Can I Still Get My Masters with Failing Grades?

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Failing two required courses in freshman year can hinder chances of getting into graduate school, as it places applicants at a competitive disadvantage. It's crucial to identify the reasons for the failures and address them to improve future performance. Demonstrating significant grade improvement in subsequent courses can help mitigate the impact of earlier poor grades. While bad grades can affect applications, a strong finish in undergraduate studies can still lead to acceptance into some graduate programs. Overall, focusing on academic recovery and showcasing progress is essential for future success.
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I'll keep this short and sweet, for i even manage to fail English and i don't wish to demonstrate it. But during my freshman year, i failed two classes (physics and Humanity, two required courses i may add)

What is my likely hood of still getting that master i always seems to want?

I am retaking those class again of course, they are required
 
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You can fail a couple of courses and still get into graduate school, but it does put you at a major disadvantage in a competative process. Most of the other applicants will not have failed in their undergraduate work.

You need to figure out WHY you failed and correct the problem if possible. Then do all that much better as you move forward in your studies.
 
Similarly I've gotten D's in G-chem 1 and 2, and had to repeat the classes freshmen year/summer between freshmen and sophomore year. I don't know how big an impact this has on anything, but my grades have dramatically improved since.
 
"Dramatic improvement" is the story you want to tell when you have bad grades on your transcript. As Choppy says, you'll be at a competitive disadvantage with *any* bad grades, but as long as you end very strong, you shouldn't have any problem getting in *somewhere*.
 
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