I recently caught up with LLP Interim Department Chair Dr. Samantha Morgan-Curtis to
receive Five Tips to turn the semester around if you have failed one or more of your midterm exams. Her was her advice:
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| Dr. Samantha Morgan Curtis LLP Interim Dept. Chair |
1st Meet with the Professor- Ideally if you have
not met up with your professor, this is the time to confront those grades head
on. Many of us need to see reports of progress before we discuss grades. Make
an appointment and honestly let the instructor know that you are willing and
ready to turn this grade around. When meeting with your professor admit to the
weaknesses and get tips on how to proceed in the class.
2nd Grade Algebra is Key- All professors provide
a break down of their grading systems. Do the calculations and be realistic on
what can be done to continue in this class. It is hard to drop classes
when financial and academic standing comes in to play.
3rd Impact of University Standing- If you realize
that you can not get through the class with a passing average, it’s time to
talk to your advisor. There are many options and a few outcomes, which include dropping a
class. Be cautious in dropping classes as there are often university requirements and scholarship obligations to consider. Dropping a
class only means taking it again if it is academically required for graduation.
4th Decisions- So you have talked to your
professor and advisor about your fate in the class, and you have decisions to
make; Flight or Fight! You have decided to fight and continue in the course,
its time to look at your resources. As a student, there are many options for
help on TSU’s campus such as: office hours to receive help from your professor,
Tiger Tutoring, the Write Center, and much more. Students pay for these sources!!
Be sure to get the most bang out of your buck!
5th Time Management and Study Habits- Analyze
what was going on in your first attack and make changes in your strategies for the second half of the course.
Take more time to study and stay organized.
Good luck Tigers.
Chandler Wilson
*PS, Don't forget to Mark Your Calendar with some rather cool events being hosted by LLP faculty:
- This Friday (3/23), The Black Film Series is screening and discussing Higher Learning at 10a, in Poag Auditorium.
- Next Friday (3/30), The Gay Straight Alliance is screening and discussion The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson at 10a, Humanities 113.
*PS, Don't forget to Mark Your Calendar with some rather cool events being hosted by LLP faculty:
- This Friday (3/23), The Black Film Series is screening and discussing Higher Learning at 10a, in Poag Auditorium.
- Next Friday (3/30), The Gay Straight Alliance is screening and discussion The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson at 10a, Humanities 113.
