I've just returned to college as a mature student and I'm doing really, really well (marks in the low to high 90s, for the most part). I'm proud of myself but I have no idea how to interact with my classmates who aren't doing as well without sounding like a complete jerk. I don't have experience with this! I could use some advice or etiquette. There have been some... incidents. [more inside]
posted by VioletU on Oct 28, 2009 - 55 answers

I could have exceptional grades, but instead I've spent all of my time on academic pursuits that have, if anything, had a negative affect on my grades. How could all of this impact my future? I can't help but think that I've already screwed it all up. [more inside]
posted by csjc on Aug 6, 2009 - 28 answers

How are American parenting practices unique? [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Jun 18, 2009 - 30 answers

Is grade inflation really that serious a problem at colleges and universities? Looking to cut through the rhetoric associated with this issue. [more inside]
posted by hiteleven on May 11, 2009 - 43 answers

I'm about to graduate with a BS in electrical engineering. I never had an internship, co-op, etc., and I have a kinda crappy GPA. Where do I begin my job search? [more inside]
posted by Team of Scientists on Dec 14, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I ask my professors if the grades that they're giving me are inflated or not? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Nov 5, 2008 - 20 answers

How to deal with the heartbreak over a bad grade? [more inside]
posted by shamble on Sep 25, 2008 - 24 answers

Here's a question: What would you rather see on a grade report: a collection of A/A-s and the occasional C, or consistent B/B+s? If there were two students, and their GPAs were the same, and you were the director of admissions of some academic program, who would you pick? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2008 - 17 answers

What looks, uh, the least bad on a transcript - a C or a D w/ an A or B as a repeat grade? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 - 12 answers

Should I talk to my professor about getting an exemption on a test grade before or after final grades come out (and I learn whether it actually matters)? [more inside]
posted by martinX's bellbottoms on May 20, 2008 - 26 answers

Who in history (or in your life) has flunked/failed in school or university, but has gone on to great success? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Nov 15, 2007 - 46 answers

I'm failing Trig. What would be a good makeup assignment to suggest to my teacher? Do college teachers even do that kind of thing? [more inside]
posted by malapropist on Nov 14, 2007 - 21 answers

How do I make sure my professor doesn't hate me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 24, 2007 - 32 answers

Chasing grades is no longer working for me. I feel terrible when I get less than perfect grade, even if I have put in a great effort, even if I get the next best grade. [more inside]
posted by b33j on May 24, 2007 - 16 answers

How can I feel better about grades when they're said and done? This semester was a rough one, with relationships, too many credits, and lots of other responsibilities. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2007 - 29 answers

I'm a sophomore physics major at a fairly prestigious university (USN&WR Top 25) known for its technical and scientific offerings. My parents currently pay for tuition and dorm housing, with no financial aid. However, my grades have been lower than they expected, and they are now refusing to pay for me to return next year. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2007 - 38 answers

How do you deal with a company's request for a transcript if your grades aren't that great? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 6, 2007 - 13 answers

Ok, so my college grades weren't the best. Is there any way to disable access to my online grades? [more inside]
posted by Betty_effn_White on Jan 4, 2007 - 21 answers

My 15 year old is starting to slack off at school. Help me make her understand that she needs to straighten up! [more inside]
posted by keep it tight on Dec 15, 2006 - 39 answers

From jr. high through grad school, we may see the following letters on our report cards : A, B, C, D, F. Why no E?
posted by Afroblanco on May 3, 2006 - 33 answers

Is it foolish to confront a teacher about his behavior in class if our final is in one week? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on Nov 29, 2005 - 35 answers

I'm in my third year of college, and I just got grades back from this past semester. I've always been an A/B student; my gpa has been around 3.66 or so. This last semester I had a bunch of relationship-related/personal trouble; I was diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder. [consequences inside] [more inside]
posted by Stauf on May 13, 2005 - 25 answers