Tag: academic-advice

I'm in my second year and took 18 credits to stay on track, but one core class is going poorly. I have a partial scholarship that requires full-time status and a minimum GPA, and the drop deadline is next week. If I drop, I'll still be full-time, but it could push graduation by a semester and add tuition costs. The professor's office hours are limited, and tutoring is booked out for two weeks. I'm worried about a withdrawal notation and how it looks for future applications. What should I weigh to decide whether to drop or try to salvage the grade? I'm mid-way through a busy season and trying to be realistic about my energy. I'm in a small town, so options are limited and shipping can be slow. This has been on my mind for a while and I'd love some real-world experiences. If there are pitfalls you ran into, those would be super helpful to hear too. I've already tried a couple of the obvious things, but the results were mixed. I'm in a small town, so options are limited and shipping can be slow.