Wow AUlostchick, that’s a horrible GPA. Honestly, that’s probably the worst I’ve ever seen. I don’t think it’s even possible to get a lower GPA. I don’t understand how on earth you consider that “good”, or “decent”, or even “tolerable”. It really is the bottom of the barrel.
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<p>Seriously though, I haven’t noticed any correlation between how one dresses and what kind of grades one gets. If the class involves interacting with the professor, talking to them, presenting stuff, then I can see why dressing like a normal human being might be better than dressing in rags. But I’ve seen no reason to go out of the way to look neat and overly well-dressed.</p>
<p>OP: You bring up a good point. My professor never made a direct comment about my appearance (rolled out of bed), but I did catch a remark from him one time about being more put-together for class. Hm…</p>
<p>The majority of kids in my major (kinesiology) wear workout clothes to class most of the time, and half the professors do too, so we don’t really care. It’s kind of nice, really.</p>
<p>I used to be a professor. What students wore in class didn’t matter to me. What mattered was what they said in class discussions, and how they did on their exams. College isn’t a fashion show. If it were, most professors would dress lots better.</p>
<p>My dad is a professor. We’ve had many discussions on how grades are made, and he says that while he doesn’t personally care how anyone dresses and looks (do these chicks really think he cares for… someone who is as old as his children?), he thinks that everyone is biased in grading in a way, although they try not (most try not.).</p>
<p>There have been studies that showed a straight-A-persona is more likely to have a mistake interpreted as oversight that someone who is perceived as a bad student. So I think it might play a small role… doesn’t stop me from dressing quirky.</p>
<p>As a minor testimonial, I suppose, my roommate is always way more put-together and professional looking than I am, but I have the better GPA. I typically roll out of bed, make myself presentable in 15 minutes or so and then go to class, but I’ve never noticed a professor really judge me in any way or form. The only class that I did not get an A in last semester was one where the class was so large that the professor knew scarcely anyone by name. The few she did know were those really into sociology, which was a pretty equal mix of well put-together people and potheads.</p>
<p>I don’t think there is a correlation. Personally, I just like to dress nicely and I need to shower every morning. I probably have a touch of the OCD too, but I have just always thought wearing sweatpants (espcially for males) equates to giving up on life.</p>
<p>I buy all of my clothes on sale, and I think I dress pretty well. There are many deals to be had if you try so that is a lame excuse IMO. Furthermore, I am certainly not rich and will graduate with lots of debt.</p>