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Course shifting
Can I still shift courses in 2nd year of college even if i have 2 failing marks?
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Zachary’s Answer
1st it depends on your school policy, but I don't really see why failing grades would be a hurdle for a change of direction/ major/ focus of studies which is what it seems like you are referring to when you say course change. In my experience the failing grade affects a few things GPA, credit for the course the ripple of that could have baring on academic performance based scholarships. While changing direction can lead to more time being invested failing the courses already doesn't grant credit for the course so its really a 0 sum loss as I see it. If the failing was due to overstress struggles with the material or simply a loss of passion for whatever it might be then a change of direction is definitely a good approach.
however regardless I would encourage a pursuit of the root cause of it and see what were the factors that resulted in the fails to allow for a lesson to be reaped from it and to prevent a repeat in the future. so that the change in direction can be a change towards success, and a new chapter towards the completion of whatever area of study you are in pursuit of.
however regardless I would encourage a pursuit of the root cause of it and see what were the factors that resulted in the fails to allow for a lesson to be reaped from it and to prevent a repeat in the future. so that the change in direction can be a change towards success, and a new chapter towards the completion of whatever area of study you are in pursuit of.
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Sanjeev’s Answer
Hi Andrea, the answer to your question would depend on your school's policies. My advice would be to ask your college advisor and do some research on your credit requirements and how credit transfer works across majors in your school. You would want to make sure that your credits apply to the major you plan to switch to in order to reduce the course load required to graduate and not delay your graduation. Good luck!
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Fred’s Answer
That's going to depend on your specific school's policy. You should have some kind of advisor who can answer this question for you. My gut feeling is "of course you can", but i can't be 100% sure. Also, if you have a scholarship, that may be impacted as well, depending on the conditions set up by it.
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Priya’s Answer
Hi Andrea, does your school have an academic advisor/school counselor? I think they would better be able to answer your question for your specific school. Good luck and your not alone!
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