As much as I would like to live my life without letting past academic mistakes pull me back, my GPA does not allow me to forget. But rather than simmering in what cannot be changed, I figure it’d be helpful…
There’s a failing grade on my transcript and my GPA sucks
The situation Even the smallest failure is catastrophic when you feel like the trajectory of your life depends solely on your actions today. Doing poorly on a quiz, not scoring well on an essay – these relatively insignificant inconveniences began…
Say no to bird courses; say yes to academic idealism
"You study hard now, get good average, get into medical school and become a doctor. You don't make the grades — secretary!" As I reiterated these words from my professor to my counsellor, she was aghast at the harshness and…