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[vicarz]

wtf? I only got a b in prof resp. Semester gpa is only 3.33, overall 3.276. Honors is currently at 3.30 minimum. I just don't get it. I try, I fail. I'm supposed to stop trying, but I could still get honors. It's just that much less likely. I can't imagine that I got a flat b - that makes no sense to me.

In other news, microcenter is selling 1g flash drives 9.99, 2g 15.99, minor shipping.

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[sparklypoof.livejournal.com]

they don't round that up? cuz 3.276 rounds up to 3.3... that's lame.

and, you're not failing. you're doing awesomely. you're not reaching that goal you set for yourself - yet, but you are most definitely not failing.

[vicar.livejournal.com]

Failing my goal :(

[turbogrrl.livejournal.com]

you could always talk with the prof to find out? ;-)

[vicar.livejournal.com]

Done it too many times before. Never seen one change. I'm just not as smart as my peers I guess

[hollowindigo.livejournal.com]

sorry 'bout your grades...

but that's one heck of a deal on flash drives! I'll have to check that shit out!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_blackjack_/]

After rebate.

As for your grade, it may be that's as good as you were able to do. Sometimes effort isn't enough, and it comes down to ability, stud habits, or time constraints. At least, that's what I plan on telling any student who contests a grade with me.

[vicar.livejournal.com]

Only if you show up in person - that is the price if ordered on line, minimal shipping charge.

It seems a consistent grade range, and it hurts.

questions.......

[pennan.livejournal.com]

From what I've read, you have an astounding ability to look at complex situations and evaluate them in a very clear and fair manner, and then describe your findings in such a way that it's clear to whomever is reading your work. That's an incredibly rare skill. (and one that's rather highly valued, based on comments you receive)

Are the classes that you're not doing so well in ones that allow you to do this kind of extrapolation, or are they classes that are "how well do you regurgitate what section 508 states"?

I know I always got so bleeding frustrated at school when people who were utterly clueless did better than I did. Now that I'm older, I don't mind so much because I realize that the classes were geared a lot towards "measurable" things, like regurgitation, and it's much harder to measure (on an entire classroom) true competency and ability to use the knowledge in practical applications. I.E., How do you "measure" someone who is so adaptable and flexible that they can travel to a foreign country and do litigation in an unfamiliar environment, with rules that are different from what you were taught in schools?

Quit selling yourself short and saying maybe you're not as smart as your peers. Are they working in addition to school? And do they have the same ability to see as clearly as you do on issues?

Maybe it is worth it to talk to the professor to ask why you did get a flat b. Not to have it changed, but to figure out what it is that's being measured that you're not doing well at. Maybe they're looking at some (inane?) criteria that you're not focusing on.

You haven't failed your goal yet, you just haven't figured out how to do it yet.

Re: questions.......

[vicar.livejournal.com]

It's law school, so there really isn't regurgitation - you apply your knowledge to novel fact patterns. Usually the main measure is issue recognition - from their it's just fighting over who did the best analysis. All the classes have the same basic format.

I can write, but so can many of my peers. I have some damn smart peers, many of whom don't work. Many do though, so I can't just lament people doing better than me with more time on their hands.

I've reviewed old exams and talked to professors before, but my grades have been static overall.

I have some top-notch peers - it's no insult to be only in the top third of the class, but I'm not used to trying and not-winning. I should be, but I just can't seem to accept it.