What will happen to me with low marks in all my exams?

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The discussion revolves around the concerns of a participant regarding their low exam marks and the implications for their academic and professional future. It explores various factors contributing to academic performance, potential pathways for improvement, and the impact of university reputation on career prospects.

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  • One participant expresses concern about their low marks and the likelihood of continuing this trend.
  • Another participant suggests that the reasons for low performance could include lack of interest, poor study habits, or inadequate foundational skills.
  • Some participants propose that developing a plan to address these issues is essential for improvement.
  • Concerns are raised about the impact of attending a lower-tier university on future job prospects and promotions.
  • One participant mentions a very low success ratio in exams, questioning the effectiveness of the educational system.
  • Clarifications are sought regarding the specific exams being discussed, including IIT JEE and BITSAT.
  • Statistics about the number of students and available seats in competitive exams are debated, with some participants questioning their accuracy.
  • There is a suggestion that once work experience is established, college grades may become less significant to employers.
  • One participant expresses confidence in achieving high grades in college despite current struggles.

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Participants express a range of views on the implications of low exam marks, the reasons behind them, and the importance of university reputation. There is no consensus on the best course of action or the significance of the statistics discussed.

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Some participants highlight the competitive nature of entrance exams in India and the impact of reservation policies on admission statistics. There are unresolved questions about the accuracy of the statistics presented and the broader context of educational opportunities.

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Students facing academic challenges, individuals interested in the impact of university reputation on career prospects, and those navigating competitive exam systems may find this discussion relevant.

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I got low marks in all my exams and i am sure i will continue to do so. Now what will happen to me?
 
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Well, it's really up to you at this point.

A lot depends on why you're not performing to the level you would like. Some of the more common reasons include: a lack of interest in the material, a faulty base of fundamental skills, poor study habits or just the fact that habits that were successful in high school (i.e. cramming the night before the exam) don't work in university. Sometimes it's not a single reason, but a compound set of reasons.

Once you have a hard look at what you're doing and the reasons behind your performance, you can start developing a plan for addressing them. That's not always easy. Sometimes it means figuring out whether you're on a good academic path for you. Sometimes it means confronting sources of pressure that are pushing you in the wrong direction. Sometimes it's a matter of developing some self-discipline.

So, perhaps we could turn the question back to you. Why did you get low marks?
 
Choppy said:
Well, it's really up to you at this point.

A lot depends on why you're not performing to the level you would like. Some of the more common reasons include: a lack of interest in the material, a faulty base of fundamental skills, poor study habits or just the fact that habits that were successful in high school (i.e. cramming the night before the exam) don't work in university. Sometimes it's not a single reason, but a compound set of reasons.

Once you have a hard look at what you're doing and the reasons behind your performance, you can start developing a plan for addressing them. That's not always easy. Sometimes it means figuring out whether you're on a good academic path for you. Sometimes it means confronting sources of pressure that are pushing you in the wrong direction. Sometimes it's a matter of developing some self-discipline.

So, perhaps we could turn the question back to you. Why did you get low marks?
I have tried extremely hard but to fail again and again. This is because of the extremely low success ratio in all the exams (0.1 percent) . I come in the top 8 percent but it is low
 
Also i am interested in computer science and engineering but i have to study pcm to get that :|. I am getting CSE in tier 3 college and i know i would excel in CSE but i am worried that my company when i am working won't give me promotions because of bad university. Also for the rest of my life everyone will see my bad marks. :(
 
If you are resolved to continue getting low marks, nothing good.
 
Suyash Singh said:
Also i am interested in computer science and engineering but i have to study pcm to get that
What is pcm?

Suyash Singh said:
i know i would excel in CSE but i am worried that my company when i am working won't give me promotions because of bad university.
It's possible you might not get hired by a particular company due to the university you graduated from, but once you're hired, promotions depend only on your work performance. I've never heard of a company not promoting someone because of his or her grades.

Suyash Singh said:
Also for the rest of my life everyone will see my bad marks.
This isn't true, either. Once you have established some work experience, no one really cares about your grades in college.
 
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Suyash Singh said:
This is because of the extremely low success ratio in all the exams (0.1 percent) .
How did you come up with this number?
What this says is that only one student out of a thousand was successful, which implies that 999 of those students weren't successful. This ratio makes me question the abilities of the teachers if almost none of the students managed to succeed.
 
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Can you clarify which exams these were? End-of-semester exams for high school or university, or entrance exams for some highly selective university, or what?
 
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Indian exams -
IIT JEE mains (i qualified for advanced but rank is very bad in mains)
IIT JEE advanced (results not out)
BITSAT( bad marks again)

I got CSE in amity

Mark44 said:
What is pcm?
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Mark44 said:
How did you come up with this number?
What this says is that only one student out of a thousand was successful, which implies that 999 of those students weren't successful. This ratio makes me question the abilities of the teachers if almost none of the students managed to succeed.
Out of 13 lakh (1.3 million ) children there are only about 20000 seats out of which 50 % are reserved for women and other special categories.
So 10000 seats out of which only 5000 top seats are respectable

For general category= 5000/600000= 5/600 = 0.0083 that is 0.83 percent (ok greater than 0.1 percent but still really low)

PS-
Reserved category person- 73 out of 360 marks(highest marks for reserved) gets top college
General male- 300 to 350 out of 360 then top college

For general 74 is the cutoff qualifying marks and at 73 the reserved ones top the exam
 
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Suyash Singh said:
Out of 13 lakh (1.3 million ) children there are only about 20000 seats out of which 50 % are reserved for women and other special categories.
So 10000 seats out of which only 5000 top seats are respectable
Your statistics seem phony to me. "Out of 13 lakh (1.3 million) children ... " What fraction of students graduating from high school go on to university?
Suyash Singh said:
I got low marks in all my exams and i am sure i will continue to do so. Now what will happen to me?
The obvious choice would be to study more to get higher grades. If you're sure you will continue to get low grades, then I agree with what @Vanadium 50 said.
 
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Mark44 said:
Your statistics seem phony to me. "Out of 13 lakh (1.3 million) children ... " What fraction of students graduating from high school go on to university?
The obvious choice would be to study more to get higher grades. If you're sure you will continue to get low grades, then I agree with what @Vanadium 50 said.
Its India with 1.2 billion people. 1.3 million children from science stream give University entrance exams each year
 
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Ok guys i am going to Tier 3 colleges then.
I am 100% sure i will get 9 pointer out of 10 in college.
Amazon hires 8 to 9 pointer students
 
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You make your status unsure for us. You PLAN to go to those institutions or you ARE IN THOSE institutions? Year of age you say in profile is a bit young for university or college. In case you are in high school now, is there a remediation or remedial school you can attend before going to a university or higher institute?
 
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The OP is no longer with us, so I'm closing this thread.
 

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