Very bad sophomore year for an EE major

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The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a sophomore Electrical Engineering major who is struggling academically, specifically with failing grades in key courses. The participant expresses concern about the implications of retaking failed courses on future employment and graduate school applications.

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  • The original poster (OP) is worried about how repeating failed courses will affect their job prospects and graduate school applications.
  • Some participants suggest that the impact of failing courses may not be as significant if the OP performs well upon retaking them.
  • One participant mentions that the failing grades will remain on the transcript but will not affect the GPA if the courses are retaken successfully.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about how employers view repeated courses and GPA during the hiring process.
  • The OP expresses relief after receiving feedback from others, indicating that the discussion has provided some comfort regarding their situation.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the implications of failing courses and retaking them, as opinions vary on how employers and graduate schools may perceive these grades.

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There is uncertainty regarding the specific policies of different institutions concerning grade replacement and the potential impact on future academic and career opportunities.

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Students in similar academic situations, particularly those in engineering or other STEM fields, may find this discussion relevant as they navigate challenges related to course performance and future aspirations.

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Right now I am doing very bad in a few courses, ones that count too.

I failed Hon. Calc 3 last semester and now I am failing two more courses, Circuit Theory II and Logic Works this semester.

I am going to end up deleting these grades and retaking them. I know that I can get atleast a B and probably even an A when I retake all three of these courses.

Lately, I have just been very stressed out about many things.

My question is how bad does it look to employers and a Masters application if one repeats a few failed courses but ends up doing very well after the repeats?

How worried should I be?
 
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I'd be more worried that you can't spell "sophomore".
 
Thats why they have spell check!

I'm a horriable speller, but it doesn't stop me. <--look at that spelled horiable worng twice oh noes hah.

Before typing an e-mail or sending a message to someone important spell check it.

ANywho...

So you can get an F in a course, and retake that course and the F is deleted off your transcript? Or are you saying your going to drop the course then retake?
 
The F stays on the transcript, it just won't count towards the GPA.

Lets assume I end up with a 3.5 GPA after I graduate with a Masters (they have a 5 year program).

The only flaw on the transcript is this sophomore year which shows me getting the few Fs but right next to it is the A or B that I get after the repeat.
 
God i wish my school had that!

I really don't have any advice though because I'm not sure how hard it is to get into a school to get your masters. Nor do I know what employers think. But from my experience at a job interview, they just look at the GPA on your resume later they will look at your transcripts but by then your already very far in the interviewing process and I doubt they would care but who knows.
 
Thankyou for your input. You have relieved my worries somewhat and I will be able to sleep tonight. :)
 

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