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I am currently a junior in college and I am taking 15 hours this semester. The drop date is tomorrow and I don't know if I should drop a politics class.
I made a 68 on the first test which is a D my other 4 classes, I made 3 B's and an A on my first tests.
the obvious answer is yes drop the class, but I already have 4 dropped classes throughout my college career, 3 of them are the same math class (college algebra...just could not figure it out), and the fourth class is when I switched majors and the class was useless towards my new major.
My question is, do employers really look at how many drop classes you have or is that just a graduate school thing? And if so, could I just explain away the other 4 drops without it being a problem?
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depends a lot on what field you are going into. i doubt an engineering employer is going to care if you drop out of english classes. however, the fact that you have a lot of dropped classes is a red flag in my mind when i look at a transcript. but if you have an adequate explanation (i.e., extenuating circumstances) then i don't see it as that big of an issue. i am more concerned with how well you did in the other pertinent classes (which you seem to be doing very well in).
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First of all what the fuck a march 9th drop off date? Ours was in mid february.
As far as I know, employers rarely look at these type of things but some do once in a while and if they notice a bunch of dropped classes they might ask you what's up.
You should also think about the future. Can you just do better on the next exam? You might be stuck with a 7 class semester soon if you drop one now and that sucks.
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On March 09 2012 04:57 Durso wrote:
My question is, do employers really look at how many drop classes you have or is that just a graduate school thing? And if so, could I just explain away the other 4 drops without it being a problem?
Lol no. Most companies aren't even going to give a shit about your GPA. They mostly care about what degree you have, what work experience/interships you have, and good references.
A few companies will ask for your GPA, (I've only run into one so far, but I'm guessing companies with a lot of applicants like Google or Microsoft will ask for it as well) but for the most part they don't care. While where you went to school makes some difference, unless you are graduating from an Ivy League school don't expect to get a job based on where you graduated.
If you aren't planning on going to graduate school in the near future, I suggest that you really focus on getting an intership and building job experience and references above all else.
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They only offer this course in the spring so I will have to take it again next spring if I drop it, I am worried that I have 3 more tests and a 10 pages paper due in this class, I also have papers due in every other class this semester and I feel like I am drowning. It is a 15 hour semester that feels like 18 hours because of the amount of papers I have to write.
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On March 09 2012 05:05 Durso wrote:
They only offer this course in the spring so I will have to take it again next spring if I drop it, I am worried that I have 3 more tests and a 10 pages paper due in this class, I also have papers due in every other class this semester and I feel like I am drowning. It is a 15 hour semester that feels like 18 hours because of the amount of papers I have to write.
That's university man. I'm in my 4th year and have 7 classes right now. I have exams in each of them and I'm working on 5 different projects at once right now plus have a couple more coming soon.
You will be in the same situation next year no doubt so that shouldn't be your motivation to drop a class.
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From my experience I have never had an employer care about dropped classes. If they cared about anything school related, it was GPA (overall and/or classes for your major). Graduate school didn't look at that for me either. It was only GRE score and GPA.
I'd drop the class if there's any chance you think you won't pass or if you your GPA can't afford the grade you think you'll make. Otherwise stick it out and just get it over with.
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On March 09 2012 05:02 Kurr wrote:
First of all what the fuck a march 9th drop off date? Ours was in mid february.
kekeke our _add_ date is march 9... :D (so if we drop before the 9th it isn't even shown on our transcript!)
but yeah, I wasn't aware that employers would hate dropped classes or anything, so don't feel too terrible if you drop XD (I have no idea what "15 hours" means though, since my school has strange credit hour numbers)
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On March 09 2012 05:05 Durso wrote:
They only offer this course in the spring so I will have to take it again next spring if I drop it, I am worried that I have 3 more tests and a 10 pages paper due in this class, I also have papers due in every other class this semester and I feel like I am drowning. It is a 15 hour semester that feels like 18 hours because of the amount of papers I have to write.
a drop looks better than a D or F. if you don't think you can improve it, it is better to focus on your other courses. also, for the most part, Toast is correct for low level jobs. GPA is not as important as degree/school/experience.
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I haven't graduated yet, but dropped classes means you can prioritize, IMO
Drop it and save your GPA.
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I also suggest you drop it and dedicate your efforts to your other classes. Now you know what that class is like and if you really want to take it, you can take it in the future.
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Just drop it, companies don't look at dropped classes.
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Thanks, I was really worried about the drops and wasn't really sure but I don't want my GPA to be below a 3.0 if I dont drop the class because I really don't think I can bring it up higher than a C, if even that much
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Employers rarely care - depending on the level of connection you have, sometimes all they need is for you to come in for an interview. If you're just another complete stranger, you may need to submit your official transcript on top of resume and cover letter, and this is when it might matter. Be prepared to give a good reason for all your dropped courses in the interview.
Nevertheless, I think it'll be better for you to drop it and prioritize your other courses.
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Drops don't even show up if you drop early enough in some cases. Drops are better than a Withdrawal, which is still better than a D or F. Graduate schools do look at Withdrawals so you can probably can get away with 1 or 2 without it being an issue.
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A dropped course only means you need to replace it with another sometime down the line. If you can't handle 5 courses as a junior, how are you going to handle 6 courses as a senior? Or alternatively, that's another $1000 for a summer/winter course. If that doesn't bother you, and you're not planning on immediately going to graduate school, then drop the class.
And mizU, I have to really disagree with you. I understand how you can argue it does but in this case, when you're approaching your fifth dropped course, it just gives off the impression that the individual is a quitter or just doesn't have 'it.' Or that the individual has poor judgement/planning/or even unable to prioritize correctly. Graduate schools greatly frown upon it; employers don't care but they should.
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Wait, for some schools, there is a difference between dropping and withdrawing. Dropping a class doesn't go on record, but withdrawing from a class shows a withdrawal on your record. I guess all schools are different though. Assuming it's not on record, you should drop. If it is on record, you should withdraw only if you don't think you can get a C.
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On March 09 2012 05:40 Enervate wrote:
Wait, for some schools, there is a difference between dropping and withdrawing. Dropping a class doesn't go on record, but withdrawing from a class shows a withdrawal on your record. I guess all schools are different though. Assuming it's not on record, you should drop. If it is on record, you should withdraw only if you don't think you can get a C.
For my university :
Drop class in first 2 weeks of class : no mention on file
Drop class before mid february limit date : mention on file that class was dropped
Drop class after : E = failed class
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I would drop it unless its a core class for your major. From what people (not on TL) have told me, employers don't really care.
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A withdrawal is better than a failure. That's pretty much all you need to think about.
On a sidenote, you dropped algebra three times? Jesus x.x
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Absolutely drop it if you're that low, and get your study habits up if this is your fourth class. Employers will not care. Most probably don't care much about your GPA unless you're flirting with a 4.0 or something noteworthy. It's more about internships and contacts
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Seems like you are dropping classes as a scape goat. You need to learn to deal with it and work harder rather than dropping classes because you do poorly. This is also a huge waste of money
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On March 09 2012 06:30 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
A withdrawal is better than a failure. That's pretty much all you need to think about.
On a sidenote, you dropped algebra three times? Jesus x.x
Hey! i just couldnt do it. I did pass it with a B though :0
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Droping classes
Hope it's not a spelling course 
+ Show Spoiler +If it is don't drop it -_-
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15 hours a week is that normal in the US? I'd hardly be able to finish my bachlor in 6 semesters if I would take less than 25 hours per week.
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On March 09 2012 06:53 EatsDirt wrote:
Seems like you are dropping classes as a scape goat. You need to learn to deal with it and work harder rather than dropping classes because you do poorly. This is also a huge waste of money
Alternative is shit up the GPA, which is far worse. Better to learn a lesson and cough up the dough
and by 15 hours I am sure he meant 15 credits. That's 5 courses (1 course = 3 credits)
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I didn't know that universities show which classes you have dropped. That seems pretty silly in that in punishes people that A. want real mastery of a subject or B. are exploring interests outside their major. If your GPA is high excluding the drops.
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On March 09 2012 08:43 cskalias.pbe wrote:
I didn't know that universities show which classes you have dropped. That seems pretty silly in that in punishes people that A. want real mastery of a subject or B. are exploring interests outside their major. If your GPA is high excluding the drops.
No, it punishes people who tried something, found it too hard or demanding, and then gave up.
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In my school you get in trouble with the respective college that you are in, if you have more than 3 drops, but if you are going to fail, I wouldn't bother staying in. If you feel that you simply cannot pull that grade up into something acceptable, drop it. Deal with the consequences of dropping the class, but don't destroy your GPA. As little time as employers put into looking at your transcript, it would be a rare opportunity for one to actually noticed that you have 4 drops (those 3 drops on college algebra is another story).
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