Warning, long assed whine ahead.

[KillerMuffin]

I can't rant about this cause it's really just not rant worthy and I whine anyway.



I got a bad grade because I couldn't memorize who the past presidents were and who currently holds various positions like the assistant three times removed to the assistant minority whip.

I didn't understand most of that stupid class anyway. I knew I should have taken the essay instead of multiple guess.

I hate politics and I'm never taking another damned politics class in my life if I can wrangle out of it.

My GPA is toast, but redeemable. I've got three easy classes this summer. I should pick up at least 2 As, should be 3.

whine

 

[Cheyenne]

Define "bad grade."

I'm guessing your definition of "bad" may be "good" for other people.

 

[LukkyKnight]

Then define "long assed."

I'm betting your definition of "long assed" may seem shorter than a New York Minute to some.

 

[KillerMuffin]

It's a C, which is bad for most people.


Isn't it?

 

[Guest]

 

[KillerMuffin]

Then define "long assed."

I'm betting your definition of "long assed" may seem shorter than a New York Minute to some.

You've never heard me whine. Anything longer than silence is "long assed."

 

[Guest]

 

[perks]

It's a C, which is bad for most people.


Isn't it?

lol, I believe Cs are average.

 

[Black_Bird]

You've never heard me whine. Anything longer than silence is "long assed."

...

Take a few really really easy classes and bring your GPA up. There is always a way! Besides, you might like Yoga.

 

[LukkyKnight]

It's all relative, but one C does not torpedo an otherwise robust GPA.

Four sentences is not long-assed.

 

[Cheyenne]

It's a C, which is bad for most people.


Isn't it?

I don't know. That would have depended on the class for me when I was in college. A "C" in an accounting course would have killed me. A "C" in the calculus class that I hated was wonderful.

I suspect for some students they would be thrilled with a "C."

 

[Rubyfruit]

Muff, you know more than anybody here how hard you are on yourself.

You can NOT be perfect. Ok?

You just might be the closest example to it that I've ever seen, however, you're still human. (thank god)

 

[KillerMuffin]

I'm chasing a Ph.D. To get into Grad school for that cruicial Masters I have to maintain a minimum 3.0. To stay in the engineering college the minimum is 2.75, no big deal.

I was wanting to save the inevitable C for later on in my undergrad career.

I've got to take *shudder* biology.

 

[Sillyman]

Ditto from me what Cheyenne just said. C isn't bad. It's just average. You didn't do exceptionally well. Well shit.

 

[morninggirl5]

I'm chasing a Ph.D. To get into Grad school for that cruicial Masters I have to maintain a minimum 3.0. To stay in the engineering college the minimum is 2.75, no big deal.

I was wanting to save the inevitable C for later on in my undergrad career.

I've got to take *shudder* biology.

For every C, you have to have one A to keep the 3.0. So as long as you have 2 A's already, you can have the C in biology, too.

I just got my final grades from Grad School and was whining about it to my Mom. Her response, "You can't have straight A's all the time."

She was probably right, but it doesn't make it better. Curse the idiot professor, plot his slow painful demise, and then concentrate on the good grades you got. Trust me, it helps. I'm still savoring my bleach in the grits plot from my undergrad years.

 

[sunstruck]

I'm chasing a Ph.D. To get into Grad school for that cruicial Masters I have to maintain a minimum 3.0. To stay in the engineering college the minimum is 2.75, no big deal.

I was wanting to save the inevitable C for later on in my undergrad career.

I've got to take *shudder* biology.

Now this I understand. Kind of like using a get out of jail free card on a parking ticket.

It pisses you off, there's little you can do about it, and that pisses you off more. Is it a C for the class, or for the exam?

 

[AzureAngel]

*Nods.* I look at it like morninggirl5. An A counters a C. Two A's and a C balance out to a B+. Not terrible at all.

I know how disappointing it is and how much you might want to hunt the professor down, but you'll be fine with (and probably without) a little extra work.

 

[Guest]

KM,

You are a lot like me. C's were not acceptable, in my mind. But, unfortunately, a few may creep into your GPA. I have no doubt you'll, easily, bring your grades up. Good luck!

 

[penguindance]

 

[nasty]

Pick up that grade, that's an order.

 

[Hamletmaschine]

If you're bright enough to be contemplating going on for a Ph.D., then you should have no trouble maintaining a 3.0 GPA.

Most of your courses toward the end of your undergraduate degree will be in your major--in which, presumably, you'll earn A's and B's. Goes a long way toward balancing out those C's in Poly Sci.

Graduate admissions standards are usually not so "hard" as they make them seem. Except at the very best programs, there's lots of "fudge factors" that can come into play. In any case, I promise you they won't notice your "C" in Poly Sci when they review your application for an engineering program.

 

[patient1]

Classes are usually "stupid" when ;

1) You are scheduled or required to take some course that is too easy for you.

OR

2) You aren't opening your mind to it. ( some people have the same challenge with the appreciation of Dodge trucks, & so they lead deprived lives)

You used the board for help with an algebra . I'd have been happy to discuss or explain politics/ government without debating issues, and I'm sure others would have gladly helped.


BIOLOGY- Not a problem. I'm sure cymbidia can teach you appreciation/ tutor you on the topic. Many of us would be glad to help.

You've never been shy about starting threads before.

 

[alexandraaah]

I was wanting to save the inevitable C for later on in my undergrad career.

I've got to take *shudder* biology.

I think you'll do really well in biology. Your mind grasps concepts really well; biology doesn't have to be straight memorization if you understand what you're learning, which you certainly will.

 

[Skibum]

The standards will be a bit stricter when you get into graduate school. There will be no "C" grades in grad school. It's "A", "B", or "F".

 

[KillerMuffin]

These people are hoity-toity for a state college. It's 3.0 or you don't get in. If need be I can take a few extra skate classes to get in. They have a decent creative writing program here. Wonder if they take smut.

I don't think I'll have a problem, really, because I'm good at English and the courses required for the major.

It's just stuff like cutting critters open, rote memorization, and history that I suck dick at. I wanted to be a vet until I took biology in high school. There has got to be a way out of that. I think I'll chat with the advisor.

Like Sun said, it's just pissy to use a get out of jail free card on a parking ticket.


I'm still relatively shocked that you people actually paid attention to whining.