<p>'rent,</p>
<p>Tell your son, do not dispair and it is no the end of the world. It is his first term and it is rough going from high school to college. For many students, it is a bit of a culture shock when they found out especially when attending elite schools, that it is a whole different world from when you are in high school. He still has time to re-group and finish with a stellar GPA.</p>
<p>Still has 7 terms (and whatever summer courses he takes at home) to raise his gpa. The good thing is he has found out rather quickly what does not work for him so he will not be doing that again. </p>
<p>I think going forward, the most important thing he will need to do is strike a balance example, don’t load up with 7 dense reading/heavy writing classes in one term. Each term take at least one “relaxing” course that he will enjoy and will not be taxing on him. Take advantage of the resources available to him (student reviews) to help him select courses, course sections and professors.</p>
<p>Also tell him not to let his pride/ego get in the way as there is no shame if he has to go to tutoring, the writing center, meeting with professors, etc. to get help with his stuff (it is a fool who does not take advantage of the resources available).</p>
<p>Wishing him a safe trip back to school and a successful spring term.</p>
<p>S</p>