Fight of Flight: Post Midterm Survival Guide

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:

Dr. Samantha Morgan Curtis
LLP Interim Dept. Chair

1^st 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.

2^nd 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.

3^rd 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.

4^th 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!

5^th 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.