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Is there still time to improve my grades?

I am now in my second year of university and although first year doesn't count I did badly at my grades, my university uses GPA as well and mine is a 2.56. I would like to continue studying at this university and the Master's course requires a 2:2 but my lecturers has informed me I need a 1st to get the maxium funding opportunity, and they're saying that because of my current situation.

A lecturer said during class year 2 counts as 25% of your final grade whereas year 3 is 75%. Semester one was supposed to be where I put my foot down, take it seriously and focus. I thought it would be the best semester but I got ill straight from the start until the end, where I am still recovering (I do have a long term medical condition. My grades have been averaging C+ and a B. Do I still have time to improve and get a 1st? I am aiming for a first more importantly for me, however it's a bit of a "**** you" to people who said I never be here.

Reply 1

UEA Rep Fatma

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Original post by englishstu1

I am now in my second year of university and although first year doesn't count I did badly at my grades, my university uses GPA as well and mine is a 2.56. I would like to continue studying at this university and the Master's course requires a 2:2 but my lecturers has informed me I need a 1st to get the maxium funding opportunity, and they're saying that because of my current situation.
A lecturer said during class year 2 counts as 25% of your final grade whereas year 3 is 75%. Semester one was supposed to be where I put my foot down, take it seriously and focus. I thought it would be the best semester but I got ill straight from the start until the end, where I am still recovering (I do have a long term medical condition. My grades have been averaging C+ and a B. Do I still have time to improve and get a 1st? I am aiming for a first more importantly for me, however it's a bit of a "**** you" to people who said I never be here.

Hello @englishstu1 🙂
I'm really to hear you feel this way and that you're ill. I hope you get better soon!
There definitely is time to get a higher grade. Assuming your course is 3 years long, you're around half way through and that's more than enough time to bump up your grades.

Firstly, I'd highly recommend letting your university team know that you have been ill over the last semester. Depending on your university's system they may take this into consideration and put helpful measures in place.

Secondly, try and stay as organised as possible. Mark deadlines in calendars, try to learn the content gradually over the semester rather than cramming at the end, do the bulk of the coursework early on so you have more time to focus on the finer details. Not only will these bring up your grade, they will also reduce some stress around exam time. I know it is easier said than done but it's better to start earlier!

Thirdly, make sure you read your coursework/exam's marking guidelines. Lecturers will be using this to mark assignments. You can use it as a checklist, and before submitting just make sure you've included everything they are looking for. A lot of people get lower than expected not because they don't know the content but because they haven't included what the marker is looking for (I'm guilty of this too!)

I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions!
Good luck with your studies, you can do it! 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student.

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Original post by englishstu1

I am now in my second year of university and although first year doesn't count I did badly at my grades, my university uses GPA as well and mine is a 2.56. I would like to continue studying at this university and the Master's course requires a 2:2 but my lecturers has informed me I need a 1st to get the maxium funding opportunity, and they're saying that because of my current situation.
A lecturer said during class year 2 counts as 25% of your final grade whereas year 3 is 75%. Semester one was supposed to be where I put my foot down, take it seriously and focus. I thought it would be the best semester but I got ill straight from the start until the end, where I am still recovering (I do have a long term medical condition. My grades have been averaging C+ and a B. Do I still have time to improve and get a 1st? I am aiming for a first more importantly for me, however it's a bit of a "**** you" to people who said I never be here.

Hi!

You definitely have time to improve your grades and achieve the best degree qualification you can. It sounds like you're already starting to step up your studies, and it will be hard work, but definitely doable!

My top tip that has helped to increase my grades the most is utilising tutorials and 1-1s with my lecturers. Even if I don't have specific questions, clarifying and making sure I am on the right track when starting an assignment has been hugely helpful.

Hope this helps! You've got this 🙂 Faye

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Original post by englishstu1

I am now in my second year of university and although first year doesn't count I did badly at my grades, my university uses GPA as well and mine is a 2.56. I would like to continue studying at this university and the Master's course requires a 2:2 but my lecturers has informed me I need a 1st to get the maxium funding opportunity, and they're saying that because of my current situation.
A lecturer said during class year 2 counts as 25% of your final grade whereas year 3 is 75%. Semester one was supposed to be where I put my foot down, take it seriously and focus. I thought it would be the best semester but I got ill straight from the start until the end, where I am still recovering (I do have a long term medical condition. My grades have been averaging C+ and a B. Do I still have time to improve and get a 1st? I am aiming for a first more importantly for me, however it's a bit of a "**** you" to people who said I never be here.

Hi there,

As others have said, there is definitely time for you to improve your grades! It's great that you're asking for advice and wanting to improve, which is the first step to getting there.

Personally, I find that staying organized and having a routine helps me. I use a daily planner, a calendar, and due date reminders on my phone. It might be a lot, but it definitely works! I'm still working on a good routine, but this also helps me to focus and really tackle those harder tasks.

Something that I also find helps is inquiring about feedback. You could email or schedule a meeting with your lecturer, and ask them to explain the feedback you got. If you haven't received any, don't be afraid to ask for some! It can be so valuable to understand where you can improve, and is so rewarding when you see the difference in your next grades.

I hope this helps, and best of luck! 🙂

Isabella
Fourth-Year Geography with a Year Abroad Student

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Original post by englishstu1

I am now in my second year of university and although first year doesn't count I did badly at my grades, my university uses GPA as well and mine is a 2.56. I would like to continue studying at this university and the Master's course requires a 2:2 but my lecturers has informed me I need a 1st to get the maxium funding opportunity, and they're saying that because of my current situation.
A lecturer said during class year 2 counts as 25% of your final grade whereas year 3 is 75%. Semester one was supposed to be where I put my foot down, take it seriously and focus. I thought it would be the best semester but I got ill straight from the start until the end, where I am still recovering (I do have a long term medical condition. My grades have been averaging C+ and a B. Do I still have time to improve and get a 1st? I am aiming for a first more importantly for me, however it's a bit of a "**** you" to people who said I never be here.

Hi there!

I understand your concern about your grades and future prospects. The good news is that with year 3 counting for 75% of your final grade, you still have a significant opportunity to improve your overall performance.
While your current grades of C+ and B, along with dealing with a medical condition, may feel discouraging, there's definitely still time to work toward that First. Here's what I'd suggest:

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Document your medical condition and speak with your academic advisor about possible accommodations

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Break down your remaining coursework into manageable chunks

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Consider forming study groups or seeking additional support from module leaders

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Focus on understanding where you can improve in your current assignments

Many students face similar challenges, and your determination to succeed despite health setbacks is admirable. While aiming for a First is a great goal, also make sure you're taking care of your health and wellbeing along the way.

Let me know if you have any questions,
Ilya :smile:

Reply 5

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Original post by englishstu1

I am now in my second year of university and although first year doesn't count I did badly at my grades, my university uses GPA as well and mine is a 2.56. I would like to continue studying at this university and the Master's course requires a 2:2 but my lecturers has informed me I need a 1st to get the maxium funding opportunity, and they're saying that because of my current situation.
A lecturer said during class year 2 counts as 25% of your final grade whereas year 3 is 75%. Semester one was supposed to be where I put my foot down, take it seriously and focus. I thought it would be the best semester but I got ill straight from the start until the end, where I am still recovering (I do have a long term medical condition. My grades have been averaging C+ and a B. Do I still have time to improve and get a 1st? I am aiming for a first more importantly for me, however it's a bit of a "**** you" to people who said I never be here.

Hi

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling like this, however, it is totally normal to feel like this. I think that there definitely is more than enough time for you to improve your grades and improve your overall score which contribute towards your classification.

I would suggest that you speak to your university about how you have been ill this past semester and if there is anything that they can do to your grades this past term to take this into consideration. I would also speak to family and friends as they as some of the best people to support you through the course as they know how you work the best.

I hope this helps & you have a great winter break!

Matt
Wrexham University Reps