"I just got my first semester grades today and I am really worried. I didn't do so well, like almost on academic probation but barely not. I'm pre-med and scared that I'll never get into medical school now. What should I do?"I'm sorry to hear that you first semester didn't go as well as you would have liked. Unfortunately, this is a situation that a lot of first generation and low income college students find themselves in at the end of their first semester or quarter. I found myself in a similar boat after my first quarter in college, too.
But, don't fret, it's not the end of the world. For medical school (or graduate or another professional school), one term of bad grades does not spell doom. When you experience bumps in the road like this, what a medical school is looking for is improvement the next semester or quarter.
So, don't worry too much about one less-than-desirable semester of grades. Instead, set you sights on how you can improve for the coming semester. Do you need to change your study habits, work on time management, or re-evaluate your commitments? Also, check out these tips for dealing with and preventing academic difficulty.
Taking these steps can help you put yourself in a better position for next semester. I'm wishing you a semester of academic achievement in the new year!
Got questions? Please feel free to ask The Advisor about it.
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