Overcoming Setbacks: Moving On After A Difficult Semester

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The discussion centers on the impact of a challenging semester on academic prospects, particularly regarding transfer applications and graduate school admissions. The original poster performed well in Calculus 2 and Physics 2 but struggled in other courses due to the difficulties of the semester and a concussion. Forum participants assert that graduate school committees prioritize performance in relevant subjects, suggesting that maintaining strong grades in math and physics during adversity can be viewed positively, especially if the concussion is mentioned in the statement of purpose.

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So my second semester is coming to an end and I didn't do as well as I know I can. I know I did well in Calculus 2 and Physics 2, but my other classes I'm afraid weren't as good. This semester was hard for me because it was a lot harder than the first and on top of that I got a concussion half way through and have been battling post concussion headaches every since. I know I learned from the mistakes I made, but will this bad semester ruin my chances of a good transfer or even getting into grad school?
 
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aglo6509 said:
So my second semester is coming to an end and I didn't do as well as I know I can. I know I did well in Calculus 2 and Physics 2, but my other classes I'm afraid weren't as good. This semester was hard for me because it was a lot harder than the first and on top of that I got a concussion half way through and have been battling post concussion headaches every since. I know I learned from the mistakes I made, but will this bad semester ruin my chances of a good transfer or even getting into grad school?

Concussions are serious business. I hope you're feeling better.

In general, I don't think a grad school committee will care how you did in any non-math, non-physics course. After all, they're interested in how well you will do once you're focused exclusively on physics; the fact that you kept your math and physics grades up while healing from a concussion could be seen as a good thing (that is, if you mention the concussion in your statement of purpose).
 

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