<p>My boyfriend had a really tough first semester of college ending up with a .925 GPA at Radford University. Radford is not a competitive school to get into but their policy is that if a student recieves below a 1.0 their first semester than that student will be suspended until the following fall (so he can’t come back next semester). </p>
<p>This is all because he received a C- in a class instead of a regular C because his teacher uses a different grading scale than other teachers so he could’ve had a 1.0 exactly but ended up with just below that. </p>
<p>He has learning difficulties. He used to take ADHD meds but went off them because he thought he could deal but since he had such a hard time last semester he is getting put back on them. If he has the doctor help him appeal this suspension do you think he could win? He’s literally .075 of a point away from the minimum GPA. </p>
<p>Please help. He emailed his professor to ask to bump him to a C (the professor really liked him) so that might work but we still need a backup plan.</p>
<p>What are his chances of appealing this?</p>
<p>No, this is all because he failed (earned not passing grades) multiple? classes. It isn’t that one teacher’s grading scale’s fault. He knew the grading scale from the beginning and he continued with the class anyway. The syllabus, I’m sure, outlined this scale and by him continuing he was agreeing to that contract. </p>
<p>But does a doctor supporting his appeal help? Yes. But don’t go into it blaming that one teacher’s grading scale.</p>
<p>Even if he is close to maintaining the minimum, that is just the minimum. A 1.0 is really bad. Schools generally don’t want students who cant handle the coursework taking up the spot of a qualified student. I think that the medicine excuse would be a valid one, and it would be worth a try. </p>
<p>However, I would recommend your boyfriend carefully take a look at the way he is managing his academics. If he gets back on his medicine how much better would he be able to do? It’s not good enough to barely pass and get the minimum 1.0 every semester. Also he has to consider getting help with his grades early. Why did he not go to the professor for help when he did badly on his 1st midterm, or second midterm? Why is he waiting until the end of the semester when he is facing suspension to get help? The first semester of college is hard for everyone. Hopefully your boyfriend has learned his mistakes and is able to do better.</p>
<p>Also agree with above poster ^. Even if the grading scale is different from other professors, it was applied equally to the class. So it is not the fault of the grading scale. Another important lesson for freshmen: take responsibility for your mistakes and failures and not blame it on things like an unfair grading scale or a professor.</p>
<p>If the professor is able to change the grade and bring your boyfriend above the 1.0 minimum, great. However he needs to come up with a game plan for the future or the path of failing will keep reoccuring and every semester it will be something else. </p>
<p>First thing: If he took too many credits (more than 12) he may want to scale back. This is a big mistake I made my first semester. </p>
<p>Second thing: If he has learning difficulties and wants accomodations he should seek out the disability office and register. </p>
<p>Third thing: He needs to use all the resources available to him (office hours, tutoring, etc.) and if he is struggling during the semester he must address it then. Many people think it will just fix itself. </p>
<p>Now this all comes down to if the grade is changed. If it is not changed he may be able to take classes at his local community college in the spring. He would have to check with his school though.</p>
<p>He earned passing grades in every class except for one. The GPA just didn’t work out in his favor. I passed every class but one and I got a 2.2.</p>
<p>And yes, I asked him to go get help earlier in the year to avoid all of this but he was just like “I just have to work harder” but he’ll study for hours and nothing will sink in. He gets too distracted and can’t retain anything. Then (and I know this is bad) but he took a friend’s adderall to study for a test and got a 96. He’s smart. He just needs help.</p>