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Making a Comeback from Mid-term Grades
For more information, visit www.undergradstudies.gatech.edu/success.htm#midterm
The bad news is one of your professors feels that you are not doing satisfactory work in her class. The good news, though is that these grades are not final. You still have time to get back on track. The mid-term grade system (which givean S for satisfactory or a U for unsatisfactory in all 1000- and 2000-level courses) is designated to help you succeed and steer you away from failure before it is too late. So if you find yourself with a U, here's what U can do.
Schedule a Meeting
All students should always interact with their professors about any idfficulty they are having in a class. If you are a freshman, you are also required to contact your academic advisor and discuss your study habits and the resources available to you. Some academic departments, will put a hold on your registration when you receive a U; in most cases, it cannot be removed until you attend the meeting with your advisor.
Evaluate What Went Wrong
The problem could be caused by a variety of reasons from poor attendance to poor test scores. By evaluating what went wrong, you can begin to correct the problem.
Take Steps to Correct the Problem
Whether it means going to bed a little bit earlier, showing up for all of your classes, or visiting an on-campus tutoring service, its time to find out what will put you back on the road to success. Tech is full of offices, organizations and individuals who can and want to help you
Talk it Out
If you are stressed about your grades or your academic performance, talk to someone about it, You've got professors, TAs, academic advisors and freshman partners. Talk to your Peer Leader, Team Leader or upper-class students about how they "survived" their freshman year(success stories are always encouraging). Also, the Counseling Center is available if you need someone to talk to about stress, time management, personal or academic concerns.
We appreciate the assistance of Dr. Leigh Bottomley, Office of Undergraduate Studies
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