Q&A: With F in almost all my courses, can I make a first class?
Hello,
I am a student of Federal University of Technology, Minna. Mechanical engineering, 100 level.
Before you accuse me of being dull, I had a 204 in JAMB. I always wanted a first class, but
I decided to check my result yesterday only to see F parallel and some good grades out of 10 courses.
Please I am 22 and I need to pass so I can get a good job after graduation. I know I didn’t give my books much attention this semester.I am confused because I will be asked to withdraw if I get a CGPA of less than 2.0 on a scale of 5 after second semester and don’t meet the 10-8-8 requirement which I am very far from.
Can I still graduate with a first class?
Tell me the honest truth, I can handle it.
Hello,
Nothing is impossible, but all indicators point to you not being a first class material. I hate to say that.
Most first class grads have track record from secondary school. 204/400 in UME is not a first class material’s score. Even worse, first class grads don’t have “F parallel”.
A more realistic graduation target for you is 2.1 (i.e CGPA of above 3.5/5.0) which is still good enough for the labour market, but the immediate concern should be how to avoid being rusticated. Put out the fire first.
Try and target B minimum in all your courses in the next semester. Read. Read. Read. Get academic high flyer mentors. Meet your seniors that did the courses in the previous year, ask for tricks for passing each of the courses.
When you put out the fire (i.e stabilize), then you can continue your long term target of graduating with a good grade.
For more tips on academic success, these our articles are recommended.
- HELPFUL TIPS IN ACHIEVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS
- SECRETS OF FIRST CLASS STUDENT
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- MISTAKES THAT CAN COST YOU FIRST CLASS DEGREE
All the best
Jarus
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