that by the total number of credits. So, the math might be a little off, since you didn’t mention credits per class.</p>
<p>Either way, one failed class isn’t going to mess you up that badly. But you should probably learn how to calculate GPA based on grades… it’s really just a weighted average.</p>
<p>Are you able to withdraw from the class? A W will look better on a transcript than an F. If not, you should be able to still get a 3.0 with one F. Another option is to delete the grade if your school allows it. Either way with an F or deleted grade you’ll still have to make up the lost credits so you may as well just delete it if possible.</p>
<p>Sorry I don’t really understand the grading thing. So if I just get an A-, A, or A+ that automatically translates to a 4.0? And they’re all worth the same credits except math which is 4 credits instead of 3. Anyway if this is the case I will be really relieved but if by 4.0 you mean a 100 then idk if I’ll get a 3.0 this semester ): </p>
<p>Also I just asked and it’s too late for me to withdraw the class because I need at least 12 credits to be considered a full time student and I’m not able to add classes so if I remove this one I’ll be put at 10 credits. And when you say make up for the credits does that mean I have to retake the class or I just take another course the next semester that’s worth 3 credits as well? </p>
<p>^We don’t know how your school calculates GPA. Presumably, you know how to use a calculator and understand the concept of weighted averages. You can easily figure this out yourself. You can do it with more accuracy, since you know exactly where you stand currently and have a better gauge on what classes you’ll take in the future.</p>
<p>You have to look on your school website to find the explanation of the grading scale and how many points a grade is worth. Some schools just have A/B/C etc. Some have +/-as well. Some have an ‘AB’ grade that is between an A and a B instead of +/-. There may be an ‘A+’ grade worth 4.33. The ‘A-’ is usually =3.67 and ‘B+’ =3.33. All the grades have to be weighted according to how many credits the class is worth as already explained.</p>
<p>Does your university have any classes that are only half a semester long offered 1st half or 2nd half of semester? If so it may be possible to withdraw from the class you are failing and add a 2nd half semester class. Sometimes there are online classes or gym classes offered this way. </p>
<p>You should talk to your academic advisor. Every school is different. You seem to have talked to someone to find out about withdrawing, but I think it would be useful to have someone help you work through the options and the unfamiliar territory.</p>
<p>Yea I just talked with the financial person and he/she said that if I drop this class and become a part time student for the first semester I… or alteast my parents will not be hurt financially because we only have one financial program or something.
): I feel like they’re paying so much for me this sucks lol I can’t wait to get a job and pay them a little over time </p>
<p>Good riddance to this class </p>
<p>Always better to drop it if you can. I know with FA, if you drop it and you go below full-time status, that will mess you up. Which is unfortunate, and of course you can’t drop if that is the case.</p>
<p>To be honest, if you plan to stay in the class and get an F, make sure you at least take exams even if you know you will fail them. If you stop attending early, you are risking your FA. At least make believe you are trying. (trust me, I have to fill out forms each semester regarding “did this student take exams?” “when did that student last attend?” because FA will be rescinded.</p>
<p>If you fail and need to make up the credits it does not mean you need to re-take the class. You can take any class to make the credits up.</p>