NROTC ACADEMIC PROBATION - HELP!!

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NROTC123

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I was contracted beginning of August. My GPA for the semester spring of Sophomore year was below minimum 2.5 as required. My GPA is above that. I was put on academic probation (I have not sworn it because of the probation). Other than one class which the NRTOC knows about I have been busting my butt all semester. Mind you my major is difficult for me and I am really giving the best effort. However, I am not sure the grades will show the effort. I was completely blindsided by my final lab grade and I think this may push them over the edge to drop me. I don't know what to do. Will they keep me on probation second semester Junior year? I want nothing but to serve. My GPA is where it should be its the semester grades the last two semester may hurt me. Too boot I just went through a 5 month waiver process and received it.

I really need some advice right now.
 
My advice is to take a deep breath and talk to your cadre. Effort is great, but at some point results are needed. I think the part of working hard can be used freshman year as you adjust, but you are beyond that. Only your cadre will be able to tell you the details you need. Good luck.
 
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+1 Navy Hoops.

The fact and reality is nobody here can give you any insight regarding if they will start the disenrollment process. I maybe incorrect, and for your sake I hope I am, however I believe 2 semesters of not meeting the gpa, will start the process.

Now before starting to freak out, the cadre can fight for you, so it is not game over if by NROTC regs it states you must be put up for dis-enrollment. The cadre is just following the regs set forth by HQ NROTC if they must place you up for disenrollment. They can fight for you, not stating that it will have an impact on the final outcome. Like NavyHoops stated talk to the cadre today.

Good luck.
 
You should also show how you have developed a plan to improve and overcome. Is there an academic study skills center on campus? Have you taken advantage of that to help analyze your weaknesses? Have you brutally inventoried your time and prioritized the basics - food, water, sleep, exercise, study - and put all non-essential stuff to the side? Have you met with your academic advisor to discuss options, ones that still meet your NROTC major requirements? Checked out peer tutoring? Exhaust every option and don’t be too proud to ask for help. If you are retained, you will have to have a plan of action more substantive than trying harder.

Good luck!
 
NROTC123 said:
Mind you my major is difficult for me and I am really giving the best effort.
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I'm concerned that you might end up in a situation where you are getting below a 2.5 every semester. One semester on Probation is fine, it happens, but a second may put you on LOA and potential disenrollment. Are you able to change majors? I'm familiar with the NROTC tier breakdown and I know it can be difficult to switch tiers, but that might be an option your unit could consider. I know someone who was a tier I and was close to failing out of school and got her scholarship switched to tier III. She commissioned last May. It was difficult but it was doable. Now, there may be zero tier IIIs available for transfer so I'm not sure this is possible but it won't hurt to ask.
 
NROTC123 said:
Whew at 2.56 for this semester. I should be OK I hope.
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Good to hear that you squeaked by!

Now you have to take a really hard look at what needs to be done differently this coming semester. Some suggestions:
  • Reduce distractions. Clear more time for study. Reduce PT jobs, clubs and EC's.
  • Get a jump on reading material. Purchase text books early and read ahead.
  • Meet with professors during officer hours. Find out exactly what you need to do to excel in the class.
  • Re-think your study habits. If your dorm is noisy, systematically study somewhere else. (library, etc.).
  • Turn to your campus study resource department. Most colleges offer a tutorial program that also coaches students on improving study habits.
  • Get tutoring. The campus resource program may offer it for free. Otherwise, you can hire someone to help with the tough classes.
Good luck this year in moving the GPA higher.
 
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