how can I cope with this?

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>I planned on doing well in college, maintaining a 4.0</p>

<p>but Im taking two classes with B’s</p>

<p>My sociology class I need a 97 on my test to get the A, and I felt really certain that I would make it.</p>

<p>In my Econ class I was doing well, my first midterm was a 91 but I expectedly got a 82 on my second midterm (I felt certain of a 100), so my whole perspective has changed. The only way I can maintain an A is by getting a 90 on the final.</p>

<p>But now Im not sure if I can get the 90 because I was so confident that I would get at least 95 on the second midterm and I got a 82, and we learned two chapters that are most of the final and I haven’t learned them yet.</p>

<p>so my problem is that Im not sure if I can maintain the 4.0 that I want.</p>

<p>my plans were to aim for Haas and have USC, but Im starting to feel fine with USC.</p>

<p>is there any advice for me? I mean the thought of a B really stucks, but the only conforting thought I have is that Im sure I will get another B in the future in a harder class. </p>

<p>Also, if I don’t keep straight A’s I still have a good chance at USC right?</p>

<p>another conforting thought I have is that the only place that really cares about 4.0 is Haas, and that I still would not be guaranteed.</p>

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<p>You are being complacent and sound like you’ve given up your dream school.</p>

<p>Study all day and all night if you have to. Get a 90. Go to Haas. Period.</p>

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<p>See I feel that how ever much I study, there will be thing I won’t know.</p>

<p>because I knew all the material and still got these scores.</p>

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<p>Talk to your professor if you are having trouble.</p>

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<p>Also, getting a 90 on the final shouldn’t be too hard. That’s a borderline B. Don’t most people on here who are aiming for Haas get through CC-level first-semester Econ with less trouble than this?</p>

<p>It’s definitely not impossible to get a 90. I was in your same situation just a couple months ago. I had an 85-average in the class and getting a B would ruin my GPA. Guess what, I studied HARD (I was working full-time at the time), got a 97, and aced the class.</p>

<p>I was so happy (and kind of in disbelief to be honest) and I realized that if you are confident, you will retain more when you study, and you will likely do better. And you won’t be inclined to give up.</p>

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<p>The feeling of accomplishment after you’ve studied your ass off to get that A will be amazing.</p>

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<p>Don’t stop studying because you got a score that you didn’t expect. It is disappointing, but don’t let it throw you off! Keep on studying hard.</p>

<p>Look at the first and second test and see if there are any differences in the test and in your study habits. Then, go to the professor: Tell them you were disappointed with your score. Ask them if there are any extra-credit you could do or if they have any tips.</p>

<p>Did they let you see the completed exam? That might help A LOT in clearing up why you got such a low score. </p>

<p>You can still get an A in both classes, but don’t stop working hard. Talk with your professors and let them see that you are working hard. Show up to every class. They probably will base their grade on more than just your scores from the tests. If they see you have good attendance and care, you could very easily still get an A in the classes.</p>

<p>The last thing is: HAAS and USC are great but there are SO MANY great business schools out there. Go for your dreams, but don’t forget to leave your options open. It can take some of the pressure off in situations like this.</p>

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<p>learn from your mistakes. simple as that</p>