Hi there, so I’ve been trying really hard this year to improve my gpa. So far, my hard work has paid off and I’ve been getting 80’s in most of my classes. My mom told me she’s really proud of me, which makes me more determined than ever to maintain my grades. Last week, I skipped one of my classes as I thought there was a movie scheduled for that day. I just found out that the movie was scheduled for today and I missed my midterm. I cannot make up the test without a legitimate excuse and I’m absolutely devastated. I burst into tears when I told my mom because I felt ashamed and disappointed in myself. I know it was an honest mistake, but I can’t help but think that all of this is my fault. I received an 82.5% on my last assignment, which is worth 20%. The midterm is worth 25% of my entire grade and I now have a zero. Even if I get 80% on my next assignment and exam, I’ll only receive a 60% when, really, I’m striving for something higher. The course is chosen as an additional credit for my ANT minor program and I could’ve technically picked another course, but I don’t want to drop it since it’ll be a waste of money. I don’t want my gpa to suffer because of a stupid mistake, but I must face reality. Do you have any advice? Will credit/no credit work in this case?
Lesson learned: Never skip class.
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hey there,
well, it doesn’t hurt to talk to the professor about it. i’m not saying that they’ll let you make it up, but it’s worth trying. there’s no real formal procedure for in-class tests and assignments like there is for final exams, so that’s about all i can advise.
if it’s an F-section course, then the deadline to credit/no-credit it has already passed, but if it’s a yearlong course, you can still do it. however, if it’s a program requirement for your minor, you’re not allowed to credit/no-credit it anyway.
so…yeah. don’t skip class, but if you do and you make a mistake like this, just try your best to explain it to the prof. and if they’re not willing to let you retake it then, hey, it’s not the end of the world. you can move on from this. don’t beat yourself up about it – we all make dumb mistakes.*
best,
aska
* well, i don’t. but then, i’m an invincible, perfect being. students, though – students make mistakes all the time. and that’s ok.