I’m currently an as100 in afrotc and I’m currently on track to have a sub 3.0 gpa semester (potentialIy as low as 2.6). I am currently in preengineering course load of exclusively stem courses, but I can switch majors to a non tech next semester because I’m on a non tech scholarship. I still want to commission and (potentially) become a pilot more than anything in the world, but I don‘t know if this one semester is going to ruin my chances or not. I’ve noticed that I do really poorly learning stem exclusively over a computer screen, and I’ve started tutoring for the classes I’m struggling in, but I just don’t know if it is too little too late. Any advice?
Bad semester AFROTC
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I'm not sure what type of guidance you are looking for here but I'll share first reactions in case they may help.
1. If you are on-track to have a sub 3.0 semester, then change tracks. Work harder, buckle down for the next 50 days. Get tutoring help from the university, meet with your professors/ TAs, ask for help, ask your mentor if there are people who have been through these courses and excelled who can help you. be as resolved to improve in these courses as you are for your goal.
2. Meet with your academic advisor and ask for suggestions.
3. Make sure AFROTC knows where you stand - don't wait for them to find the issue - you should tell them.
3. Ask your professors for opportunities to make up the gap - extra credit, retake, explain what you're doing to get there. Rewrite the narrative young Sir or Maam.
4. Say a temporary aloha/ goodbye to extracurriculars, gaming, goofing off until this is resolved - if you are in color guard, in extra activities to be a great soldier-officer to be, being the model participant with volunteering - ahem - temporarily - knock it off until you are back on a good track.
Lastly is it one course that's bringing you down? Talk to your advisors (academic and AFROTC) about options to switch to audit or pass/fail for specific courses - confirm if that is allowed for both your university, your course of study, and AROTC.
Also discuss options to drop a course if that would help you get above a 3.0 - likely too late to drop, probably not too late to switch to audit, but don't wait - have those investigative conversations by end of week.
Good luck and hope that helps you.if you pose a more specific follow-up then I others can attempt to assist.
1. If you are on-track to have a sub 3.0 semester, then change tracks. Work harder, buckle down for the next 50 days. Get tutoring help from the university, meet with your professors/ TAs, ask for help, ask your mentor if there are people who have been through these courses and excelled who can help you. be as resolved to improve in these courses as you are for your goal.
2. Meet with your academic advisor and ask for suggestions.
3. Make sure AFROTC knows where you stand - don't wait for them to find the issue - you should tell them.
3. Ask your professors for opportunities to make up the gap - extra credit, retake, explain what you're doing to get there. Rewrite the narrative young Sir or Maam.
4. Say a temporary aloha/ goodbye to extracurriculars, gaming, goofing off until this is resolved - if you are in color guard, in extra activities to be a great soldier-officer to be, being the model participant with volunteering - ahem - temporarily - knock it off until you are back on a good track.
Lastly is it one course that's bringing you down? Talk to your advisors (academic and AFROTC) about options to switch to audit or pass/fail for specific courses - confirm if that is allowed for both your university, your course of study, and AROTC.
Also discuss options to drop a course if that would help you get above a 3.0 - likely too late to drop, probably not too late to switch to audit, but don't wait - have those investigative conversations by end of week.
Good luck and hope that helps you.if you pose a more specific follow-up then I others can attempt to assist.
Thanks for the response, recently I’ve buckled down and done only studying, but I just can’t quite seem to get the material. I’ve tried contacting my professor but haven’t received a response. I’ve scheduled an appointment with my advisor and am looking towards other options if heaven forbid I’m don’t wind up getting this grade up. It is only one class and with tutoring help I think I’ve got a shot at brining it back up, and hopefully if my professor responds we can work something out. In regards to extra curricular activities, I don’t really have to worry too much because I can’t really participate in any afrotc activities till I get a uniform next semester and most of the university ones are closed right now.
I like the fact you are reaching out for help - virtual learning especially for first year students is difficult. Your School is charging tuition (even if you are on scholarship that is no excuse for teachers and counselors not to be responsive) - so push the teacher and counselors (in a courteous way) to help you either with the course or switching majors if you decide to do this. Be careful of giving up too early. In many cases students make rash decisions based on self doubt. You earned a scholarship based on merit and your potential - that others verified - don't give up on yourself.
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I had two sub-3.0 semesters as a GMC in college, and that was in a non-tech major. Not a great place to be in, but I ended up making it through AFROTC and UPT. As for learning things through a computer screen, a lot of UPT and even FTU (specific airframe instruction after UPT) has gone over to self-paced computer based training (slideshows and videos). I must have done hundreds of hours of clicking over the course of the year. So don't expect that to go away. Also, speaking from personal experience, if you struggle with your study skills, get a handle on that RIGHT NOW. I was one of those guys that crammed and coasted through high school and college, and I got my butt kicked early on in UPT as a result. As harsh as this might sound, there's a reason GPA matters so much when applying for a pilot slot. It's a reflection of effort as well as potential, and good students in college usually do well at pilot training.
what does “sub 3.0” mean? I’ve not heard that term before. This is my sons first semester and being online has been very challenging. His goal is to become a pilot also.
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