Failing Math: HELP!

bopper
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:10:06 +0000

Withdrawal is MUCH better than a Fail…because it won’t be in your GPA. HOWEVER,

Things to consider when thinking about Withdrawing from a class:

1. **TALK TO YOUR ADVISER ** before you make any decisions

2. ** Will taking a W move you from full time to part time? ** Full time is usually 12 credits (check your college). If you are part time you are not eligible for financial aid or living in dorms.

3. ** Is this class needed for your major? ** If you don’t take it now, will you have to take it again? Will it cause you to fall behind in keeping up with your major classes?

4. **Why are you getting a F? ** What happens the next time you get a F? W again? One W is okay, but a pattern shows that you have difficulty with college.

5. **Will Withdrawing from a course make it difficult to graduate on time? ** Will you need to make it up in summer $$ or do you have extra credits from HS?

6. **Can you raise your grade? ** Check this post for ideas
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/1920853-college-is-a-step-up-from-hs-16-tips-on-doing-well-in-college.html

7. If this course is in your major, is this the right major for you? If you are pre-med but are getting a C in Biology, maybe this is not the major for you. If you are getting a C in an elective, that is another story.

8. **Sometimes W’s are necessary. ** My daughter was in the hospital for a week early in the semester…she Withdrew from a course because she would not be able to catch up on all her courses if she kept all the classes. A W here or there is no problem, but a pattern of them looks like you have trouble with college work.