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<sigh> well as many of you know, I am an older college student who works FT 50+ hours per week and have been attending college for the last three years securing my associates degree and am now looking for another college to complete my bachelors in public administration.
So I am down to the wire, this semester I took Microeconomics, Managerial Accounting, Strategic Management.Thus far, with only two course left to finish my associates, I have been maintaining a 4.0 GPA.I was so proud of myself.This has been a huge accomplishment in my life.I was not an honors student in HS.When I first applied to college, I was scared to death.I was afraid of being dumb all over again.My placement exam yielded me in an Intro to Algebra class, a Math 100.Though I felt like a dummy it was the best thing that ever happened to me.I was taught Algebra all over again and I UNDERSTOOD IT NOW.I was afraid to fail but I kept working my college goal just like I do alanon, one day at a time, one course at a time, one homework assignment at a time.
I just recently learned that I received an A- in my Managerial Accounting course. It was a tough course and the professor was tough as well.I felt so deflated.I mean I passed Macro and Micro (which most people groan about) with flying colors.Yall will probably think I am crazy but that A- lowered my GPA to 3.98, so I am no longer a perfect 4.0.It has been such a build up for me.Each course affirmed that I am learning differently as an adult and can get As.
My 3 sons have been in college with me at the same time and we have a healthy competition going on for who can get the highest GPA.Before I began college, my two boys would rib each other mercilessly (as brothers can do) when grades came out and then whenever I finally began and kept getting As, I overtook my one son who was beating the other in maintaining a higher GPA.Its all been fun!
So now I know how my beloved New England Patriots felt during the Superbowl and boy it hurts worse to be at the end, like we both were, and to finally fall ~ onward and upward as they say.
In recovery,
Maria
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If I am not for me, who will be? If I am only for myself, then who am I? If not now, when?
I am so incredibably proud of you for achieving such grades and giving those boys a healthy run for their money. A 3.98 may not be a 4.0, but it is astounding!
Hang in there killer! *smile*
Take care of you!
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"Good judgement comes from experience... experience comes from bad judgement" - unknown
Maria, this reminds me of my college days while pursuing my bachelor's degree in music theory. A certain number of elective courses were required, of course, so when I was a senior, being one short, I decided to take a course in elementary astronomy. How difficult could that be? Yeah, right! Had maintained a 4.0 GPA all those years. One day the professor hit us with a pop quiz. ONE question with a one-word answer. I missed it. Got an F for the day. At the end of the semester, with all 100s and As thereafter, he refused to excuse the pop quiz score and I got a B for the course.
He actually did me a favor. That one B took all the pressure off and allowed me to realize I was not perfect and that was ok.
You may not be perfect gal, but in my book, you're sure OK!!!!
Love to ya,
Diva
-- Edited by Diva at 15:58, 2008-04-21
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"Speak your truth quietly and clearly..." Desiderata
Maria, you are not going to get any sympathy out of me!
I have friends who are international recruiters/headhunters and they say anything above 3.8 is golden so don't sweat it. Any potential grad school or employer will be thrilled with your 3.98 for crying out loud!!!
I am also a 40 something college student who just finished two graduate degrees with an 3.88 and I am happy as a clam. Any PhD program would be happy to have me- I have so many other outstanding skills besides grades to offer and so do you. Its only one tiny piece of the quotient.
Last semester I worked really hard to get a B just to prove to myself that I could do it- really nip my perfectionism in the bud. It worked really well, I was so pleased. laughing, hugs, J.
I don't understand the grading system you have, however I get the picture from what others have said.
I too was a perfectionist, a straight A's student and an Honours degree graduate and when, in my finals I stalled at the last and lost my perfect First I was brought down to earth and reality.
Nowadays, I live by this code of conduct:
IT MATTERS NOT IF YOU WIN OR LOSE, IT'S ALL ABOUT HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME.
CONGRATULATIONS, and well done. So proud of you. Suzannah
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Out of the ruin of my past I have found the fortress of myself and I know how to defend it.
Strive for WISDOM; Seek SERENITY; NEVER compromise your INTEGRITY.
You aren't perfect???? Huh? And all these years I was sooooo sure you were. Hmmmm...I may have to go ponder life as I know it due to this unforseen revelation.
(teehee) Love you and way proud of you!!
Christy
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If we think that miracles are normal, we will expect them. And expecting a miracle is the surest way to get one.
You have to know I am giving you "the mother look" right now. I am graduating with a 3.62...which annoys me...but I have come to realize that I don't have to be perfect. I did the best I could and the most important thing is that I learned something. Even after the class was over.
Love you bunches, and like the cowboy said you do rock!!!!
SenoraBob
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Higher Power doesn't always wrap presents in pretty paper.
What an achievement. Congratulations. I am so happy for you. I am sure the fact you went to school and worked too will play some part in your being accepted at a great college. Thanks for reminding me to take action, action, action. Maresie.
it was the best thing that ever happened to me.
during the Superbowl and boy it hurts worse to be at the end, like we both were, and to finally fall ~ onward and upward as they say.
