I'm about to finish a master's program and my grades are less than stellar. How big of an effect might this have on my employment prospects going forward, and what are some strategies to deal with this?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2013 -
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I'm really stressed about college right now. My grades are lower than ever (though not terribly low); I'm afraid I just can't do my major or that I'll disappoint my parents or just suck at school. What should my next steps be?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2011 -
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I am filling out graduate school applications and I was wondering if anyone knew the proper etiquette on how to list a GPA for a student that has attended multiple institutions.
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posted by Carnifex
on Aug 20, 2010 -
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I am an undergrad double majoring in Ancient History and Classics at a well known Classics department. I am about to start my senior year in the fall and I would like to enter into either an Ancient History or Classical Archaeology program following my senior year, but I believe I may have ruined my chances with some poor marks.
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posted by Carnifex
on May 17, 2010 -
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I'm uncomfortably depressed to the point of feeling completely hopeless...but I need to pass my classes. Can anyone recommend a good study/homework method that worked for you in hard times?
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posted by Taft
on Nov 18, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by VioletU
on Oct 28, 2009 -
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Who in history (or in your life) has flunked/failed in school or university, but has gone on to great success?
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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?
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posted by malapropist
on Nov 14, 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!
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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?
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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]
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posted by Stauf
on May 13, 2005 -
25 answers
