Now that the first round of midterms
is almost completed, you’ve probably started to get your first midterm grades
back. If you didn’t do as well as you
expected on an exam, don’t be discouraged! Taking college exams is not an easy task, especially
if you’ve never taken one before. Some
helpful ideas to stay on track for the rest of the semester…
Here are some tips that I have found
helpful after getting a disappointing grade on a midterm.
Talk
to your instructor
Stop by office hours and go over
your exam with the instructor. This is
really helpful because you’ll be able to go over your mistakes and find out why
your answers were incorrect. Make sure
to ask questions and always ask to clarify a topic that you do not completely
understand. Don’t be afraid to reach out to them!
Develop
new study habits
In high school, you probably didn’t have
to study much for midterms. In college,
studying may require hours at Library, memorizing pages of notes and study
guides. This is not always the most
effective way to study the material. It’s
not about how long you study, but rather how well you study.
Make
use of the resources on campus
Check out the campus tutoring centers
(if you haven’t already) for help with subjects that many students study in
their first year.
Hold
yourself accountable
We need to be the one to take
responsibility for the disappointing grade. If you do get a bad grade, it’s okay to be
upset about it, but then try to find ways to improve yourself. The best way to deal with a bad grade is to
put in the effort to do things differently and to strive even harder the next
time for the grade you feel like you deserve.
Stay
motivated
Getting your first bad grade on an
exam can make you rethink a lot of things in life: your major, your career
choice. Everyone struggles with staying
motivated at one time or another. The
most successful students are the ones who ask for help when they need it! Don’t be afraid to ask for help and support. Stay positive, work hard and make it happen!
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