Can I Still Get My Masters with Failing Grades?

[dadrack]

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

 

[Choppy]

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.

 

[Takuza]

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.

 

[TMFKAN64]

"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*.

 

[Matrix0]

after all

I cannot provide a definitive answer as it ultimately depends on the specific requirements and policies of the institution and program you are applying to. However, in general, having failing grades in required courses can significantly impact your chances of getting into a master's program. Admissions committees typically look at an applicant's academic record, including grades, as a key factor in their decision-making process. Failing grades may raise concerns about your ability to handle the coursework and succeed in graduate-level studies. It is important to demonstrate improvement by retaking the courses and performing well. Additionally, you may want to consider explaining the circumstances surrounding your initial failure in your application materials. Ultimately, it will be up to the admissions committee to determine if your overall application and potential outweigh the previous failing grades.