Today, in an attempt to get some guidance from my college advisor, I emailed her, saying I was contemplating going to another school because I felt so helpless about my GPA, and was sure I wouldn't get my major. I asked for advice on raising it. She gave me instructions on how to drop out. FML
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Today, my high school guidance counselor tried to convince me NOT to go to college, mainly because it's been so long since someone from my high school went to college, that she got rid of all the college information she used to have. FML
Today, I applied for college graduation. Turns out my advisor screwed me over and now I'm 1 credit hour short of getting my degree. Now I have to wait another semester and pay $3,500 just to take a one hour class on Bowling so that I can graduate. FML
Today, I got a letter confirming I had dropped out of college. I received this letter shortly after completing the 10th essay I had finished this week as a result of me deciding to finally apply myself to my schoolwork. Turns out that while dropping a class, I checked Drop All instead of Drop 1. FML
Today, I received an email from my professor informing me that if I missed another class, I'd be dropped from the course. I have field experience to complete tomorrow as part of my major. I emailed her two weeks ago to let her know, and we're excused by the dean. She doesn't care. FML
Today, my aunt asked me to change my major to a program I’m not interested in so her depressed son, my cousin, could have a study buddy. I’m in my last year of university and have been accepted to a master’s program. FML
Today, I asked to change my major at the college I'm transferring to in the fall. Instead of letting me change my major, they withdrew my acceptance. FML
Today, I dropped out of college and moved back home to help my mom take care of my younger siblings after our father's death. My mom yelled at me and scolded me and lectured me for throwing my life away, and said this was the last thing she ever wanted me to do. I thought she needed help. FML
Today, I went to see my guidance counselor. I was supposed to hear from my college about a scholarship by October 3rd. I was worried since it was already the 2nd so I went to talk to her. She never turned in my nomination. Goodbye $80,000 scholarship. FML
Today, I was supposed to have my advising appointment for my next semester of college. When I got to campus, it was windy and raining so heavily that my clothes were sopping wet within a minute of stepping out of my car. My advisor didn't show up. FML
Today, after dropping a class for the first time ever in college in order to focus on raising my grades, I failed the test that I dropped another course to study for. By not finishing on time. After 3 days of studying. FML
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DocBastard 38
Don't listen to her, and don't scream and Yale. Be as strong as an Ox,ford the stream, but don't go jumping off a Cambridge. You can be as rich as a a Duke or as famous as a Princeton, but getting good grades isn't that Harvard. Just study hard and eat a good meal, something like Brown Rice with Cornell.
RachelCamille 0
Maybe you should have been more direct. If you said you wanted to go to another school then thats probably what she took it as. If you just wanted more advice then just say that you need some advice.
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sparxva 12
Maybe it is good advice. College is not for everyone, and may not be the path for OP. Thank them for their advice and take a good hard look at your other options. There is no shame in being a mechanic or some other occupation that does not require a degree, but expect to work your ass off for the rest of your life.
EvilDave 13
The secret to success is not "Never give up". The secret to success is knowing WHEN to give up. Failure is normally a viable option. Dropping out may be the right thing. OP, you may need to drop out, take some time to reflect on why you are having so much trouble, and maybe rethink the major you are pursuing. Maybe put more money aside for school while you are at it.
djrox11 0
yeah well I'm older then you. this coming from a sophomore, represent.
djrox11 0
omfg that's @ #30
sallen0046 4
If you wanted advice on how to raise your GPA, you should have asked simply how to raise your GPA. It's not the counselor's fault that you're not doing well, or that they agree this isn't the path for you. Carry yourself over to a community college, learn how to survive college, and raise your GPA so you can head back to a university prepared.
izacht 0
Oh dont worry, all guidance counclers are idiots.
av0311 0
tell there boss
dansco 24
Think she was telling you to lower your sights lol
dtegrl 0
I'm not trying to be harsh but if you really feel this helpless, why can't you go to your colleges learning center and see a tutor? All colleges have them... at least out in california they do. And why would you insinuate in an email to your counselor that you may need to transfer schools when all you really wanted was advice on how to raise your GPA? And if you wanted sympathy from your couselor, you reached too far. They deal with students on a daily basis, they don't have the time nor desire to hold your hand through all this when you should be holding your own hand and act like an adult and figure this out on your own. Take advantage of your resources.
Lisa89 3
Yeh this. It's harsh but true. What they said. You should have just asked simply. Good luck OP.
alyssa0921 0
go to beauty school...nobody cares about gpa