Updated on my academic standing
So, I talked to my mentor this afternoon. I told her that I got a B on social psy, and she wasn't too concerned initially...untill I told her that brought my GPA way down and all the consequences associated with it.
Here are some consequences I have to deal with...
1. I may end up losing my fellowship
2. I won't be able to apply for Research MA
3. consequently, I will have to take comps and have to take some other classes
4. with this GPA, I may have smaller chance of getting into the Ph.D. program
Ok, getting a few B's during grad school career is not a big deal. But the price I have to pay for one B is too high. Also, I wanted to prove to everyone that I'm a good student--I'm a student that my mentor brought here with her from Ohio. I'm so super disappointed with myself.
What could I have done to get an A in social psy? Well, I admit that I slacked off a bit because the class seemed easy. But I feel that I put sufficient amount of effort and that I had a good grasp of all the materials we've covered in class and readings.
After the meeting with my mentor, I talked to one of the student advisors to figure out about requirements that I have to meet.
1. As for the fellowship, he thinks that they will probably put me on probation--so I may not lose it all together at this point.
2. He suggested to take Cog Psy instead of Cog Neurosci because Cog Psy is comps relevant and is easier. Bonus is, Cog psy is on Wed 8-10pm--another super late night class! ugh
3. I won't be able to do research MA--have to take comps
4. About GPA and admission into Ph.D.--most admitted students have 3.6-3.8 GPA but some have 3.5.
So, after all, it's not the end of the world. As long as I get all A's next semester, I will probably retain my fellowship. Thought of taking comps is horrifying but I had to take it anyway if I stayed at OU. But now, here's a problem. I'm maxed out for next semester's course load but I still need to take Research Methods class because I won't be doing Research MA. Student advisor will get back to me about this...but this is soooooo complicated. So much pressure, too. All A's? How am I going to do that? So much to think about. So much to deal with. I can't believe one grade can hurt me this much.
Here are some consequences I have to deal with...
1. I may end up losing my fellowship
2. I won't be able to apply for Research MA
3. consequently, I will have to take comps and have to take some other classes
4. with this GPA, I may have smaller chance of getting into the Ph.D. program
Ok, getting a few B's during grad school career is not a big deal. But the price I have to pay for one B is too high. Also, I wanted to prove to everyone that I'm a good student--I'm a student that my mentor brought here with her from Ohio. I'm so super disappointed with myself.
What could I have done to get an A in social psy? Well, I admit that I slacked off a bit because the class seemed easy. But I feel that I put sufficient amount of effort and that I had a good grasp of all the materials we've covered in class and readings.
After the meeting with my mentor, I talked to one of the student advisors to figure out about requirements that I have to meet.
1. As for the fellowship, he thinks that they will probably put me on probation--so I may not lose it all together at this point.
2. He suggested to take Cog Psy instead of Cog Neurosci because Cog Psy is comps relevant and is easier. Bonus is, Cog psy is on Wed 8-10pm--another super late night class! ugh
3. I won't be able to do research MA--have to take comps
4. About GPA and admission into Ph.D.--most admitted students have 3.6-3.8 GPA but some have 3.5.
So, after all, it's not the end of the world. As long as I get all A's next semester, I will probably retain my fellowship. Thought of taking comps is horrifying but I had to take it anyway if I stayed at OU. But now, here's a problem. I'm maxed out for next semester's course load but I still need to take Research Methods class because I won't be doing Research MA. Student advisor will get back to me about this...but this is soooooo complicated. So much pressure, too. All A's? How am I going to do that? So much to think about. So much to deal with. I can't believe one grade can hurt me this much.
1 Comments:
At 8:55 PM, Jin said…
yeah, getting all A's is gonna be a pain in the ass. not to mention all the other stuff you're gonna have to deal with. then you gotta study for an exam that you're life pretty much depends on. pressure, no kidding. this is a trying time in life, though. time to see what you're really made of, i guess. no doubt it's gonna be a pretty rough semester; but a very crucial semester, nonetheless. hope i can help, and lemme knoow what i can do....even if it's just being a listening ear. =P
tomodachino jin desu
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