<p>My D is an engineering major at a highly regarded technical college. During freshman orentation, the president described the attributes of the class of 2015- 44% with 4.0 in HS, 100 Vals or Sals, etc. Then he said that starting now, all of what you did in HS no longer matters. </p>
<p>He also said that there are 9 words for success at the school:
Go to class
Do the work
Ask for help</p>
<p>The last advice hit hard: “Half of you will now be in a place that you never were before- the bottom of your class.”</p>
<p>My D was initially struggling with Calculus. At one point, she thought she may fail. (she told us this after she got her final grade) She formed a study group with others in her class and dorm- which is a great way to meet people. She finished the term with a B. She now has 1 term behind her, and has learned the college studying process, which can vary greatly from HS.</p>
<p>Good luck to your D.</p>