How Did I Perform in My Freshman Year?

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The discussion centers around a student's freshman year academic performance at a Vietnamese university, highlighting their grades across various subjects. The student achieved high marks in French and computer science but struggled with mathematics, receiving C+ grades in Mechanics, Linear Algebra, and Calculus. Concerns were raised about the implications of these grades for future academic success, particularly regarding readiness for advanced math courses. The conversation emphasizes that while freshman year grades are often not critical for long-term outcomes, a commitment to improvement is essential. The student noted difficulties retaining information post-exams, except for language studies, and mentioned that their university, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, is highly regarded. The importance of understanding the grading system in Vietnam was also discussed, clarifying that a 66% is considered a C+ in this context.
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Ok, thank everyone. Here are my result in freshman year:
Semester 1:
Practice in General Physics: 9/10
French A1: 9.3/10
Mechanics 1: 6.7/10 :(
Linear Algebra: 6.6/10:(
Calculus1: 6.8/10:(
Semester 2:
French A2: 9.5/10
CS1: 9.6/10
Thermodynamics and molecular physics: 7.9/10
Calculus 2: 6.8/10 :(

So it is the end of math general in my university. Next year i have to learn advance math and numerical...

Is it ok for the freshman year?
 
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Those results are fine. I know people who did a lot, LOT worse in their first year and ended up with a perfectly fine degree. Don't worry about it.
 
I WOULD worry about it. Ds? The worry is that you haven't learned your lesson. A LOT of people get a huge shock upon entering university and have grades similar to yours. You do need to make a concerted effort to up your commitment to your studies.

It doesn't mean anything is screwed up for the future. Just like with college admissions, freshman years really don't count much. It's the people who don't change that get into trouble.
 
Pengwuino said:
I WOULD worry about it. Ds?

66% is a D over there? Wild! It's 4% off an A here.
 
Here in the USA 66% is usually a D (one step above failing). What 6.6/10 means for the original poster is anybody's guess, because we have no idea where in the world he (she?) is or which educational system he is in.
 
Are you really ready for advanced math courses with D's in calculus and linear algebra?? If you want to go to grad school, then you must pull yourself together and get a lot better grades next time!
 
jtbell said:
we have no idea where in the world he (she?) is or which educational system he is in.

Aha, looking at his other posts I see he's in Vietnam. Does anybody else here know anything about Vietnamese universities? :rolleyes:
 
Thank everyone:
66% is C+ in Vietnam. <6 is D
Practice in General Physics: 9/10 A+
French A1: 9.3/10 A+
Mechanics 1: 6.7/10 :( C+
Linear Algebra: 6.6/10:( C+
Calculus1: 6.8/10:( C+
Semester 2:
French A2: 9.5/10 A+
CS1: 9.6/10 A+
Thermodynamics and molecular physics: 7.9/10 B
Calculus 2: 6.8/10 :( C+
But in Vietnam the D or A is not important. People only care about the mark in %.

But the problem for me is:
After the exam, i forgot anything. Now i only remember French because it is a language.
I 'am learned in the program that coporate with the France.
Called: Physique Corpusculaire et Applications
From the 3 rd year, we learn all subject in French
P/S My university is the best university in Vietnam. You can search Vietnam national university, Hanoi in QS
 
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