Tag: college-life

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.

Trying to pass two tough classes this term. Do study groups actually help, or is solo time more effective for deep understanding?